Online Entries open now for the SDWS 8th Annual Plein Air Exhibition to be held at the San Diego Watercolor Gallery from July 3-3,. 2024. Deadline for entries is April 26. This year’s juror is award-winning artist, Shuang Li. Cash awards of $1,000, $500 and $300. Accepted paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and in our Online Store! To get more information and to view the prospectus go to www.sdws.org. For questions, please contact [email protected].

A juried call for street, documentary, and news photography of and about the people within the county of Los Angeles (inclusive of L.A. City).
A larger-than-life display of photography that will take place in DTLA on April 27, 2024. The location is a football-field-sized parking lot in Chinatown.
Following a juried process, the selected photographers will have bodies of work edited into a video presentation with music, and projected 80 feet wide and three stories high in front of a live audience. Following the big event, the L.A. Public Libraries will screen this presentation once a month for a year in all parts of Los Angeles, with five photographers in attendance to talk with the public afterwards.
WHAT SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHERS RECEIVE
Participation in Projecting L.A. 2024
Opportunity to take part in additional monthly indoor screenings at a variety of Los Angeles Public Library Branches
Opportunity to be featured in press coverage for Projecting L.A.
Each photographer receives a free online profile page on www.thelaproject.org.
Photographer’s name, website, social media addresses and one photograph will be featured in the event catalog.
Street Photography magazine will feature a story on all the photographers involved in Projecting L.A. 2024, plus the publisher will also feature one photographer from the group.

Summary

The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) invites professional Artists to apply for a public art commission in connection with the construction of the Public Works Campus in Bend, Oregon.

The commission is for a large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall located at the south boundary of the Public Works campus and a smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture located at the main entrance of campus. Both works of art should be related to one another and be a continuous idea, sharing materials and inspiration. See attached graphics package for location and size of both works of art and the general inspiration for the two sculptural elements. The project timeline is 2024-2025 and the project budget is $300,000.

The City of Bend and AIPP are dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA+ artists to apply. Furthermore, we value and support the participation of local artists in this initiative.

Bend, Oregon Overview

Bend, Oregon is a mountain town surrounded by public lands. Residents and visitors are drawn to Bend for its high desert climate and varied year-round recreation. Bend has grown and flourished, truly a community with diverse backgrounds and a shared love for the place and lifestyle. Bend is home to nationally recognized breweries, Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, The High Desert Museum, Central Oregon Community College and the Oregon State University-Cascades Campus. Today, Bend is the largest Oregon city east of the Cascades Mountains with a population of just over 100,000.

Site & Project Context

The new Public Works Campus for the City of Bend will be home to five public works departments: Utilities, Transportation Mobility, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering & Infrastructure Planning. The 35.5-acre site will include offices, meeting spaces, storage facilities, specialized workshop areas and the City’s water lab.

The campus design is inspired by the Central Oregon context of high desert landscape, volcanic geology, and prominent mountain peaks and will blend in with the surrounding landscape while providing efficient, healthy, and durable workspaces for the public works departments. Each building embodies simplicity and timelessness in both form and material. Clad in weathering steel that will change to a deep rust color over time, the buildings complement the rich desert earth tones, volcanic rock outcroppings, and the Juniper-forested site.

The large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall will be located along the southern boundary of the site, at NE Cooley Boulevard. This work of art is intended to first be a sculptural element that runs along the public street edge of campus where vehicular and pedestrian traffic will view and experience something that may speak to what the public works campus is about or the role that the public works departments have within the city of Bend. Secondly, the sculptural screen wall will serve as a visual screen of the internal public works storage yards from public street view. While the sculptural screen wall does not need to be completely solid, it should shield the public from views into the south storage area, meeting the City’s Land Use code for that function, while sharing abstract hints to those experiencing it about public works, the local natural topography, or the history of this place through the art itself.

The smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture will be located near the northern boundary of the site, at NE Talus Place, near the main entrance to the campus. This work of art could be a panel from the screen wall, or a sculptural element that is similar in style and material to the screen wall that would connect both the entrance and exit to the public works campus. Artists will have the flexibility to propose a sculptural element that relates back to the south wall that could be near or part of the monument sign. There is some flexibility regarding size and location and the final location will be determined by the selected artist and design team.

