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| Budget: $40,000 | ||||||||
| Activated: 01/30/2023 Deadline: 03/06/2023 |
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| Call Summary Ion and Rice Management Company request qualifications and preliminary installation proposals from artists or artist teams for the “Eye On Art” display windows located at Ion, the newly renovated historic Sears building that is the hub of Houston’s innovation economy. Two artists/teams will be selected to create site-specific installations in each of the display window banks to be exhibited for 6 months. |
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| Budget Description Commission budget is $20,000.00 per window display inclusive of all work including, but not limited to, artists’ fees, final design, wall prep, insurance costs for the project, lighting (if necessary), software, studio and project administration, travel, fabrication, all materials, installation, de-installation, maintenance and required documentation. |
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| Project Description We are seeking the creation of site-specific art installations for two showcase display windows at The Ion, facing Fannin and Main streets respectively. The displays are highly visible from the streets and will ideally engage and attract visitors from the community and beyond. Each installation will be on display for six months according to the following exhibition schedule and is subject to change: Fannin Window Installation 1: July 2023 – January 2024 Main Street Window Installation 1: July 2023 – January 2024 Interdisciplinary teams, innovative partnerships, new media, digital art, interactive installation concepts are all encouraged and welcome. Each art installation must be site-specific and created for the context of Ion District. Power and lighting are available in the displays. |
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| Artwork Goals • Artwork should consider Ion and Ion District’s vision and mission of accelerating innovation, connecting communities and facilitating partnerships to create growth and opportunity in Houston. • Artworks should be sensitive and/or responsive to the diverse history, culture, and identity of the surrounding community. • Artworks should invite passersby to pause, reflect, play and engage in unexpected and innovative ways. Thinking outside the box (figurately and literally) is encouraged. • Artworks must be family friendly, suitable for public display, and free of safety hazards. • Artworks should be resistant to graffiti and vandalism and require minimal maintenance. |
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| Artwork Location Description The “Eye On Art” program pays homage to the original department window store displays of the beloved Sears building on which Ion was built by engaging local artists to create site-specific art installations. Strategically placed, as the entry points and eyes of the building, the two highly visible display windows facing Fannin and Main Streets serve as beacons to draw the community in. The display windows are a unique opportunity to reimagine Sears' store windows and build on the collective memory of the space’s past, present, and future through the lens of artistic and creative expression. The Ion is committed to creating opportunities for Houston-based artists by providing long-term platforms to create, innovate, and collaborate. |
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| Site History Ion District is a new kind of urban district to Houston initiated by Rice Management Company that prioritizes street life, public space, and a mix of uses that embrace technology, community, and sustainability. It is a centrally located at the heart of innovation activity in Houston, encompassing over 16 acres in the Midtown. At the center of the district is the Ion, a 266,000-square foot structure designed to bring Houston’s entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic communities together into collaborative spaces and programs. |
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| Eligibility Open to all artists and artist-teams over 18 years of age residing and working the Greater Houston Area, which encompasses Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, Waller, Chambers and Austin counties. The Ion District is committed to providing opportunities that advance Houston’s economy by not only seeking to involve local businesses, but also for those who are racially and ethnically underrepresented. Creatives and artists are a vital part of a complete community, and it is our goal to foster inclusivity and diversity with all our partners. We encourage non-local applicants to team with local partners whenever possible. |
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Resume: 2 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 10 Artist Statement: 300 word maximum Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum A letter of intent describing a method of approach, which may include a narrative, suggested materials, installation details and any other relevant information. References: 2 |
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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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| Selection Process Piper Faust Public Art, Rice Management Company and Ion District Art Advisory Council consisting of art experts, community members and stakeholders will review the applications. Two artists will be awarded the commission. The final commissions for this project will be a professional services contract with Rice Management Company. The selected artists must be able and willing to sign the contract for design and commission and will be provided the draft for review. |
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| Selection Criteria • Artwork should consider Ion and Ion District’s vision and mission of accelerating innovation, connecting communities and facilitating partnerships to create growth and opportunity in Houston. • Artworks should be sensitive and/or responsive to the diverse history, culture, and identity of the surrounding community. • Artworks should invite passersby to pause, reflect, play and engage in unexpected and innovative ways. Thinking outside the box (figurately and literally) is encouraged. • Artworks must be family friendly, suitable for public display, and free of safety hazards. • Artworks should be resistant to graffiti and vandalism and require minimal maintenance. |
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| Timeline All dates are subject to change. RFP release: Monday, January 30, 2023 RFP deadline: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 5:00pm CST Selected artists notified: by Friday, March 17, 2023 Contract finalized: late March 2023 Project design, fabrication, and installation: April – July 2023 Final Completion: Monday, July 17, 2023 Eye On Art Opening: Thursday, July 20, 2023 Fannin Window Installation: July 2023 – January 2024 Main Street Window Installation: July 2023 – January 2024 |
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| Additional Resources | ||||||||
| https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-lAMu6LyC8C7LJbCc48aIfDI0m7iD1I2?usp=share_link | ||||||||
| Showcase Windows Plans (PDF) | ||||||||
| Fannin Street Window (JPG) | ||||||||
| Fannin Street Window (JPG) | ||||||||
| Main Street Window (JPG) | ||||||||
| Main Street Window (JPG) | ||||||||
| Contact Information | ||||||||
| Piper Faust 2106 Brooktree Drive Houston TX 77008 United States piper@piperfaustpublicart.com 7135040692 |
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