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1 CALL TO ARTISTS CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS PUBLIC ART PROJECT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ART FOR FRANK EDGAR CORNISH, IV PARK SOUTHLAKE, TX RFQUAL1512C520CT The City of Southlake, Texas, through its Southlake Arts Council seeks to commission an artist for the creation of public art to be displayed in Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park in Southlake, TX. The application deadline is February 1, Artists must submit their application on a DVD/CD via mail or hand-delivery to the City of Southlake City Secretary s Office, 1400 Main Street, Suite 270, Southlake, TX Complete information on how to apply is listed below. PUBLIC ART PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Southlake is a premier community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Southlake is known for its high quality school system, youth athletics, and destination dining and retail. Exceptional neighborhoods are prevalent, and much of Southlake s small town charm has been preserved through careful planning. The mission of the public art program is to create a better visual environment for Southlake residents and visitors. The City of Southlake seeks to commission new artworks for visually prominent locations in the community. Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park is a highly trafficked park located in the center of Southlake Town Square (location map available on page 5). The park is surrounded by upscale shopping and dining. The Public Art Master plan establishes the following goals for artworks: Promote unique community character by emphasizing urban design detail Encourage features and amenities that create a unique sense of place Emphasize creativity in the design of all development The Southlake Arts Council is seeking an artist to provide artwork for Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park. The piece will be installed in the plaza. Images of the park can be found on page 3. Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park was named after a Southlake resident who passed away in He was a beloved father and son, and an avid athlete and coach. More information can be found at: The artwork(s) should: Be of the highest quality; Create interest for the community; Enrich the quality of life and visual environment for all residents and visitors of the city; Reflect the mission and values of the City of Southlake; Be of interest from all angles; and be appropriate to the identified location, durable and low maintenance. The Arts Council has recommended commissioning a piece that is

2 City of Southlake Call to Artists: Frank Cornish Park - RFQual1512C520CT Page 2 of 5 kinetic and has movement. The piece should acknowledge or pay tribute to the park design and architecture. It must be a statement piece that embodies an appropriate balance and size, and contributes to the style of the area. Interested applicants should review the City of Southlake urban design elements that reside on the City of Southlake website for further information. Maximum project budget is $70,000, including the base. ESTIMATED PROJECT TIMELINE February 1, 2016 Application Deadline 5:00 PM, no late submissions will be accepted February 2016 Application Review/Selection of Finalists by Southlake Arts Council February 2016 Notification to Finalists March 2016 Presentation of Proposals by Finalists and Interviews with Southlake Arts Council March 2016 Notification of Selected Artist April 2016 Presentation of Selected Art to City Council April 2016 Upon City Council approval, execution of Contract with Artist The City of Southlake reserves the right to adjust this estimated timeline as necessary. APPLICATION PROCESS This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) only. Artists must submit the following on a DVD/CD via mail or hand-delivery to the City of Southlake City Secretary s Office, 1400 Main Street, Suite 270, Southlake, TX Applications are due February 1st at 5:00 PM. No late applications will be accepted. Letter of Interest - Applicants must submit a letter of interest indicating the project(s) for which they are applying and an artist statement. Resume Limited to three pages or less utilizing a font size of 10 or greater (must include name, address, phone, and website) Images of Completed Artwork Must be submitted in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with no more than ten (10) images of completed works (one image per slide). The first slide should include the artist name and contact information. Each image must include a title. Description of Completed Artwork for Review Must be submitted in a Microsoft Word document to include the title, date, media, size (HxWxD), commission cost/purchase price, and a brief description of the artwork corresponding to the images submitted in the PowerPoint presentation.

3 City of Southlake Call to Artists: Frank Cornish Park - RFQual1512C520CT Page 3 of 5 ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS The Southlake Arts Council will review all applications and select finalists. Artists chosen as the finalist will be granted a $500 stipend to complete a 3D mockette/model of their final concept. The Southlake Arts Council will review final concepts presented by the finalists and may request interviews. One artist will be selected to commission the artwork. Criteria for selection includes: artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials; the applicant s professional qualifications; proven ability to perform well on similar projects; and demonstrated ability to work with government agencies, boards, committees, architects, engineers, and other groups for the successful completion of similar art projects. HELPFUL WEBSITE LINKS City of Southlake: Southlake Public Art Collection: Southlake Urban Design Plan: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services (817) or ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us

4 FRANK EDGAR CORNISH IV, PARK City of Southlake Call to Artists: Frank Cornish Park - RFQual1512C520CT Page 4 of 5

5 FRANK EDGAR CORNISH IV, PARK 399 Grand Avenue Southlake, TX City of Southlake Call to Artists: Frank Cornish Park - RFQual1512C520CT Page 5 of 5