THIS CALL HAS CLOSED.

Budget: $80,000

Activated: 03/16/2022 Deadline: 05/01/2022

Call Summary Odessa Arts, in conjunction with the City of Odessa invites professional artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and fabricate a significant piece for the renovated Floyd Gwin Park. This piece will be funded through the City’s Percent for Art ordinance and become an addition to the City of Odessa’s public art collection.

Budget Description The budget is derived from the CIty’s percent for art ordinance and 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 2021, the City of Odessa Parks & Recreation broke ground on a $6 million renovation of Floyd Gwin Park, the city’s second largest park. The artwork should reflect a sense of joy and happiness, welcoming visitors to the park. The artwork should also incorporate a theme of aviation (see Site History). It should also be a source of comfort and pride for the community.

Artwork Goals The Public Art Committee seeks works by professional artists to add to and integrate with the City of Odessa and its growing collection of public art. The artwork should be bright and colorful, inviting the public to interact with it. 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

Site History Floyd Gwin Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Odessa. It is located on the West Side of the city, which is lacking in public art installations. The site was the original site for the Ector County Airport. The selection committee would like to see themes of aviation reflected in the final design. The location for the art will be on the southeast corner of the park near the intersection of 10th and West County Road (see attached map).

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

Resume: 3 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 5 Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum References: 3

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. Finalists will receive a stipend of $500 for their proposal. Selection committee will recommend commission to full Public Art Advisory Committee. Commission will then be approved by Odessa City Council.

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: March 15, 2022 Deadline for Submissions: May 1, 2022 Finalists notified: May 30, 2022 Commission Awarded: July 30, 2022

Additional Resources

https://www.odessa-tx.gov/913/Floyd-Gwin-Park-Renovation-Project

Floyd Gwin birdseye (PNG)

Contact Information

Randy Ham Executive Director PO Box 7195 Odessa TX 79760 United States randy@odessaarts.org 432-337-1492