call to artists Urban Mural Opportunity Call to Artists - Urban Mural Opportunity

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1 call to artists Urban Mural Opportunity Call to Artists - Urban Mural Opportunity The Urban Mural public art competition, open to experienced exterior urban mural artists or teams experienced with community engagement and who reside in Canada, is held in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas (C458C). Budget: $40, CAD (Maximum. See page 4, Art Opportunity and page 5, Budget) Deadline for Submissions: 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 4, 2016 Successful Candidate Notification: End of August, 2016 Community Engagement: Prior to September 23, 2016 Installation Begins: September 23, 2016 The Edmonton Arts Council is committed to equity in all aspects of its work, and invites proposals from all potentially interested artists. We thank all artists for contributing their time and professional work for their initial concept proposal submissions. 1

2 call to artists URBAN ART MURAL About Edmonton Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton, Alberta is known as Festival City and Gateway to the North. With more than one million people living in the Greater Edmonton region, the city is the largest, northernmost municipality in North America. Geographically, Edmonton is situated at the boundary between prairie and boreal forest. The river valley constitutes the longest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America. Edmonton is home to Canada s second-largest urban Indigenous community. The City of Edmonton lies in the heart of Treaty No. 6 territory and honours the traditions and spirit of the area. For centuries this area has been a place of gathering, relationship building, harmony, balance, and commerce for many peoples. It was in this place that early relationships led to the development of Treaty No. 6 Territory, the Province of Alberta, and the City of Edmonton. This relationship with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations has been recognized by the City of Edmonton through City Council s Declaration-Strengthening Relationships between the City of Edmonton, Urban Aboriginal Peoples, the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord, and the Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue signed in Since the 1800 s Edmonton has been home to the Métis people who were some of the first settlers in the Edmonton area and played a significant role in its development. They continue to be the largest proportion of the Indigenous population in Edmonton. This deep history, and the subsequent migration of many new Canadians to the area, imbues Edmonton with a rich cultural and ethnic heritage. This diversity contributes to a dynamic urban landscape alive with arts and culture, business, research and development, and industry. Indicators for the next twelve years point to steady economic and population growth. As Edmonton s economy flourishes, so does the spirit of revitalization. Edmonton is undergoing an unprecedented amount of infrastructure growth with major roadways, streetscapes, and significant development in neighbourhoods. Aspects of these, and other municipal projects, including public transportation, provide public art opportunities through the City s Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas policy. Edmonton s spirit of optimism is reflected through its ever-evolving Public Art Collection. With more than 200 pieces, the Collection includes visual art from a variety of disciplines by local, national and international artists. The Downtown Location The Urban Mural is located just north of the new Rogers Place development and east of the MacEwan University LRT station and park. It is at the crossroads of four distinct and historic neighbourhoods - Downtown (Central Business District), Central McDougall, McCauley, and Boyle Street. The area has undergone significant redevelopment over the past 40 years - ranging from residential intensification to recreational and cultural development including the new MacEwan Centre for Communications and the Arts, Rogers Place Arena, and the new Royal Alberta Museum. Due to its centrality, Edmonton s downtown attracts all Edmontonians from all socioeconomic demographics. The neighbourhoods contain a wide diversity of housing ranging from luxury condominiums to low-rent apartments, rooming houses and emergency accommodations, and is home to a significant homeless population. Distinct landmarks include: Boyle Street Community Services; the city s historic and busy Chinatown, City Hall, the city s Arts District, and the 104 Street Promenade and Farmers Market. These and other land-uses such as social services, institutional facilities, offices, and retail, are supported by LRT stations and major transportation corridors. 2

