Orange County, Florida Public Art Opportunity
$33,500 available for Public Art Project
Exterior Art for new park
$33,500 available for Public Art Project
Exterior Art for new park
Project: Parcel J Park
12901 Moss Park RD
Orlando, FL 32832
Contact Email: terry.olson@ocfl.net
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: International
State: Florida
Event Dates: 1/1/19 - 1/1/19
Entry Deadline: 4/24/20
Project Description
The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artist(s) or artists’ team(s) to develop artwork for a new public park that will be easy to maintain and durable. The art and materials used need to be very low maintenance, and able to withstand the elements. The park will be unmanned. The park and artwork will not be lit at night. No electricity is available to the artwork.
The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artist(s) or artists’ team(s) to develop artwork for a new public park that will be easy to maintain and durable. The art and materials used need to be very low maintenance, and able to withstand the elements. The park will be unmanned. The park and artwork will not be lit at night. No electricity is available to the artwork.
Possibilities include, but not limited to:
- Functional Art (kid friendly)
- Free-standing sculpture
- Park Benches
- Bike Racks
- Fencing
- Art and images embedded in sidewalks
- Mosaic walkway
- Mosaic on concessions building
- Kinetic sculpture
- Signage
Background
Orange County, Florida is a rapidly growing metropolitan area of over one million residents containing the City of Orlando and a dozen other municipalities.
This will be a new park in the growing suburbs on former Florida scrub land where Sandhill Cranes once were a common sight, and it will provide the County with several lit fields for sports like soccer, lacrosse, etc. There will also be an inclusive playground where children with disabilities can play alongside typically-abled children. This will be a playground where all children will feel at home.
With over 75 million visitors to the community each year, the area is becoming a cultural capital in ways that go far beyond the theme parks that have brought tens of thousands of skilled artists and creative thinkers to consider Central Florida their home. A minority majority community with over 160 languages spoken in the public schools. A recent study indicates that by 2030 Orlando may be the most diverse major metro area in the world. The county values innovation, collaboration and inclusion. This project provides the opportunity to offer art as part of the recreational experiences in this new neighborhood.
Site
The future Parcel "J" park site is on located in East Orange County northwest of the entrance to Moss Park. It is located on the northwest side and behind Fire Station #77. Construction will begin in spring 2020, with the opening scheduled by spring 2021. Artist coordination with developer is required.
The future Parcel "J" park site is on located in East Orange County northwest of the entrance to Moss Park. It is located on the northwest side and behind Fire Station #77. Construction will begin in spring 2020, with the opening scheduled by spring 2021. Artist coordination with developer is required.
The entrance to the park will be shared with a yet to be constructed elementary school.
The site is approximately 16 acres in size and will include:
- 100% fenced inclusive playground
- Three lighted multi-purpose fields for soccer, football and lacrosse games
- Concessions building
- Three very large majestic oak trees
- Parking and side walks
Images of site plans, the current site, and majestic oak trees. For images of identical concession building, as well as a list of local flora contact Dawn.Knight@ocfl.net.
Budget
$33,500 has been approved for artwork for the park. The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract (or contracts), that will cover artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses.
$33,500 has been approved for artwork for the park. The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract (or contracts), that will cover artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media. Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work.
This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media. Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work.
Selection Process
A selection panel consisting of the project manager, arts professionals, landscape architect and program administrators for the facility and the park system, will review artists’ qualifications. Several artists will be selected to provide proposals and will be paid a stipend of $500 each for their proposal. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals. The Arts & Cultural Affairs Director serves as the non-voting Chair of the Selection panel.
A selection panel consisting of the project manager, arts professionals, landscape architect and program administrators for the facility and the park system, will review artists’ qualifications. Several artists will be selected to provide proposals and will be paid a stipend of $500 each for their proposal. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals. The Arts & Cultural Affairs Director serves as the non-voting Chair of the Selection panel.
The Public Artist Selection Panel and Orange County reserve the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, applicants or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and without prior notice.
Selection Criteria
Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, park environment and values of the county and this particular park.
Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, park environment and values of the county and this particular park.
Submittal Requirements
Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is not required but helpful.
Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is not required but helpful.
Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).
Letter of interest, outlining interest in the project and a preliminary statement of approach.
A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 12. Images of finished works or conceptual drawings can be submitted. Provide additional information to assure the Selection Panel of ability to realize a public art project and that it will be completed and installed as designed.
Timeline
- Submittals due: Friday, April 24, 2020
- Panel review: Tuesday, April 28, 2020
- Selected finalists notified: Thursday, April 30, 2020
- Final Proposals Due: Thursday, June 11, 2020
- Artwork installation: Fall / Winter 2020
Contact
For further information, contact Mr. Terry Olson, Director, Arts & Cultural Affairs. Terry.Olson@ocfl.net, 407-836-5540.
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