The large-scale sculptural screen wall and the campus entry sculpture should speak to one another and be of the same idea and inspiration. See attached graphics package for location and size of both works of art and the general inspiration for the two sculptural elements. The artist(s) will develop the works of art in collaboration with key players on the architecture and design team at Hennebery Eddy Architects as well as the City of Bend project staff and coordination with the construction team.

Inspiration for the Sculptural Screen Wall & Campus Entry Sculptural Elements

Centering equity in the creation of art, the artist(s) are encouraged to draw inspiration from the unique and enriching contributions of the Public Works departments to the City of Bend. The work of art should resonate with both those working on campus and the public passing by the campus, embodying meaning and relevance, yet can be abstract allowing passersby to engage and bring additional depth of meaning simply by experiencing it. The art will primarily be an experience while driving by and should be understandable from that perspective. It has the potential, but is not a requirement, to convey significance and/or celebrate any of the following:

•The work undertaken by Public Works departments, including the specific tools and materials used, the tasks performed or simply the inspiration of such.

•The Native history of the location, the specific site, and its evolution over time.

•The natural environment, topography, climate, and distinctive features of Central Oregon.

By emphasizing equity in this artistic endeavor, we aim to create a piece that reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences related to the Public Works departments and the broader community.

The work of art shall be integrated into the overall design of the Public Works campus through:

•Materials, scale, language

The sculpture elements can be abstract, integrative, can change based on where it is viewed from, be discoverable, can teach or tell a story. While the project team has envisioned that the screen wall could be made from corten or rusted steel sheets or panels, pipes, or slats—similar to the material on the exterior facade of the buildings throughout the campus, the Artist has the liberty to propose other solutions they find that could work best for the screen wall.

Placement and Materials

The public will be able to enjoy the works of art at the edges of the Public Works campus during the day or evening, from both public streets at the north and south edges of campus.

The works of art for the Sculptural Screen Wall will sit on a concrete foundation that runs along the edge of campus at NE Cooley Boulevard, from the west boundary approximately 250’ feet to the east. The sculpture shall sit above grade at a maximum 15’ tall, but no less than 10’ tall and can vary in height and width as it runs the length.

A smaller Campus Entry Sculpture that relates to the larger Screen Wall will be incorporated at the north edge of campus, near the main entry of campus from NE Talus Place. Final placement and dimensions will be determined with the artist and design team.

The materials used for the Sculptural Screen Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture must be durable to weather and UV conditions in Oregon and may be made of Corten steel to align with the overall campus material palette. The works of art should be one continuous idea that continues from the south campus edge to the north campus entry.

Each Finalist will discuss proposed materials and protective finishes with our Conservator in advance of the Zoom meeting presenting their design renderings. Our Conservator will submit a preliminary report to the selection committee on the proposed materials. The Artist selected for the commission will work with our Conservator, the City of Bend and the architectural design team on any revisions to ensure the work of art is durable for an outdoor setting and materials selected are low maintenance.

Project Budgets

The maximum project budget for this commission is $300,000, including stamped engineering drawings, permitting, fabrication, subcontractors, installation, delivery, insurance and travel expenses (not including initial site visit to Bend during selection process). The footings will be designed with the Artist, and basic parameters for the footings will be provided to all Finalists for the Sculptural Screen Wall and Campus Entry Sculpture. Only Finalists will submit an itemized budget for the proposed project.

The City of Bend dedicates one percent (1%) of the total eligible costs of certain improvement projects to the selection, fabrication, installation, ongoing maintenance, community education, and documentation of public art. This project is a portion of the 1% dedicated to this Campus.