3 call to artists l Rogers Place Arena and the surrounding Ice District heralds an unprecedented era in Edmonton s Downtown revitalization. In 2010, Edmonton City Council approved the Capital City Downtown Plan. The plan envisions a sustainable, vibrant, welldesigned, and accessible downtown core. To realize this vision, City Council approved a number of catalyst projects or strategic public investments. Rogers Place Arena is one of these projects. Planners predict that this complex with its close proximity to Edmonton s Warehouse district, the Civic Precinct, the new Royal Alberta Museum, and MacEwan University s new arts campus will be a linchpin in the new vision of Edmonton s core urban, vibrant, and connected. l Rogers Place Arena, with its distinctive oil drop shape is anticipated to become a classic Edmonton landmark. The Arena and Community Rink are expected to attract increased pedestrian traffic as Edmontonians and fans flock to the events throughout the year including NHL hockey, concerts, and other large scale events. The Community Rink will host the Oilers hockey practice as well as other family and neighbourhood oriented events. The adjacent development will include residential towers, retail and office space, hotels, restaurants and other facilities. New public spaces will host a range of activities including sports, entertainment, cultural and community activities. Everything will be within walking distance of Edmonton s downtown Arts District, as well as business, shopping, and dining destinations. l The MacEwan Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station sits in a park north of Rogers Place Arena, and where, in 1905, the Canadian Northern Railway (CNoR) laid tracks into downtown just north of 104th Avenue as part of its transcontinental line from Winnipeg. The company built a station at the northwest corner of 104th Avenue and 101st Street, situated right where Edmonton s Arena District is now taking shape. Today s station is intended to serve the local university population, downtown residents and workers, as well as attendees to the Arena events. l The MacEwan Station Park provides pedestrian access to 103, 104 and 105 Streets by a pedestrian footpath on its north edge. The LRT park is home to two public artworks Still Life, an interactive sculpture created by Studio F Minus, and bike racks designed by design students at MacEwan University and NAIT. The pedestrian footpath will be further animated by two major artworks generated by Roger Place Arena Percent for Art funds, which will be installed in September 2016; Skater s Arch by Doug Bentham and Essential Tree by realities:united. The inclusion of these works forms an outdoor gallery linking the Arena with MacEwan LRT Station. l The Boyle Street Community Services facility is located northeast of the Arena at 101 Street and 105 Avenue. First established in 1971, the agency serves more than 12,000 people each year more than 70 per cent of whom are of Indigenous descent. The organization serves adults, youth, and families. Services offered include drop-in programs, mental health supports, housing, education, employment readiness, youth services and family support. The organization has plans to redevelop their property at 101 Street and 105 Avenue into a mixed use development that diversifies and strengthens their services to the community, while generating profit to maintain their operations. The designers say the new facility will be unapologetically Indigenous. l References

4 call to artists Urban Mural Public Art Opportunity The LRT line under the MacEwan Station park is ventilated by a large 5-sided concrete fresh air vent that stands out prominently against the charcoal grey walls of the Community Rink. The inclusion of urban art on the vent is a perfect opportunity to dynamically add to the outdoor gallery. Remarkably visible and central, this structure, transformed into a permanent mural in-the-round, will help to make the park space and areas around the station a downtown destination accessible to all Edmontonians. Therefore it is very important for the imagery to be locally derived, authentic to the communities, as well as embracing the principles of great design and contemporary art-making best practices. The expectation is that imagery will be inspired by, and with, workshop participants as well as the youth artists being mentored by the lead artist(s). The Edmonton Arts Council, on the behalf of the City of Edmonton, is seeking an artist or artist team experienced in urban murals and community engagement, to lead the design and implementation of a community urban mural-in-the-round on the concrete vent. All surfaces of the vent are available as a canvas excluding the roof, metal door and screens. The lead artist/team will engage the community in the area, with a focus on youth, and including Boyle Street Community Services, whose facility is kitty-corner to the site. A spirit of inclusivity is key for the community engagement design process, creation of the artwork, and resulting mural. The lead artist/team will be expected to lead workshops to develop appropriate local content and also to mentor several youth in the mural painting process. The scope of the project is to be determined pending surface testing, and this call will be updated as soon as possible. Two possibilities exist, one will be defined as the project scope by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton: Anticipated: A $40,000 budget for a mural in the round using paint and primer directly on the concrete over a total maximum area of approximately 1170 square feet including walls, pillars above and below roof line, and underside of roof. Alternative pending testing: A $30,000 budget using panelling supplied by the City, which will be fastened to the five vertical rectangular walls over a total area of about 660 square feet. Maximum height of the vent structure is 32.8 feet. Images and drawings of the art location and surroundings are provided. Artwork design parameters The artwork must adhere to the following design parameters: Meet fire codes with respect to flammability as applicable; Artwork must be constructed of durable permanent materials; Artwork must be vandal resistant; Artwork must not interfere with the operation and serviceability of the building; Artwork must be designed to be accessible for maintenance. Artwork Permanence All artwork proposals will receive a preliminary conservation review for permanence of materials and construction methods in order to proactively address maintenance and conservation concerns. The EAC Public Art Conservation program supports the artistic process while ensuring that all commissioned artworks are high quality, durable, and maintainable. Because the Edmonton Public Art Collection is located in the public realm, it is important that durable materials are used. Artwork proposals should take into consideration the location in which they will be sited. This can include (but is not limited to) repeated weather changes and climactic cycles, sunlight exposure, physical environment risks, and countless audience interactions. 4

