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City of Martinsville Seeks Artist/Consultant

Deadline: 09/22/2024

Artist or Consultant Sought for Sculpture "Trail" Project in Martinsville

The City of Martinsville, Indiana is looking to place sculpture created by the late C.R. Schiefer, who lived just outside the city limits of Martinsville for many years, in selected locations around the city.

The goal of this project is to bring the work of this world-renowned artist to the community for public display.  It is hoped that this will be the largest and most concentrated public collection of C.R. Schiefer’s work in any city.  These installations will add beauty and culture to our city as residents and visitors follow a “trail” to see the sculpture.  This display will also serve as a catalyst for the recognition and study of C.R. Schiefer by other artists from around the world.

The artist or consultant’s scope will be to partner with the city and the Schiefer family to (1) select 4-6 pieces of his work appropriate for display on public property; (2) determine the best location for each of the art placements; (3) design the setting for the art (placement, landscaping, lighting, etc.); and (4) consult with the city on the language to create a brochure and signage for the sites.

View a recording of the application workshop here.  Passcode: 5#+hdd1B

Read full Request for Qualifications here

 

Compensation
The compensation for the project is $35,000. This fee is inclusive of all expenses, including but not limited to the artist’s/team’s personal compensation, insurance, travel expenses, and incidental expenses (materials, office supplies, etc.). The fee does not include costs associated with artwork transportation, site preparation, artwork foundations, site lighting, site landscaping, or printing/digital publication of the final tour brochure. These items will be paid for by the City of Martinsville, Indiana.
Timeline
Applications due September 22, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.; finalists selected in early October; selection confirmed in early December; work period January-August 2025 (complete by August 31)
Selection Process
Round #1 of the selection process welcomes artist qualifications and examples of past work. These materials will be evaluated by the Selection Panel, which will then recommend three finalists to proceed to Round #2, which will include a visit to Martinsville, IN and the creation of a site-specific proposal/statement of approach. This approach will also include a list of references from previous projects. Each of the finalists will be required to enter into an agreement for creating the proposal and will receive a $750 stipend. This stipend is intended to be used towards travel expenses, food, design fees, lodging, and any and all other expenses related to the creation and presentation of the proposal, but may not sufficiently cover all expenses incurred. Based on the merits of the finalists’ proposals, the Selection Panel will make a recommendation to the City of Martinsville, Indiana, which will subsequently recommend an artist/artist team and design to the Board of Works and Safety. Upon approval by the Board of Works and Safety, all finalists will be notified of the decision and the selected artist will enter into a contract with the City of Martinsville for the completion of the selection of the artwork, design, and oversight of the placements.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Mack Porter, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, City of Martinsville, Indiana, 765-813-7136 or mporter@martinsville.in.gov
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