CALL TO ARTISTS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CALL TO ARTISTS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CALL TO ARTISTS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Public Artwork for Haymarket Plaza: Eau Claire, WI Proposals due: October 29th, 2018 Summary / Description of Haymarket Plaza Plans to transform a former parking lot into a public gathering space began in 2010, two years before the arts center was proposed. Placemaking sessions, held in the fall of 2013, used a theory called the Power of 10 to generate multiple ideas and elements for the public space that could have multiple uses. Haymarket Plaza is located at the intersection of Eau Claire St. and Graham Ave. The Pablo Center and Haymarket Landing frame the south and east boundary while the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa River form the plaza s north boundary. The proximity to Phoenix Park has facilitated design inspiration and a pedestrian truss bridge. Haymarket Plaza s design, theme and programing is the result of a very collaborative and inclusionary public input process. Desired program elements and activities that were identified through the process were; multiple forms and locations of seating, creating a flexible space that can welcome intimate gatherings and be able to expand to hold large group functions, an area used as a break out space for the Pablo Center during theater intermission, a space that is a unique and classy urban space for more formal or black tie functions, a space that is complimentary but different from Phoenix Park across the river and lastly a space that celebrates Eau Claire s river heritages, the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. The main theme of the plaza is The Eddy, representing the swirling forms the two rivers take when the Eau Claire River meets the Chippewa River. This form is reflected in the paving patterns of the plaza. The retaining walls and fire walls are shaped to be complimentary to the Pablo Center s entry canopy. The Bean is an elevated seating platform intended to become an interactive space in the plaza. The center fountain gives an opportunity to add water activity to the space. The Central Green is a green respite from the surrounding paved areas and holds flush concrete bands to eventually memorialize all the artists that have influenced or impacted the City of Eau Claire. Lastly Log Jam Plaza runs along the river walk and holds random angular cut block seat stones. The arrangement of the seats serves as an informal interactive space and acknowledges the logging history of the City of Eau Claire. Lighting is also an integral part of the design. The city and critical downtown stakeholders have a vision to create a dynamic light show surrounding the areas of the confluence. The light show will be a (composition) choreography or dance of color that will span from the rail bridge over the Chippewa River through Phoenix Park, across the Eau Claire River on the new pedestrian bridge, through the Haymarket Plaza, display throughout and on the Pablo Center, and complete the performance on the Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge. The Rail Bridge, the Pedestrian Bridge, the Pablo Center and the Grand Avenue Bridge have already been festooned with lights. Haymarket plaza will display its part of the light show in multiple forms. Light columns will be sprinkled throughout the plaza, light tiles will be cast into the concrete memorial bands of The Central Green, the Fountain will have a choreographed sequence of lighting. Lastly, the river wall will have down lighting that can also have a color changing display.

sculptures for the Haymarket Plaza The sculptures in Haymarket Plaza will be large-scale, and designed by artists or teams for permanent or semi-permanent installation. The selected sculptures will be constructed of durable materials, with safety and the extreme elements of our climate in mind. Their presence will attract people through the innovative use of form and materials. We encourage artists to consider the culture, history and geography of the Chippewa Valley. The adjacent Pablo Center will be a creative beacon, drawing people to the arts, and the chosen sculptures will reflect this. Various additional sculptures may be added periodically. See graphics below for potential art locations. SUBMISSION requirements: TIMELINE: Open for Submissions: Deadline to submit: Artist/team Announced: December 1st, 2018 Installation Complete: April 19, 2019 September 28th,2018 October 29th, 2018 at 11:59 pm BUDGET: The total budget for three sculptures is $90,000. This budget does not necessarily need to be divided equally between the three selected sculptures. Artists may submit for 1 sculpture or all 3 as a connected concept ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Contact information - name, address, phone, website/facebook page. Current resume and list of previous commissions Cover letter with a written description, rationale and inspiration for what you would proposal. If you have a design concept in mind already, please feel free to include this in your letter of interest. Description, with title, medium, size, base and approximate weight of artwork proposed. (5) images of relevent, past work -submit as jepgs, pdf or.avi format

ARTIST TO USE THIS GENERAL AREA FOR POTENTIAL ART LOCATIONS, AREAS FADED BACK AND OUTSIDE OF THIS HAVE KNOWN CONFLICTS

SELECTION CRITERIA: Artists will be reviewed in the following steps: 1. All artists must comply with the entry qualification requirements 2. The Eau Claire Public Arts Council sub-committee will review blind submittals of all entries, selecting artists finalists who will then be invited to design full proposals. 3. Final recommendations by the Jury panel will be submitted to the Eau Claire Public Arts Council for approval by the majority of voting members. 4. A contract will be provided to artists selected to create sculptures for the Haymarket Plaza. Submit all application materials via email to: CONTACT: Debra Christopherson; christdj52@yahoo.com

Please print, scan or take a photo of this signed Declaration and submit it with your proposal. DECLARATION: To be completed and submitted by the artist(s) The city of Eau Claire and Eau Claire Public Arts Council, at its sole discretion, reserves the following rights to: Request clarification or additional information to evaluate submissions; Determine the suitability of the submission and capability of the prospective artist(s); Select the artists that it deems most appropriate for the project; Make no selection, or to cancel this process at any time. Have the City of Eau Claire be sole owner of the sculpture(s) while at Haymarket Plaza, including liability insurance on each piece. I/we understand the information provided, and that the materials submitted are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. Name (print) Signature Date