5 call to artists Schedule Late August, artist selected Early to mid-september, workshops in the community September 23, painting initiation to coincide with Rogers Place Community Rink opening events and Edmonton s Petite Nuit (scheduled for September 24/25) Painting should be completed within one month, during weather conditions suitable for paint application Budget Since the project scope is yet to be determined for either the $30,000 or $40,000 budget, only one budget is required for the proposal. The artist(s) will submit a $40,000 budget for applying paint and primer directly on the concrete over a total maximum area of approximately 1170 square feet. The artist(s) will include in their proposed artwork budget all costs related to, but not limited to: travel and accommodations, community engagement, design, mentorship honorariums ($15/hour per youth) to a limited number of local youth, fabrication, installation, and applicable taxes. See page 15 for sample budget. NOTE: The City of Edmonton will supply lift/scaffolding, and fencing to the art location. The artist will supply tools, primers and paints, and coordinate with the EAC Conservation for durability and appropriateness for concrete surface. The artist will protect, from paint or damage, surrounding surfaces, including buildings, sidewalks, etc. The EAC will supply graffiti coating or seal, which the artist will apply. 5

6 project images MacEwan University CENTRAL MCDOUGALL MacEwan LRT Station Residential Rogers Place Arena Residential DOWNTOWN Public Art Opportunity Herb Jamieson Centre-Hope Mission MCCAULEY The George Spady Centre Boyle Street Community Services Capital Power Corporation EPCOR Utilities Inc. Community Rink Future Redevelopment Casino Future Redevelopment BOYLE STREET Winter Gardens Neighourhood names and boundaries shown in yellow Context map showing location of art opportunity. 6

7 project images Top Image: Renderings of southeast aerial view. Bottom Image: Rendering of south view from 102 St, north of 105 Ave. Art opportunity location: north of Community Rink 7

8 project images 1. Bike racks designed by NAIT students Chelsea Allan (left) and Morgan Wellborn (right) 3. Still Life by Studio F Minus, side view (right), front view (left). 2. Rendering of Essential Tree by realities:united Public Art Opportunity: LRT Vent outside of Community Rink 4. Rendering of Skater s Arch by Doug Bentham. 1. LRT Track Street MacEwan LRTStation 4. Boyle Street Community Services Community Rink Epcor Tower 105 Street Residential 104 Street Rogers Place Arena Future Development 102 Street Residential Casino Future Development 104 Avenue 104 Avenue Mercer Building Winter Garden Future Development N Map of outdoor gallery, or sculpture park north of Rogers Place 8

