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Budget: $40,000 | ||||
Activated: 08/05/2014 Deadline: 08/29/2014 |
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Call Summary Budget: $40,000.00 Eligibility: North Carolina Artists Submission Deadline: Friday, August 29 - 5:00 PM EST, Installation: Spring 2015 |
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Budget Description Any necessary footings or site preparations will be the responsibility of the artist. |
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Project Description The piece will be installed outdoors in a 10’ by 10’ square space (vertical dimension flexible) near the entrance of the building. See additional planning documents attached. Climate, maintenance, safety, and durability must be addressed in the design. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic must also be considered. Incorporating green practices or materials is desirable. The finished piece will require little to no regular maintenance. The selected artist will be expected to collaborate with all necessary parties for the successful installation of the piece. |
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Artwork Goals Aviation inspired; A jet engine specific reference is desirable, but not required. |
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Artwork Location Description GE Aviation - Asheville, a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production, seeks to commission an aviation inspired piece of public art to be installed at the entrance of its newly built advanced composites factory located at 502 Sweeten Creek Industrial Park, Asheville, NC 28803. This 170,000-square-foot facility will be the first in the world to mass-produce engine components made of advanced ceramic matrix composite materials. GE Aviation - Asheville is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft, and ship propulsion applications. |
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Eligibility This opportunity is open to any artist or artist team living and working in North Carolina. Preference will be given to artists living in the 23 counties of western North Carolina. |
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Application Requirements | ||||
Biography Resume: 2 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 10 Artist Statement: 300 word maximum Letter of Interest: 1000 word maximum Send a statement of your interest in this project, including general approach and experience working on comparable projects in regard to size, scope, and budget. This statement should take the form of a description of the process from design through finished installation rather than that of a specific design proposal. References: 3 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Each artist is to submit the full allotment of work examples. |
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Additional Requirements | ||||
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Selection Information | ||||
Selection Process Up to three finalists will be selected directly from the initial submitted RFQ applications to present detailed proposals. From the pool of interviewed finalists, the selection committee will commission one piece. Each finalist will receive $1,000 to cover costs to present their concept to the selection committee. This amount is intended to cover all phases of research, concept development, and associated costs including travel, materials, samples, and models. Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for Friday, September 19, at the GE Aviation - Asheville offices. A Selection committee of five to seven members, including an artist or public art professional, and at least four GE Aviation – Asheville representatives will review submissions and award the contract. PLATO Strategies, a public art consulting firm, will facilitate the selection process. |
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Selection Criteria . Professional qualifications . Previous experience in design, production, and installation of public art . Approach to the project, articulated in the statement of interest . Appropriate facility and technical capabilities for design, production, and installation . Demonstrated ability to work within a budget and meet deadlines |
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Timeline Friday, August 29: Submission of qualifications due by 5 PM Friday, September 5: Notification of finalists Friday, September 19: Selection committee interviews Friday, September 26: Notify selected artist Wednesday, October 15: Presentation by artist at grand opening Spring 2015: Installation of completed artwork |
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Additional Resources | ||||
PLATOstrategies.com | ||||
Planning Documents (PDF) | ||||
RFQ (PDF) | ||||
Contact Information | Geraldine Plato PO Box 36 Penland NC 28765 United States 828.467.0979 geraldine@PLATOstrategies.com |
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