Project Timeline

· Call to Artists announced: March 26, 2024

· Application Due: May 1, 2024 (11pm PST)

· Notification of Finalists: Mid-to-Late May 2024

· Design Time and Site Visit to Bend: June to mid-July 2024

· Designer or Artist Presentation of Design Renderings via Zoom: Mid-to-Late July 2024

· Public Input Display: August 2024

· Commission Selection: Late August

· Design Team Meetings with Artist via Zoom: Fall 2024

· Installation: Summer 2025

Selection Process

Phase 1: The Selection Committee consisting of representatives from Art in Public Places, City of Bend and a local architecture firm will select two Finalists. The stipend for travel and design time is $1,750. Finalists will use the stipend for a Site Visit to Bend early in the design phase to see the site and meet key players from the AiPP C...

The Fireline Fellowship invites writers, artists, and thought leaders in the humanities to become part of a thinking community that, for two and a half years, will explore issues related to wildfire at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest (the Andrews).

In October, 2024, fellows will meet in person with scientists and stay at the Andrews and then will meet quarterly online. Fellows will receive a stipend, opportunities to learn alongside scientists in the field, and up to four weeks of residency time at the Andrews. Fellows will develop new projects for a public audience and/or involving public engagement, and projects will be presented in collaboration with the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx). Eight Fireline Fellowships will be awarded: three by invitation and five by application.

Set on the slopes of the Western Cascades, the 16,000-acre H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest is one of the most closely studied forests in the world. For 75 years, researchers have focused their attention on everything from the spread of tiny mycelial threads below ground to the old-growth trees towering above to all that lives and breathes in between. Scientific discoveries here have challenged prevalent notions about forest “management” and deepened our understanding of forests. And, over the past 20 years, writers, musicians and artists have joined the scientists in the forest as part of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections program, creating work that reflects on our relationships with forests and how that relationship changes over time.

On August 5, 2023, a lightning strike sparked a fire near Lookout Mountain in the Andrews forest. For months the Lookout Fire burned through the old growth, over study plots and up and over the ridges. Neighboring communities were evacuated for the second time in three years. In the forest, the fire blazed over creeks and turned great trees into smoldering stumps. The fire destroyed many long-term experiments, tools and equipment. By the return of the rain in October, 70% of the Andrews had experienced fire.

There are hundreds of miles of firelines in the forest now. These lines etched in the land mark what burned and what did not as wildland fire crews hacked and dug through the underbrush, feller-bunchers clipped down trees, and bulldozers scraped the old-growth moss to bare earth. Natural firelines formed with shifts in the wind, changes in topography, vegetation, or moisture, and finally, the coming of rain.

There are firelines in the scientists’ datasets too. A delineation between the pre-fire known and the post-fire unknown. And firelines radiate into our thinking and imagination. The blurry lines between grief and curiosity, nihilism and hope, and fear and awe. Lines of inquiry about what it means to recover from and live with fire. Lines of poetry, music, essays, books and art that will make meaning, reimagine limited narratives, and help us find our way in this new era of wildfire.

As both natural processes and part of socio-ecological systems bound to cultural traditions, values, habits, and imaginaries, wildland fires clear a space for re-envisioning our connections with each other and with the rest of the natural world. This fire, in a place with a deep history of long-term inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, offers a unique opportunity to engage with the many questions, complexities and experiences connected with wildfire.

LRPA FIRE STATIONS 7 AND 10
The City of Loveland Art in Public Places is accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Artist to create unique exterior works of public artwork for Fire Station 7 and Fire Station 10, located within the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority boundaries, which extend beyond Loveland City limits. There are 187 square miles and over 109,000 people served within this area. Artists may be considered for one or both projects. Below, each fire station has a detailed overview of the site.

The preferred themes and locations for the final artwork selections are outlined within this RFQ. There is a desire for artists’ interpretations as each station has its unique characteristics, offering artists innovative and creative opportunities to utilize historical objects to tell the story of rural firefighting, the wildlands and wildlife within its boundaries.

When submitting your application, Artists must state their preference for Fire Station 7, Fire Station 10 or both projects. Please note that the City is currently accepting information regarding qualifications and samples of past work. Artists should not include proposals.

OVERVIEW OF EACH SITE

Each station is described below and presents unique characteristics to their respective sites.

