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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Budget: $254,000 |
| Activated: 04/13/2019 Deadline: 05/23/2019 |
| Call Summary Texas State University invites professional artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and fabricate two-dimensional or three-dimensional artwork for the interior of the LBJ Student Center expansion at its San Marcos, TX campus. Multiple artists and types of artwork will be considered including large-scale installations and works in a series. |
| Budget Description The funds for this project are derived from the 1% for public art portion of the Texas State University’s estimated construction budget. The budget covers all project-related costs including, but not limited to, project design, labor, fabrication, project management, materials, tools, subcontracted services, lighting (if it is an integral part of the particular artwork), travel for site visits, to complete the artwork (if necessary), and shipping and delivery of the artwork to site. Awarded installation artists will be responsible for all project-related costs including, but not limited to: design, labor, fabrication, project management, materials, tools, subcontracted services, stamped engineering drawings (if necessary), lighting solutions (if necessary), travel for site visits, site measurements and to complete the artwork, transportation and delivery of the artwork to site, installation, heavy machinery rental, storage, related permits, licenses, insurance, and documentation of the completed project. Any expense that exceeds the contracted amount will be the artist’s responsibility. Art + Artisans Consulting will facilitate the entire art selection process up through coordination of the installation of all artwork on behalf of Texas State University in collaboration with all artists and University facilities and art committee. |
| Project Description Artwork themes for this project will be centered around inclusivity, diversity, engagement and building community. Texas State University LBJ Student Center Expansion features 4 opportunities for interior artwork in key public areas and will be awarded to multiple qualified artists. Art + Artisans Consulting is handling the call for qualifications and will manage the design collaboration up through installation of all artwork. Artists will work with Art + Artisans Consulting to finalize design concepts for the project. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors should feel engaged upon viewing artwork. Artwork will be harmonious with the diverse cultures at home at Texas State University. Artwork must be suitable for indoor conditions as well as interaction with the general public and have the capacity to be securely installed in a public area. The work should be prominent and proportional to its surroundings and must be durable, sustainable and easy to maintain. |
| Artwork Goals Texas State University is a public, student-centered, emerging research university dedicated to excellence in serving the educational needs of a diverse population of Texas and the world beyond. Texas State University System Board of Regents allocates one percent (1%) of the construction budget of each new major construction project to its Public Art Program. These works of public art shall be located at or near the site of the construction project. Works of public art are to be separate from and in addition to the aesthetic features incorporated into the building itself. The Public Art Committee seeks works by professional artists to add to and integrate with the campus and its growing collection of public art. The Public Art Committee goals for the selection of artworks are to: 1. Meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff and community 2. Reflect a quality that will stimulate and engage students 3. Reflect a quality that will enhance the prestige of the University to the external art community, making it an arts destination 4. Allow faculty to use artworks as examples of exceptional public art |
| Site History Texas State University is built on the hills above San Marcos, TX. It is characterized by the expansive use of brick and stone, and dozens of buildings are joined together by stairways, ramps, and terraces. The campus also includes the headwaters of the stunningly clear and cold spring fed San Marcos River. The area’s visually striking geology and ecology are unique to this part of Texas. The river is located mere steps from the LBJ Student Center. The expansion includes a new main entry lobby, a new ballroom, conference rooms, meeting spaces, shared spaces for informal student gatherings and study, a multi-cultural area, and improved circulation and traffic flow within the expansion and adjacent renovated areas. The expansion and renovation include the Welcome Center suite and the creation of an Alumni Relations office suite. |
| Eligibility This public art commission is open to all professional artists or artist teams with experience in similar such projects. All media will be considered, and multiple artists will be selected. A professional artist is defined as a skilled practitioner in the original arts with an original self-conceptualized body of work, and who is generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional possessing serious intent and ability. Subcontracts may be used and are defined as those providing technical implementation including, but not limited to construction, fabrication and assembly for portions of a finished product under the direct supervision and control of an artist. Texas State University especially encourages submissions by women, artists of color, and artists from Texas. Applications not meeting eligibility criteria will be withdrawn from consideration. All applications must be submitted through www.publicartist.org. No email or mailed applications will be accepted. Resume (4 pages max) • Statement of Interest (1000 word max) • Artist statement (500 word max) • Work examples (10 max): Images-Only Jpegs accepted up to 5MB with minimum 1920 pixels longest side; Video-only 3GP, WVM, AVI, MOV, ASP, MPG, MP4, M2T, MKV, M2TS up to 100MG with a minimum resolution of 640x480; minimum 12fps • References: 3 (Preferably from past clients) |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 4 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 10 Artist Statement: 500 word maximum Letter of Interest: 1000 word maximum References: 3 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process Submissions by applicants will be reviewed by Art + Artisans Consulting to ensure that each application is legible, complete and meets all requirements. The pool will then be reviewed by the Texas State University Public Art committee who will select a shortlist of artists to invite to submit proposals for works of art to be incorporated into the design of the new building project. Invited applicants will be paid a stipend of $1,500 to develop and present a formal proposal to the Public Art committee. The stipend covers the costs of the artist’s time, materials, and travel expenses. |
| Selection Criteria Artwork will be selected based on the following criteria: • Artist merit and technical expertise • Demonstrated successful, innovative, and effective approach to public art projects of a similar scope • Ability to successfully execute a public art project in a culturally rich and complex area • Express interest in creating artwork for the opportunities presented by this request for qualifications |
| Timeline • RFQ released: April 12, 2019 • Questions accepted through: April 26, 2019 • Deadline for submission: May 23, 2019 • Judges to score applicants using online platform: June 7 - June 21, 2019 • Committee Meeting to Review Results: June 2019 • Shortlist Notification: July 2019 • Committee Meeting to Review Site Specific Proposals: July 2019 • Awarded Artists notified: September 2019 • Installation Completed: April 2020 |
| Additional Resources |
| Contact Information |
| Jennifer Seay 2401 E. 6th St., Ste.2018 Austin TX 78702 United States mail@artplusartisans.com 5124197975 |
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