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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Budget: $6,500 |
| Activated: 09/23/2021 Deadline: 10/22/2021 |
| Call Summary Black Tulip Floral Design, in conjunction with Odessa Arts invites professional artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and fabricate a mural on the East facing wall of Black Tulip. This piece will be funded through a matching Mural Assistance Grant and become an addition to the City of Odessa’s public art collection. |
| Budget Description The budget covers all project related costs including (but not limited to): project design, labor, fabrication, project management, materials, tools, subcontracted services, lighting, travel to complete the artwork, shipping, delivery of artwork to site, and installation. Any expense that exceeds the contracted amount will be the artist’s responsibility. |
| Project Description In June 2021, Odessa Arts instituted a mural assistance program, providing matching funds and logistical assistance for business owners in Odessa who wished to place a mural on their building. Black Tulip is the first recipient of a mural assistance grant. The artwork should reflect a sense of joy and happiness, welcoming visitors to Black Tulip, and providing those ‘Instagrammable Moments,’ that can be shared on social media. Black Tulip is looking for bright colors, incorporating a floral/nature/organic theme. The exterior wall measures 16’ x 26’ |
| Artwork Goals Odessa Arts & Black Tulip seek works by professional artists to add to and integrate with the City of Odessa and its growing collection of public art. In addition to the goals stated above, the art should also: Meet the needs of the community Reflect a quality that will engage the community Reflect a quality that will enhance the reputation of Odessa to the external art community Reflect a quality that will enhance the reputation of Odessa, making it an Arts destination Allow the community to use the artwork as an example of exceptional public art Be durable, sustainable and easy to maintain |
| Artwork Location Description Black Tulip is located on the corner of 52nd & Grandview in Odessa, TX |
| Eligibility This public art commission is open to all professional artists or artist teams with experience in similar projects. All media will be considered. A professional artist is defined as a skilled practitioner in the original arts with an original self-conceptualized body of work, generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional processing 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. Applications not meeting eligibility criteria will be withdrawn from consideration. All applications MUST be submitted though publicartist.org. No email or mailed applications will be accepted. |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 3 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 5 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 Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee to ensure that each application is legible, complete, and meets all requirements. The pool will be narrowed to three finalists who will be asked to created a proposal. Selection committee will recommend commission to Black Tulip |
| 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 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: September 23, 2021 Deadline for Submissions: October 22, 2021; 5PM Central Finalists notified: November 1, 2021 Commission Awarded: December 15, 2021 |
| Additional Resources |
| https://www.blacktulipdesign.com/black-tulip-floral-design-flower-delivery/home/ |
| Black Tulip 1 (JPEG) |
| Black Tulip 2 (JPEG) |
| Black Tulip 3 (JPEG) |
| Black Tulip 4 (JPG) |
| Black Tulip 5 (JPG) |
| Contact Information |
| Randy Ham Executive Director PO Box 7195 Odessa TX 79760 United States randy@odessaarts.org 432-337-1492 |
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