Artists who are interested in the Central High Project are invited to view the interior enhancement site on Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00 PM. Please use the entrance on Linden.
We'll be on hand to answer questions. For more information about this project go to our website, www.urbanartcommission.org.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
UrbanArt and MCS Seek Artist for Art Enhancement at Central High
In 2006, Central High School completed renovations to the school, which made them eligible for an art enhancement project through the Memphis City Schools’ Percent-for-Art program with UrbanArt. MCS and UrbanArt are now seeking an artist to contribute to this refurbishing of the school.
Though the renovations focused on the new building, the art committee determined that the best location for public art is in the lobby area between the original 1909 building and the 1960’s addition. Above the gym entrance is a brick area that spans three walls, which may lend itself to art. Artists might also consider creating an enhancement piece for the “front lawn” of the school.
The budget for the project is $145,000 for one of the above locations, or to be divided between the two. The deadline for proposals to be received is Friday, March 6th by 4:30 PM and should be delivered to the UrbanArt office at 2549 Broad Avenue. All professional artists residing within the United States are invited to submit proposals for this project. For the full RFQ and further details, please see our website at www.urbanartcommission.org or email info@urbanartcommission.org.
Though the renovations focused on the new building, the art committee determined that the best location for public art is in the lobby area between the original 1909 building and the 1960’s addition. Above the gym entrance is a brick area that spans three walls, which may lend itself to art. Artists might also consider creating an enhancement piece for the “front lawn” of the school.
The budget for the project is $145,000 for one of the above locations, or to be divided between the two. The deadline for proposals to be received is Friday, March 6th by 4:30 PM and should be delivered to the UrbanArt office at 2549 Broad Avenue. All professional artists residing within the United States are invited to submit proposals for this project. For the full RFQ and further details, please see our website at www.urbanartcommission.org or email info@urbanartcommission.org.
Friday, January 9, 2009
UrbanArt Introduces 'Works in Progress'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 8, 2009 Contact Person: John Weeden, 901.454.0474 UrbanArt’s ‘Work in Progress’ presents Niki Johnson’s
Saving Face — an exploration of social networks and modern collectible friendship
Saving Face — an exploration of social networks and modern collectible friendship
UrbanArt is expanding its practice to include ‘Work in Progress’ — a series of month-long artist residencies providing a forum to develop innovative art making techniques that may be translated into public art projects. The program gives selected local artists the opportunity to use the storefront gallery space of UrbanArt on 2549 Broad Avenue as a demonstration studio for one month with a hosted closing reception.
The first artist in the series is Niki Johnson, a recent graduate of University of Memphis BFA Studio Arts program. On January 5th 2009, Johnson began Saving Face, an installation inspired by the 19th century invention of the wallet-sized portrait. The highly personalized calling cards led to the invention of trading cards and changed the way that individuals disperse their visual imprints. Facebook continues the practice of modern-day calling cards as well as emphasizing "collectible" friendships via the Internet.
Saving Face tests the depth of involvement of Johnson’s Facebook contacts by asking them to step of out of the popularity counter of networking sites to invest in a physical connection of friends via parcel post.
During the closing reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 30th, Johnson will display a multi-media installation revealing the results of her social experiment.
Local artists interested in submitting proposals to be considered for the ‘Works in Progress’ residency should contact UrbanArt for proposal guidelines and project parameters at: info@urbanartcommission.org.
The mission of the UrbanArt Commission (501c3) is to create a dynamic, vibrant, nurturing community through art and design. The UAC is funded in part by the City of Memphis, ArtsMemphis, Tennessee Arts Commission and the Hyde Foundation.
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