Invitation  The City of Swift Current (client) invites visual artists to submit proposals forthe production and installation of an artwork at the Swift Current Museum.The project has a budget of $25,000., and is to be completed in 2011.

   Size and Scope  The work is to cover, or incorporate into the visual field, an existing exteriorbrick wall measuring 15.5 ft. long x 9 ft. high. (There is a 6 ft. wide soffitabove, with lights.) The artwork is to have a low relief, approximate maximumof 8 inches from the brick surface, so as not to impede or endanger foot trafficon the sidewalk in front of the artwork. Any combination of media are acceptableso long as they are deemed durable and do not pose a safety risk. The brick wall,and or the existing overhead metal framework, is to be used to anchor the artwork.

 

Theme  There are no defined parameters for the visual content of the work. However, themain exhibits gallery of the Museum reflects - connections between human activitiesand the natural environment and resources of southwest Saskatchewan, past and present.Preference may be given to imagery that reflects aspects of that concept.Further insights may be obtained from the client contact.

BudgetThe project budget of $25,000. is to cover all aspects of the design, productionand installation of the artwork by the artist(s), as well as artist consultationswith the client contact and site visits, as may be required. All expenses incurred by the artist(s) in preparing their submission forconsideration by the client, are the sole responsibility of the artist.

Proposal  Submissions must include:-a visual draft of the proposed work within the surface parameters noted

-materials proposed to be used, for both the artwork and installation (It is expectedthat artists will produce the artwork / components in their studio and install onsite.)

-a proposed 2011 timeline for design, production and installation of the artwork

-artist(s) CV  (including visuals of previous work reflective of size and materialsto be used)

   Proposal must be received by the client contact on or before October 16, 2010 at 5 p.m.Mailed submissions are preferred; other options may be accepted, with prior approval.

   Client Contact Hugh Henry, DirectorSwift Current Museum44 Robert St. W.Swift Current, S9H 4M9        

ph. 778-4811   fx. 778-4818   h.henry@swiftcurrent.ca 

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