THIS CALL HAS CLOSED.

Budget: $50,000

Activated: 03/03/2023 Deadline: 05/01/2023

Call Summary On behalf of the City of Capitola, the Capitola Art and Cultural Commission is seeking an artist or artist team to create a sidewalk railing art project in order to enhance the existing railing on the south side of Monterey Avenue stretching from Escalona Drive to the Village.

Budget Description The project budget includes all expenses related to the research, investigation, design, and fabrication of the art project including but not limited to: design time and fees, design documents, renderings and/or other media as required to communicate the artist’s concept design development to stakeholders and approving bodies, signed and certified structural and/or other construction/engineering drawings and specifications that may be required for fabrication, fabrication of the artwork, transportation of materials, transportation and accommodations for artist(s), insurance and all other project related expenses, and maintenance of artwork. The artist will work with the City in the installation of the art project.

Project Description Capitola’s Monterey Avenue Railing Art Project is located along one the primary entry routes to the Capitola Village. Capitola Village is located along a wide beach with a breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay and is home to numerous craft galleries, boutiques and restaurants. It is here where many events have taken place such as the Capitola Beach Festival, Art and Wine Festival, Twilight Concerts, Art shows, and the Begonia Festival. In addition to these events, Capitola beach is a popular destination spot for tourists. The railing will be visible to many thousands of people annually entering and leaving the village.

Artwork Goals Artists should ensure that their art meets all ADA requirements as well as local building codes (see attached relevant codes). Pedestrian friendly aspects such as convenient hand holds, pinch points, snag points and vandalism concerns should be considered. Materials used should be weather resistant such as stainless steel, copper, brass, galvanized steel or rusted steel (i.e. Core 10).

Artwork Location Description The Monterey Avenue Railing runs along the street in a gentle slope into and out of the Capitola Village. The railing is needed to protect pedestrians on the sidewalk from a steep retaining wall that drops to the street. The wall is historic, with plant outcroppings, and is not part of the project. The railing is 625 feet long and can be seen in its entirety as you drive in and out of the Village. The art project should use the entire length of the railing and be seen as a single piece. The railing is made up of 2” diameter galvanized steel pipe in 8ft sections. There are four horizontal pieces 7” apart in each section, making a total of 94 sections. The railing should be considered the platform for the art project but should not be modified with paint or drilled with holes. The art work should be mounted on the street side of the railing, while also considering the pedestrian view. Please see attached photos and drawings on the site.

Eligibility This opportunity is open to artists working or living along the west coast of the United States in California, Oregon and Washington. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have all necessary permits to work in the United States at the time of submittal of qualifications.

Application Requirements

Resume: 4 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 10 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 Phase One: Review of submittals and selection of finalists A Public Art Selection panel will review the artist qualifications and recommend selection of 1 to 4 artists for submittal of a design proposal. The panel will be comprised of Capitola Art and Cultural Commission members, City staff and invited community members. In addition to their qualifications, portfolio and rough cost estimates, the artists will be expected to submit 1 or more rough draft concepts for consideration. Phase Two: Development and Presentation of Concept Proposals by Finalists and Concept Proposal Selection The selected finalists will be given feedback on their original presentation and will be asked to prepare a detailed concept proposal for final selection consideration. It is expected that each finalist will make a concept proposal presentation in-person to the Public Art Selection panel (due to the social climate, a presentation via Zoom for example would be acceptable). A stipend of $500 will be provided to the artist for a model. The concept proposal presentation session will be scheduled to accommodate the selected finalists if possible, but final date selection will be at the discretion of the City.

Selection Criteria Phase One Selection Criteria: Consideration of artists in the selection process will include but is not limited to the following: ? Cost value of the project ? Aesthetic appeal of concept submittal(s) to scale ? Aesthetic excellence of past projects ? Appropriateness of past concepts as they relate to this projects’ goals and setting ? Experience developing artworks in outdoor environments ? Experience in construction materials and methods appropriate to the scope of the project Phase Two Selection Criteria: In addition to Phase One Selection Criteria, Phase Two Selection Criteria shall emphasize the following: ? Appropriateness to the village atmosphere ? Creativity and innovation of design ? Pedestrian friendliness

Timeline ANTICIPATED TIMELINE February 14, 2023 – Art and Cultural Commission consider the release of Call to Artists March 3, 2023 – Release of Call to Artists May 1, 2023 – Submission Deadline May 9, 2023 – Selection of Finalists June 13, 2023 – Consideration of Proposals by the Commission June 22, 2023 – Consideration of the recommended proposal by the City Council October-November 2023 – Artwork completed/Unveiling The Commission reserves the right to change the project timeline.

Additional Resources

Contact Information

Nikki Bryant Recreation Division Manager 420 Capitola Ave Capitola California 95010 United States nbryant@ci.capitola.ca.us 831-475-7300

Submission Instructions

Mailing Address Monterey Railing Project Nikki Bryant Recreation Division Manager City of Capitola 4400 Jade St Capitola, CA 95010

Mailing Submission Instructions Submittal Guidelines: 1. One-page cover sheet stating the following information, in the order listed: ? Title: “Monterey Railing Project” ? Artist’s Name ? Artist’s Phone Number ? Artist’s Email Address ? Artist’s Mailing Address ? Artist’s Website if applicable 2. Resume of not more than two, double-sided pages that demonstrates experience as an artist. 3. Images - Artists may submit up to 10 color images on paper or digitally exhibiting examples of previous art projects 4. References - Names, phone numbers and addresses of three professional references, with artist’s name noted at top of page. Application Deadline: Applications and submission must be by 5 p.m. on December XX, 2022. Applications received after the date and time indicated herein shall not be accepted and requests for extensions of closing date or time will not be granted. Applications may not be modified after submission.

Email Address nbryant@ci.capitola.ca.us

Emailing Submission Instructions subject line "Monterey Railing Project" Submittal Guidelines: 1. One-page cover sheet stating the following information, in the order listed: ? Title: “Monterey Railing Project” ? Artist’s Name ? Artist’s Phone Number ? Artist’s Email Address ? Artist’s Mailing Address ? Artist’s Website if applicable 2. Resume of not more than two, double-sided pages that demonstrates experience as an artist. 3. Images - Artists may submit up to 10 color images on paper or digitally exhibiting examples of previous art projects 4. References - Names, phone numbers and addresses of three professional references, with artist’s name noted at top of page. Application Deadline: Applications and submission must be by 5 p.m. on December XX, 2022. Applications received after the date and time indicated herein shall not be accepted and requests for extensions of closing date or time will not be granted. Applications may not be modified after submission.