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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Budget: $150,000 |
| Activated: 05/12/2022 Deadline: 05/29/2022 |
| Call Summary Fulton County Arts & Culture (FCAC) and the City of Johns Creek (CJC) invite experienced professional artists or artist teams (i.e. more than one artist or artist and fabricator) to submit qualifications to create an iconic and site-specific sculpture using steel recycled from the historic Rogers Bridge (Johns Creek, GA). Apply using the following link: https://arcg.is/PqeLP |
| Budget Description The central focus of this commission is on one statement sculpture or a series of sculptures that are collectively conceived as one ($150,000). There will be commissions available for at least two smaller works ($15,000 - $20,000); if you wish to only apply for the smaller commissions, please indicate so on the application. |
| Project Description Fulton County Arts & Culture (FCAC) and the City of Johns Creek (CJC) invite experienced professional artists or artist teams (i.e. more than one artist or artist and fabricator) to submit qualifications to create an iconic and site-specific sculpture using steel recycled from the historic Rogers Bridge . The bridge has been removed and dismantled City's of Johns Creek and Duluth have each been provided with between 5 and 7 tones of steel with sizes ranging from 8’ to 20’ in length. Although additional materials may be used, it is expected that the majority of source materials used for the art will be derived from the original bridge materials. We encourage artists to be inspired by the symbolism of the bridge connecting communities and linking the past, present, and future. A second point of inspiration is the Chattahoochee River which connects communities throughout Fulton County and, more broadly, the role of water as the basis of sustaining life. The sculpture should also seek to highlight the unique design and structural elements as well as the historical importance of the Rogers Bridge as part of a broader network of bridges that once crossed the Chattahoochee. |
| Artwork Goals This commission seeks to commission artwork that: - Thoughtfully utilizes steel recycled from the historic Rogers Bridge; - Highlights the unique design elements of the bridge; - Acknowledges the historical importance of the bridge as part of a broader network of bridges across the Chattahoochee; - Draws inspiration from the symbolism of a bridge connecting communities and linking the past, present, and future; - Makes reference to the Chattahoochee River which connects diverse communities throughout Fulton County and, more broadly, the role of water as the basis of sustaining life. |
| Artwork Location Description The location of the primary sculptural piece will be in proximity to the original bridge site (exact location to be determined), along the Chattahoochee River and adjacent to Cauley Creek Park. Approximate location: https://goo.gl/maps/bTovGPPdVdmXfw6J6 |
| Eligibility All professional artists or artist teams living in the United States may apply. If artists apply as a team, the team should be listed on the application, specifying a team leader to receive notifications. Artists currently enrolled in a university or college degree program are not eligible to apply as the primary artist. Employees of Fulton County or the City of Johns Creek are not eligible to apply. Applicants should have the following: • Demonstrated experience in the design and execution of completed public art projects • Experience and expertise with metal sculptures • Ability to meet insurance and indemnity requirements |
| Application Requirements |
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Biography Resume: 2 page(s) maximum Work examples: 3 - 10 Artist Statement: 500 word maximum Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum |
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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 After a Community Public Art Selection panel reviews qualifications, up to three finalists will be invited to attend an information session and site visit in early July 2022, travel stipends will not be provided. Complete full proposals will be due in August 2022 and shortly after the finalists will present their proposals in person to the Selection Panel. Each finalist (artist or artist team) will receive a $1,200 honorarium to complete the full proposal. The final selected artist(s) will enter into a contract with Fulton County to refine the design and implement the proposed commission. |
| Timeline Late June - Finalists shortlisted Early July - information session and site visit August - Complete full proposals due Mid August - Face-to-face artist presentation September - Appoint successful artist(s) April 2020 - Work installed for Central Library opening |
| Additional Resources |
| https://arcg.is/PqeLP |
| Contact Information |
| Alex Frankcombe Public Art Manager 141 Pryor Street Suite 2030 Atlanta Georgia 30303 United States alex.frankcombe@fultoncountyga.gov 404-612-5780 |
| Submission Instructions |
| Website Address https://arcg.is/PqeLP |
| Website Submission Instructions Please complete the application online and upload your portfolio |
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