Call for Artists. My library works for me. First Chapters: 21 st -Century Children s Library Project

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1 Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 200 NW C Street Grants Pass, Oregon My library works for me. (541) info@josephinelibrary.org Call for Artists First Chapters: 21 st -Century Children s Library Project Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. seeks fine artwork for its children s library in Grants Pass that communicates a love of reading and appreciation for books through artistic multi-media materials and concept content. Qualifications, based on examples of previous work, are sought from artists interested in the commission of artwork for the children s library signature art project for the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Libraries. Background The libraries in Josephine County closed on May 17, Four months later, committed community members formed Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. (JCLI), a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring long-term library services for every county resident. By December 2009, JCLI had reopened all four shuttered locations. In November 2014, citizens placed a measure on the ballot to permanently fund the libraries, which was defeated by 53 percent of the vote. Today, the libraries continue to operate thanks to generous donations and the heroic contributions of more than 360 volunteers annually. In the first half of 2016, with the support of grants and community donors, Josephine Community Libraries renovated the Grants Pass children s library, modernizing the 1960s-style children s area and creating an exploratory, flexible, multimedia space that provides an effective environment for a variety of children s literacy programs conducive to children of different age groups. Project goal The newly renovated children s library space communicates to residents that the community is invested in early literacy and lifelong learning. The integration of artwork within the children s library is intended to enhance the patrons experience and make the space more colorful, celebrating our community s love of reading and investment in its youth. Call for Artists Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 1

2 Art specifications The primary project is the creation of an original piece of art to hang on the wall in an area of 19'4" wide x 4' high (the height to the ceiling is 5'). The art may be a relief or two-dimensional rendering on canvas or board, or a metal or glass sculpture as a wall hanging. No elements should hang from the ceiling. All elements must be secured to the wall. All elements must be safe and consider movement of the public, especially children. The following photo shows the space where the art will hang above the bookcase and between the bulletin boards. Budget The budget for the Grants Pass children s library signature art is $5,000 for the project. This budget amount will include artist fees, fabrication costs, installation, documentation, and other project costs. Eligibility All artists and artist teams are eligible to apply. Call for Artists Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 2

3 Submission deadline Completed application materials must be received no later than 5 pm on Thursday, December 1. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Submission requirements All materials must be submitted digitally CD, USB drive, Dropbox link, website, or . No printed materials are required. The submission must include the following: Application form. Complete the application form at the end of this document. The application should be in PDF format and named with the artist s last name, first initial, and application.pdf, for example, smithkapplication.pdf. Sample work portfolio. Include up to 10 images of recent work, or up to 14 images for teams. All image files must be in JPG format. Images must be no larger than 1024x768 pixels, and 72 dpi. Artist resume(s). Resumes should be no longer than two pages per person and include a daytime phone number, address, and mailing address. The resume should be in PDF format named with the artist s last name, first initial, and resume.pdf, for example, smithkresume.pdf. Image identification list. Include the title of each piece of artwork in the sample work portfolio, date of completion, material(s), size, the budget or purchase price, and any other relevant information or narrative. The file should be in PDF format and named with the artist s last name, first initial, and imagelist.pdf, for example, smithkimagelist.pdf. Concept proposal (optional). Describe a broad overview of the project concept, referencing examples in the portfolio as appropriate. The file should be in PDF format and named with the artist s last name, first initial, and proposal.pdf, for example, smithkproposal.pdf. Cover letter (optional). The file should be in PDF format and named with the artist s last name, first initial, and letter.pdf, for example, smithkletter.pdf. If you submit your application materials in this digital format CD USB drive Dropbox link Website Note these requirements Label the CD with the lead artist s full name and address. Label the USB drive with the lead artist s full name and address. Send an containing the Dropbox link. For information, see The artist s website may be referenced, but it should be clear which images are relevant to this submission. A single message, with its attachments, cannot be larger than 7 MB. Call for Artists Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 3

4 If submitting the completed application materials by CD or USB drive, submit to: Josephine Community Libraries, Grants Pass branch 200 NW C Street Grants Pass, Oregon Attn: Kate Lasky, JCLI executive director If submitting the completed application materials by Dropbox link, website, , or a combination of these, send by to: klasky@josephinelibrary.org Artist selection process Based on the strength of the submission, the selection committee will select finalists. Selection of finalists will be based on the application materials including the application, resume(s), sample work portfolio, and costs of relevant past work. Finalists may be invited to interview with the selection committee. It is the committee's intention to select one artist or artist team for this project. If concept proposals are commissioned from the finalists, they will be judged based on how well they meet the project's goals. Policies In accordance with Oregon contracting code, this is a Request for Qualifications. Submission materials will not be returned unless by special request and a self-addressed stamped envelope. After the artist is selected, a contract will be executed between the artist and Josephine Community Libraries to complete the artwork and to coordinate installation. The selected artist will have the option of working with the executive director to finalize artwork detailing and installation. If selected, the artwork produced will be owned by Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. and images of the artist s work may be used in publicity for Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. Call for Artists Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 4

5 Timeline The following is the schedule of project milestones: November 1, 2016 December 1, 2016, 5 pm December 2-14, 2016 December 15, 2016 January 2017 Announce Call for Artists/Request for Qualifications Receipt deadline for applications Application review and finalist interviews Selection of artist or artist team Completion and installation For more information For more information, contact Josephine Community Libraries Executive Director Kate Lasky, klasky@josephinelibrary.org, x110. Call for Artists Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 5

6 First Chapters 21 st -Century Children s Library Project Call for Artists Application Name Date Address City State Zip Phone (day) (evening) website Additional team members, if applicable: Name Phone Name Phone To ensure that your application is complete, check off the following items as enclosed (see Submission requirements above for details): This application form completed and signed Sample work portfolio Artist resume(s) Image identification list Concept proposal (optional) Cover letter (optional) Certification I certify that all examples of artwork submitted with this application are products of my hand as represented. If selected, the artwork produced will be owned by Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. and images of my work may be used in publicity for Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. I certify that all statements made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. is not liable for loss or damage to work submitted. Applicant s signature Date Submission must be received by 5 pm on Thursday, December 1, Deliver application packages to: Kate Lasky, Executive Director Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 200 NW C Street Grants Pass, OR Or to: klasky@josephinelibrary.org Call for Artists Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. 6