9 project images V approximately 2700 V Drawings of vent with measurements 9

10 project images Community Rink opportunties: CR1. North Plaza - LRT exhaust shroud - The exterior of this element has been thought of as signage for the community rink but has not been designed as such. It could also recieve a 2d or possibly even 3d artists sculpture surround. Photos and rendering of art opportunity and surroundings 10 EDMONTON, ALBERTA ARENA & RELATED FACILITIES PROJECT 1% FOR ART

11 project images Will Yee, Tweedle Place Community Centre, Edmonton, AB AJ Louden, TireCraft, Edmonton, AB Layla Folkmann and Lacey Jane, Varscona Hotel, Edmonton, AB AJ Louden, TireCraft, Edmonton, AB Examples of local urban murals 11 Scott Sueme, Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, Edmonton, AB

12 project images photo: roaming-the-planet Giants, OSGEMEOS (Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo), Vancouver BC photo: metro news Giants, OSGEMEOS (Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo), Vancouver BC source: Piliriqatigiingniq, lead artists: Alexa Hatanaka and Patrick Thompson with Embassy of Imagination collective,toronto, ON Word to Your Motherland, lead artists: Nisha Sembi and Creativa International, North Vancouver, BC photo: Louise Skookum/Yukon News Through the Eye of the Raven, lead artists: Richard Tetrault & Jerry Whitehead, Vancouver, BC photo: amplove.com (Title unknown), Labrona and Troy Lovegates, Toronto, ON source: Examples of urban murals and community engagement 12

13 call to artists Terms of Competition Selection Process: The commissioned artwork will be chosen through a one-stage Selection Committee process unless otherwise determined by the Edmonton Arts Council. Selection Committee members will include representation as follows: City of Edmonton personnel, artist and community representatives. The Selection Committee is under no obligation to choose any finalists. All decisions of the Selection Committee are final. The City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Arts Council reserve the rights to revoke the competition for the Urban Mural public art call for submissions or public art project. Communication with the Selection Committee: The Edmonton Arts Council will be responsible for all communication, either verbal or in writing, between artists making submissions and members of the Selection Committee. Any communication between applicants and Selection Committee members regarding submissions or the competition may result in disqualification. Competition Entry Requirements: Please send entry requirements 1-8 as a single pdf file, no hard copies of these requirements will be accepted. Submissions can be supplied by . Applications will not be accepted by fax. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Artists must submit the following in order to qualify for consideration in the competition: r 1. SUBMISSION FORM Complete and signed with contact information; r 2. PROPOSAL PACKAGE One written summary of the proposed artwork approach including artist s proposed direction for the work, materials and timeline (one page max); r 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Proposed approach to community engagement (one page max); r 4. ARTIST STATEMENT & BIO (one page max); r 5. REFERENCES Four, with a minimum of two from either mural art commissioning agents, clients or consultants. Please provide references current contact information only, reference letters are not required; r 6. PROPOSAL IMAGES: Preliminary two-dimensional representations, drawings, or renderings that describe the conceptual approach of the artwork submitted digitally. Note: the selection committee understands final design will respond to community engagement; r 7. BUDGET FORM Budget for the proposed artwork not to exceed the maximum, all inclusive total $40, of CAD (for any and all costs related to travel, design, community engagement, mentorship honorariums to a limited number of local youth, fabrication, and installation, of the proposed artwork and applicable taxes); r 8. CURRICULUM VITAE Detailing professional experience as a muralist, that clearly indicate past experience working on large scale urban murals and with community and other relevant information; max 3 pages. 13

