Hialeah Gardens Library Branch at Westland Gardens Park

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1 Hialeah Gardens Library Branch at Westland Gardens Park 1

2 Brief Project Name Hialeah Gardens Library Branch at Westland Gardens Park Introduction Department of Cultural Affairs through its Program and Miami Dade Public Library System request qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to create artworks for the Hialeah Gardens Library Branch, a new library replacing the existing storefront location. The selected artist(s) will design a unique artwork that will provide the library s patrons with an outstanding visual experience and create a unique identity for the space. Location: Westland Gardens Park NW 107th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Owner Departments of Cultural Affairs and Miami Dade Public Library System Total Project Budget $90,000 Eligibility Open to professional visual artists or artist-led teams based in the United States of America How to Apply Submit the following materials by Monday, November 5, 11:59PM 10 images of completed work + details CV Brief statement Submit at 2

3 Detailed Description The new Hialeah Gardens Library at Westland Gardens Park will be located near the Hialeah Gardens Community Center, creating a shared courtyard. The site plan encompasses a 13,500 square foot, singlestory library. It is envisioned that library amenities will include an exterior covered seating/patio area integrated with the building, a café, a community multi-purpose room, a digital media center, and a children s room, as well as flexible seating areas and spaces for a wide range of activities and uses. Possible Opportunities for Public Art: (Exterior) Courtyard between new library and existing Hialeah Gardens Community Center Seating / shading elements and / or artist-designed playground Landscape features / patio paving design Landmark sculpture / site specific installation Wall feature with capacity for exterior projection (for outdoor movie screenings etc.) (Interior) Main Lobby Artist-designed seating elements Integrated floors terrazzo floor design Suspended sculpture and / or suspended light-based work / chandelier Wall applications / site specific installations 3

4 Estimated Project Timeline This schedule is subject to change Hialeah Gardens Estimated Project Schedule Library Application Deadline to Submit Qualifications 11/5/2018 Initial PAC: Shortlist Created 11/6/2018 APP Trust: Approval of Shortlist and Proposal Contracts 11/13/2018 Artist Orientation 11/27/2018 Artist Draft Proposals Due (1-2 weeks Prior to Presentation) 1/8/2019 Proposal Review & Feedback meeting Interim PAC: Shortlist Artist Presentations and Finalists Recommendation 1/18/2019 APP Trust: Approval of Finalist Recommendation 2/12/2019 Completion of Project February

5 Process Eligible artists are invited to submit qualifications through an open Call to Artists. Subsequently a convening will take place of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC); a panel composed of professionals in the field of art, public art, architecture, art education, art history, or architectural history appointed by the (APP) Trust, a 15 member citizen board appointed by the Miami- Dade County Board of County Commissioners. A three-member group will be drawn from the PAC to review all artists qualifications responding to this request to recommend a shortlist for consideration for the APP Trust. Shortlisted artists will receive an honorarium to develop specific proposals and compete for the commission(s). Shortlisted artists will be provided with reference materials and have the opportunity to engage in an Artist Orientation and site visit (if possible) with the client and design teams and APP Staff. Upon the presentations of artist s proposals, a three-member group drawn from PAC will recommend one or more artists for commission by the Trust. Further information regarding the process of can be found at How to Apply Artists or representatives should visit and submit the following materials by the deadline. 10 images of completed work + details CV Brief statement 5

6 About the Partners ABOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS is a program of the responsible for the commission and purchase of artworks by contemporary artists in all media. One of the first public art programs in the country, Miami-Dade was established in 1973 with the passage of an ordinance allocating 1.5% of construction cost of new county buildings for the purchase or commission of artworks, educational programs and collection maintenance. The Art Trust Fund is administered by a County Commission-appointed citizens board, the Trust, in consultation with its Professional Advisory Committee. For more information about the Program and the Miami-Dade, please visit and ABOUT THE MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM The Miami-Dade Public Library System, a recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service and several National Association of Counties Achievement Awards, strives to provide extraordinary services, spaces, and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth, and limitless opportunities. Through its 50 library locations, its bookmobiles, Technobus, specialized services, and online 24/7 library at To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please call Francine Andersen, or , fran@miamidade.gov, five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). 6