The City has set aside $22,500 for the creation and installation of a bronze relief for the 5'x8' wall in front of the brand new Fire Station 2, nicknamed the Pride of Parramore," at 1203 West Robinson Street (MAP) in the Parramore district. The Public Art Advisory Board has announced a call for artists to submit ideas and renderings for consideration. Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, May 31st 2017. For information contact Keith Beasley, Public Art Coordinator: charles.beasley@cityoforlando.net.
Fire Station 2 (Website) is one of the busiest fire stations in the nation according to the City. The original station was built in 1924. A second one was built in 1966. A third one was built in 2017. The station serves parts of Downtown, residential and commercial areas, the Amway Center and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
Selection Criteria
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- The artist should be disciplined in sculpting and have a professional knowledge of bronze technique. The American Bronze Foundry has been contacted and is aware of this scope and call for artists. They recommend an open communication with the artists through the entire process to ensure the project falls within the stated budget.
- The artwork submission should include the mounting concept as well, whether a stand-off mount, bracket or suspension, these will be as important to the design as the relief or work itself.
- A $22,500 budget is in place for the final completion of this amazing project. An Artist Honorarium in the amount of $2,500.00 will be included for the commissioned work.
- Interested artists should submit the following to City of Orlando Public Art Coordinator Keith Beasley at: charles.beasley@cityoforlando.net:
- Bio or resume of the artist including where they are from and discipline.
- A minimum of two drafts of artwork in JPG format (small files). Artworks should be related to the PRIDE OF PARRAMORE. The field of the relief can be open for interpretation, but please keep in mind the budget with bronzing and an open communication with the American Bronze Foundry.
- Brief description of the plan with timeline and Foundry’s timeline for completion and installation.
- Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, May 31st 2017 (TBD)
- Selected artists should be able to comply with the timeline they have submitted.
Selection Criteria
- Appropriateness: Artists are selected based on the appropriateness and subject matter of their proposal to the project.
- Communication: The artist must have the ability to clearly communicate concepts both visually and through clearly written materials.
- Work must have UV protectant applied upon completion for maintenance and longevity.
- Performance: The artist must have a good professional history of being able to work cooperatively and finish projects on time.
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