14 call to artists r 9. DOCUMENTATION LIST r 10. VISUAL DOCUMENTATION Visual documentation must correspond to a clearly itemized list on a separate sheet. For previous public artworks include details of title, date, locations, commissioning agent or client, budget, medium, size and a brief description of the work. Of previous public artworks or artworks which best illustrate a related body of artwork to the proposal. Include a maximum of 10 images JPEG files only please, we will not accept pdf, PowerPoint or tiff formats; minimum 150 dpi; Number each JPEG to correspond with the Visual Documentation List. Deadline for Submissions: Complete submissions must be received in office no later than 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 4, To: Subject line: Urban Mural cboida@edmontonarts.ca Criteria for Selection: Artists who meet the following criteria may be considered for commission: Demonstrated experience in completing public art projects with equivalent budgets; A practice in urban mural art and community engagement, as is relevant to the call; Quality of overall past work, Appropriateness of proposal for the context, Technical feasibility and appropriateness of materials of the proposal, Return of Submissions: Following completion of the competition, applications will be kept on file and the artist s name added to the Edmonton Public Art database. If the artist does not want to have their application added to the database, and indicate so on the entry form. Loss or Damage: While every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage, the selection committee, the Edmonton Arts Council and their agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage, however caused. Commission: The total commission for the artwork is $40, CAD (including GST) and must cover all costs associated with the design, fabrication, and installation for relevant site locations of the artwork including but not limited to artist fees, materials, insurance, etc. Original Work: The artist must guarantee that the artwork is original and does not violate the copyright of any other person. Contract: The artist(s) will enter into a contract with the Edmonton Arts Council. Copyright: The artist(s) must be prepared to grant and license to the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Arts Council the exclusive right to exhibit the work in perpetuity, the non-exclusive right to photograph or video tape the Artwork for promotion or distribution. The artist retains the right to be identified as the creator of the artwork. The City of Edmonton will not alter the artwork for purposes of maintenance, conservation, etc. without prior consultation with the artist. The City of Edmonton reserves the right to move or de-accession the artwork if necessary and will make every effort to notify the artist. 14

15 sample budget Sample Budget Form Expenditures Details Dollar Amount Administration costs: Includes permits, documentation, studio, overhead, storage, etc. Artist Fees: Includes concept design, design development, coordination, community workshops, mentoring, and artist project management, etc. Engineering and other Specialist Consultant Fees: as required to develop final design. Fabrication: Including all costs related to workshop and mentorship expenses ($15/hr per youth), materials, fabricators and/or contractors and fabrication. Additional pre-installation storage costs (for any anticipated off site storage that is not already assumed in studio costs) Transportation and Installation: Including all delivery, travel, contractor costs, site related costs, etc. Insurance, General Sales Tax: ($2 million general liability, automobile insurance through installation, all taxes including any GST, HST, other out of province or out of country taxes as applicable) Contingency: Sufficient to cover unexpected developments that are the artist s responsibility (10% suggested) Total Expenditures $40, (not to exceed CAD Cash Value) 15

16 submission form Urban Mural Public Art Project Name: Address: City/Province: Postal Code/Country: Phone (home): Phone (work): Address: Website (if applicable): Please retain my application as part of the Edmonton Public Art artist database at the Edmonton Arts Council. (Check one.) r YES r NO How did you hear about this Call to Artists? EAC Weekly r EAC Monthly r Art Rubicon r Akimbo Other: I, (PRINT NAME) hereby make a Submission for the Urban Mural Public Art Project and am in agreement with the Terms of Competition as outlined in the Information Package. Applicant Signature Date Check List Include all of the following: Please ensure that your submission follows the requirements stipulated on page 13 and 14. Failure to comply may result in your application being rejected. r SUBMISSION FORM r PROPOSAL PACKAGE r COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN r ARTIST STATEMENT & BIO r REFERENCES r PROPOSAL IMAGES r BUDGET FORM r CURRICULUM VITAE r VISUAL DOCUMENTATION LIST r VISUAL DOCUMENTATION To: cboida@edmontonarts.ca Subject line: Urban Mural Deadline: Received in office no later than 4:30 pm Thursday, August 4, The information on this application is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and will be used by the Edmonton Arts Council to determine eligibility for Edmonton Arts Council Public Art programs. The aggregate data may be used for program planning and evaluation. All information collected by the Edmonton Arts Council is protected by the provisions of the FOIP Act. You may direct questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information by this program to the Edmonton Arts Council at (780)