Fire Station 7 is located in the foothills along N. CO Road 27 near the Big Thompson Canyon. The environment surrounding the fire station includes landscaping which includes an educational walking tour of fire hardening and mitigation efforts. Following the station’s destruction during the 2013 flood, a historic fire siren was recovered from the site. Fire staff would like to incorporate the siren into a public artwork display to tell the story of how the flood impacted the community, its response to the disaster, and how the community bounced back. The siren is heavy, measuring approximately 5 x 3 feet.

The total budget for Fire Station 7 artwork is $36,800.

Fire Station 10 is located on Ronald Reagan Blvd in Johnstown and was opened in October of 2022. The community room and training center, just off the main entry, is dedicated to showcasing the history of the 140-year-old Bartholf Hose Company's antique hose cart and a photo of the company with some smaller antique equipment. There is a desire to feature visuals of firefighters in period-correct uniforms and equipment from 1883-1910. A modern equipped firefighter could also be incorporated. Artwork will be displayed indoors in front of an 8-foot-high window. It is important to the team that the artwork not only suits the interior space but is also clearly visible from the outside at night.

The total budget for Fire Station 10 artwork is $62,600.

SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION

The selected artist/artist team will be responsible for utilizing the exterior of the site to:

identify sites for integrated artwork
interpret the history and/or functions of Fire & Rescue services
interpret the site using feedback from user groups
identify ways to maximize the Art in Public Places monies by capitalizing upon existing resources and site interpretation
Finalists for this project will be provided with images and videos of the site. Several areas have been identified as key locations for public artwork; however, finalists will have the freedom to present designs for areas of their choice.

The artwork may reflect the nature environment and elements - particularly, wildlands and wildlife, which may draw elements from the 2020 Cameron Peak wildfire, which burned through an area of 208,913 acres on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Larimer and Jackson Counties and Rocky Mountain National Park.
The unique characteristics of Fire-related duties and situations.
Strong desire for artwork that reflects the lives of fire personnel.
The artwork may be placed either on or in the building, within the visible, public areas of the site.
BUDGETS: Each project budget includes design, fabrication, insurance, installation, travel, contingency, and all incidental costs.
Project Budgets: Fire Station 7 artwork is $36,800, and Fire Station 10 artwork is $62,600; $99,400 (total) if an artist is awarded both projects.

PROJECT TIMELINE: Finalists for these projects will be expected to provide a timeline at the time of presentation. The construction for both locations has been completed and the timeline is somewhat flexible; however, a final completion date by summer 2025 is desired.

APPLICATION PROCESS: From this RFQ, up to three finalists may be selected to present design concepts for this project. Finalists will be paid an honorarium to develop and present their artwork design concepts. Please do not submit proposals to this RFQ, as those proposals will be removed from the jury process.

All applications must be submitted through the CAFÉ website at: www.callforentry.org. Incomplete applications will not be juried by the artwork selection committee. All applications must include:

a preliminary statement of approach for the project, which communicates experience with projects of similar scope and scale
a minimum of 5 images of fabricated and installed public artwork completed within the past five years that highlight your previous accomplishment(s) with installations of similar appropriate scale. No more than 2 images per project are permitted. Do not submit images of past proposals that have not been executed as your application will be removed from the jury process. Minimum: 5; Maximum: 10 images
your professional resumes for the artist(s) applying to this project specifically highlighting similar outdoor commissions and/or sculpture installations
Three professional references for artist(s) applying to this project
SELECTION CRITIERA
The primary criteria for selection:

Aesthetics: Does the artwork meet the aesthetic preferences as stated within the RFQ?
Assigned Personnel: Does the artist/artist team working on the project have the necessary skills to execute the project? Are there sufficient people with the requisite skills assigned to the project?
Has the artist/artist team completed projects of a similar scope on time and on budget?
Scope of Proposal: Does the artist/artist team demonstrate an understanding of the project objective, appropriate scale, and desired results?
Materials: Are the materials safe and durable enough for the Colorado climate (including intense sun and winds of up to 120/mph)?
Availability: Can the installation be completed within an acceptable timeframe?
JURY OVERVIEW

