Public Art Project in Boulder

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
University of Colorado at Boulder, Visual Arts Complex

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL: May 1, 2008

TOTAL ART BUDGET: $100,000

PROJECT SUMMARY
The Colorado Council on the Arts, Art in Public Places Program and the University of Colorado – Boulder seek to commission an artist or artist team for the new Visual Arts Complex. The Visual Arts Complex includes both art instruction and an art museum and will create a Cultural Gateway for the campus. The artwork must have a compelling relationship with both art and architecture. The artwork should be conceptually and visually innovative and original. The art work selected must challenge the viewer to engage in conversation, communicate sophistication and should have the power to inspire for years to come.

BUDGET
$100,000 is available for all related expenses of this Public Art commission including artist fees, fabrication, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, documentation, etc.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON THE ART
The Visual Arts Complex includes both art instruction and an art museum and will create a Cultural Gateway for the University of Colorado Boulder campus. The Boulder campus architecture includes Colorado sandstone, multi-level roofs with red tile in both design and materials and the artwork must have a compelling relationship to both art and architecture. The artwork should be conceptually and visually innovative and original. The artwork can be located on the interior or the exterior and all media will be considered. The artwork selected must challenge the viewer to engage in conversation, communicate sophistication and should have the power to inspire for years to come. This opportunity is not limited to artists with an extensive public art background.

TO APPLY FOR THIS CALL
The Colorado Council on the Arts, Art in Public Places Program is contracting with CaFÉ™ (callforentry.org) to manage the submittal process for this RFQ. The applicant will be asked to submit 8 digital images, a resume, and an artist statement of no more that 2,000 characters. If applying as a team, please submit a one to two page resume for each artist on the team. There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ™ online application system. Applications must be submitted through CaFÉ™ to be considered.