Bollard Beautification (Castro Street Bollards Interim Art Project)

CALL FOR ARTISTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 2, 2024, by 11:59 pm (MST) Submit online via CaFE at www.callforentry.org The City of Mountain View’s Visual Arts Committee is inviting artists and artist teams to create the design and commission for public artwork on concrete bollards located at intersections in the Castro Street Pedestrian Mall; each artist or artist team will be responsible for art on a pair (2) of bollards. APPLICATION Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 10, 2024 to Friday, August 2, 2024 by 11:59 pm (MST). APPLY EARLY. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. All applications should include the following: Artist Resume. Signed Application Checklist. Three (3) to seven (7) Images of current work. All artwork images must be examples demonstrating the artist is capable of creating and commissioning durable artwork adequate for the outdoor elements (i.e., sun, rain) and a public setting. Annotated Image Descriptions required. Please include: art title, date the art was created, dimensions, type of media, and location of the installation (address, city, state). For team applications, please indicate the lead artist for each project Proposal: The proposal should include the artwork design (in the format of a sketch or written description), location, artwork medium type, and estimated time to commission the artwork. Artwork Fee: Artists will receive a minimum stipend of $1,500. As part of the proposal, please provide the total budget for the artwork, including design, installation, and materials. Artists must include an anti-graffiti coating. All applicants should allow adequate time to submit their applications. To get additional assistance using CaFE , please contact WESTAF by calling 303-629-1166 or via email at [email protected] . PUBLIC ART BUDGET The VAC is seeking six (6) artists or artist teams to design and commission public artwork on concrete bollards within the Castro Street interim pedestrian mall for the Bollard Beautification project. Each artist or artist team will be responsible for a pair (2) of bollards; there are twelve (12) total bollards. Selected artists or artist teams would receive a stipend of $1,500 for the design and installation of art on two bollards ($750 per bollard). The project budget is all-inclusive of project costs, including artist’s fees and expenses, taxes, materials, travel, shipping and crating, site preparation, and fabrication/installation or execution of the artwork. Artists must also incorporate the cost and installation of an anti-graffiti coating to the finished bollards. SELECTION PROCESS The Visual Arts Committee anticipates making artists selection at a special meeting in Summer 2024. Artists will be notified soon thereafter and if selected, artist with will work with the City to sign the contract. Installation will occur between Monday, August 26, 2024 and Thursday, August 29, 2024 (between the hours of 8AM and 8PM). The VAC will review the submitted applications and select the finalists. The VAC will evaluate applications on the following criteria: Originality of artistic style (past work); Type of artwork proposed; Representation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Ability of the artwork to withstand outdoor conditions; Maintenance requirements; Consideration to artist’s experience with public art commissions and working within the public process; and Consideration to artist’s experience with art projects of a similar size and scope. Proposals will be presented to the VAC for review. The VAC will rank the design proposals and vote on final selections of the public art design and artists at a special meeting in Summer 2024 (date to be announced). The VAC is willing to work with an artist or artists on the design proposal to ensure suitability and sustainability. The City and VAC reserve the right to reject any or all proposals. Download the PDF of the Call for Artists from the City of Mountain View website. Application Requirements Artist resumé. Signed Application Checklist (see Request for Qualifications, Attachment 1). Three (3) to seven (7) images of artworks completed within the past five years. All artwork images must be examples demonstrating the artist is capable of creating and commissioning durable artwork adequate for the outdoor elements (i.e., sun, rain) and a public setting. Images of current artwork must include annotated descriptions. Please include: art title, date the art was created, dimensions, type of media, and location of the installation (address, city, state). For team applications, please indicate the lead artist for each project. Proposal: The proposal should include the artwork design (in the format of a sketch or written description), location, artwork medium type, and estimated time to commission the artwork. Artwork Fee: Artists will receive a minimum stipend of $1,500. As part of the proposal, please provide the total budget for the artwork, including design, installation, and materials. Artists must include an anti-graffiti coating. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Bollard Beautification project aims to offer Mountain View and Santa Clara County residents and beyond with greater access to cultural enrichment and artistic expression. Public art has the unique ability to transcend barriers and foster connections across diverse communities, enriching the fabric of our shared public spaces. Proposals for the Bollard Beautification project should demonstrate that the work reflects the City’s value to foster a culture of diversity and representation. Whether in the artwork itself or as it relates to the background or experiences of the artist or artist group, proposals should describe in one to three paragraphs how it demonstrates one or more of the following ideas: Explore Local Identity: Express the complexities of local culture, identity and experiences. Promote Belonging: Validate and promote experiences of different communities of individuals in Mountain View to foster a sense of belonging. Challenge Biases: Challenge stereotypes and harmful biases, raise awareness about the struggles of marginalized communities. Give Positive Representation: Demonstrate how all members of the community are valued.

Event Dates:

Free

Aug. 2, 2024