HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 7031 APP ARTIST IN ACTIONS (2)Art in Action Project
City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program,
Artist's Scope of Work
The Downtown Development Authority, in cooperation with the City of Fort Collins Art in
Public Places Program, seeks to commission an artist or team of artists who reside in
Colorado to create the attraction of an artist working on site in Old Town Square, Fort
Collins during the summer months of 2009, and to install the resulting artwork in the
Downtown Fort Collins area. The desired site is in one of the three downtown alleys
which are currently being designed to be improved in early 2010, but other sites
downtown will be considered.
The artwork should be designed to allow visitors to the Square an opportunity to engage
with the artist(s) while they are working on site. The Downtown Development Authority
is seeking a personable artist who welcomes this interaction.
The total contract amount for all applicable expenses, which includes all fees for
consulting with the alley design team, the design, fabrication on site for a minimum of 25
hours a week (must include some weekends) for up to 3 1/2 months, transportation, site
preparation, and installation of all artwork selected as well -as a project plaque, shall be
an amount not to exceed $45,000. This budget is all inclusive, and should include any
travel expenses. Budget will be determined by final art concept. The Selection
Committee can, at its discretion, choose one artist/team or divide the time and budget
between more than one artist/team.
The artist's role would be to work with the alley design team to develop a final design,
budget and final location for the "Art in Action" project. The materials and process for
creating the artwork should be appropriate for on -site fabrication in Old Town Square.
The final project design and location will need to be approved by the Downtown
Development Authority Board.
Questions for Interview
Prior to the interview, it is suggested that the artist be prepared to discuss the following
questions:
1. What expertise and sensibilities do you bring to this project?
2. The selected artist will be asked to develop the final concept for the artwork with
the alley design team if an alley location is used. Each alley has a theme. One
is sustainability, one is the history of Fort Collins and one is eclectic/bohemian.
Can you tell us your initial concept for how your work might fit into one of the
alleys?
3. One of the goals of this project is that the artist will engage the community. Can
you tell us what's going to make your project exciting in the way it engages with
visitors to Old Town Square?
4. As stated in the RFP, this project might be divided between more than one
artist/team. Can you see moving forward with your project with a portion of the
budget and a shorter time line?
Please contact Ellen Martin at (970) 416-2789 if you have any further questions.