WHAT:
Thanks to a generous contribution by the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Our Town” grant and matching funds by Florida Hospital, the City of Orlando is seeking an artist to design and create a public art piece for the Orlando Loch Haven Park area. The selected work will be displayed on or near the platform of Orlando’s new SunRail stop at Florida Hospital’s Health Village SunRail stop and serve as a gateway to Orlando Loch Haven Park to reflect both the area’s cultural amenities and Florida Hospital’s healing mission.
WHEN:
Now through December 12, 2014 – Entry deadline for artists to send qualifications; a select group of artists will be invited thereafter to submit a site-specific proposal, which may include a $500 stipend. Entries must be postmarked or delivered by 5:00 pm, December 12, 2014. March 15, 2015 – Artwork completed and installed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Open to all professional visual artists with public art experience that is comparable with the project’s scope and budget. A strong preference will be given to artists living in Central Florida and they are strongly encouraged to apply.
SUBMIT PROFESSIONAL PACKETS TO:
Paul Wenzel, Public Art Coordinator
City of Orlando
400 South Orange Avenue – 9th Floor
P.O. Box 4990
Orlando, FL 32802-4990
Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to paul.wenzel@cityoforlando.net and Jason.burton@cityoforlando.net.
PROJECT CRITERIA:
WHERE:
The public art piece will be placed at the new SunRail stop at Florida Hospital Health Village, located at 500 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803. This stop services Florida Hospital employees, patients and visitors, as well as visitors to Orlando’s Loch Haven Park and its many cultural amenities. This facility is a platform-style stop with a small open shelter. A six-story parking garage with a large available wall is adjacent to the platform.
Thanks to a generous contribution by the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Our Town” grant and matching funds by Florida Hospital, the City of Orlando is seeking an artist to design and create a public art piece for the Orlando Loch Haven Park area. The selected work will be displayed on or near the platform of Orlando’s new SunRail stop at Florida Hospital’s Health Village SunRail stop and serve as a gateway to Orlando Loch Haven Park to reflect both the area’s cultural amenities and Florida Hospital’s healing mission.
WHEN:
Now through December 12, 2014 – Entry deadline for artists to send qualifications; a select group of artists will be invited thereafter to submit a site-specific proposal, which may include a $500 stipend. Entries must be postmarked or delivered by 5:00 pm, December 12, 2014. March 15, 2015 – Artwork completed and installed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Open to all professional visual artists with public art experience that is comparable with the project’s scope and budget. A strong preference will be given to artists living in Central Florida and they are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Artists should submit a professional packet containing:
- Examples of completed works (up to 12 digital images with locations and descriptions)
- A professional resume
- A letter of intent with a design approach for this project.
SUBMIT PROFESSIONAL PACKETS TO:
Paul Wenzel, Public Art Coordinator
City of Orlando
400 South Orange Avenue – 9th Floor
P.O. Box 4990
Orlando, FL 32802-4990
Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to paul.wenzel@cityoforlando.net and Jason.burton@cityoforlando.net.
PROJECT CRITERIA:
- Design and development considerations for the artwork include:
- Provide an enlightening experience for commuters
- Reflect the City’s dedication to the arts
- Compliment the area’s aesthetic values
- Consider the social, economic and aesthetic values of the area
- Utilize an appropriate artistic media, such as sculpture, mosaic, functional elements, themed environmental artwork and more.
- Meet the State of Florida’s safety and ADA standards
- Be durable to UV, heat damage and vandalism and made safe for the public
- Not to exceed the total allocation of $50,000, including costs derived from travel, materials, fabrication, transportation, insurance coverage, permitting, engineering and installation.
- Must be completed and installed by March 15, 2015
- The art piece must serve as a gateway to Loch Haven Park and reflect its cultural amenities:
- Orlando Museum of Art
- Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
- The Rep – The Finest in Family Theatre
- Mennello Museum of American Art
- Orlando Science Center
- Orlando Fire Museum
- Orlando Ballet
- Orlando Garden Club
- Reflect Florida Hospital’s Healing Mission
WHERE:
The public art piece will be placed at the new SunRail stop at Florida Hospital Health Village, located at 500 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803. This stop services Florida Hospital employees, patients and visitors, as well as visitors to Orlando’s Loch Haven Park and its many cultural amenities. This facility is a platform-style stop with a small open shelter. A six-story parking garage with a large available wall is adjacent to the platform.