AIPP staff will oversee operations and administer the decisions of the jury panel.
Areas have been identified as key locations for public artwork; however, finalists will have the freedom to present designs for areas of their choice. All finalists will be provided with images of the site. After the finalists’ presentations, one artist/artist team will be awarded this project.
Each finalist shall present detailed drawings for their concept(s), and detailed narrative of their concept. Additional presentation materials that the artist feels appropriate for the jury panel’s review are highly encouraged.
A detailed budget is required of the finalists. This budget must include all expenditures in connection with the execution of the project. Before submitting a proposal, artists must ensure the project can be executed as presented.
Artwork Selection Panel: Members of the City of Loveland Visual Arts Commission (9), Fire Department (6), and Loveland residents (3) will serve as jurors for the project.
Up to three finalists may be selected to present design concepts for this project. Each artist/artist team will enter into a contract with the City.
An honorarium of $1500 will be paid to each finalist that presents their design concept(s) at a regularly scheduled Visual Arts Commission meeting. (Date: Thurs., August 1, 2024.)

FINAL COMMISSIONED ARTIST

The awarded artist/artist team will enter into a contract with the City of Loveland and will be required to carry general liability insurance of $1 million and execute the design as presented. Stamped, engineered drawings are required before acceptance and installation.

Because this artwork is considered site-specific, the awarded artist may not install a similar project or edition of this artwork within a 60-mile radius of the installation site.
Project completion date will be determined jointly by the artist, City staff, with input from the Visual Arts Commission.
The awarded artist/artist team will work closely with Cultural Services, Facilities and Fire staff throughout the project timeline to ensure project requirements are met.
All finished work shall be true to the approved maquette or drawings, design, concept, and budget, as approved by the Loveland Visual Arts Commission. The artists’ progress reports must be made as contracted.
Application Requirements
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The project is open to any professional artist residing within a 150-mile radius of Loveland, Colorado. Each application must be completed in its entirety to be considered and must include:

Current resume or curriculum vitae.
5-10 digital images representing past work completed within the last five years
A written preliminary statement, not to exceed one page, which addresses the artist’s interest in this project and a preliminary statement of approach.
3 professional references

Open to all artists 18 years and older. Watercolor, acrylic and gouache mediums on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel are eligible. The San Diego Watercolor Society Exhibition runs from 9/29 – 10/31, 2024. Juror is Ratindra Das, AWS, TWSA. $20,000 in awards, $5,000 First Prize. Paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and Online! For Prospectus go to www.sdws.org. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Sacramento County Department of Airports Request for Qualifications and Experience (RFQ&E)
Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m. PDT

The Sacramento County Department of Airports invites artists and artist teams to submit a statement of qualifications and experience for the Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Public Artworks at Sacramento International Airport (New Terminal B Parking Garage and Pedestrian Walkway Projects)

SMForward, which includes six major construction projects, represents a historic opportunity to integrate art into the traveler’s experience while reinforcing and contributing to the Sacramento region’s identity.

Parklane Gallery will host the 32nd Annual International Miniature Show in the month of July 2024. Parklane Gallery has been at the heart of the Kirkland area fine art community since 1991. The gallery is located across Lake Washington from Seattle, in beautiful downtown Kirkland. July is an optimal month for an exhibition in Kirkland as tourists and local visiting shops and restaurants bring foot traffic and art lovers to the gallery.

Open to both 2D & 3D art. Miniature art is fine art on a small scale with minute attention to detail which can be enlarged or withstand close inspection without revealing faults. Non-representation work such as abstracts must meet the spirit of a miniature if all other factors in the definition of a miniature is met. No photography or digital art will be considered.

The lobby of the Red Room Art Gallery will be hosting Electric Plaid, a show celebrating garish art.

Provide a photo of the work and a brief description of the piece. $25 per entry, unlimited entries. Entry fee must be sent via venmo to @charles-pellicane-red-room (last four 7041) for consideration.

Jurors will select art for artistic merit, response to the call, and fit to the contemporary eclectic gallery space.

Paintings must be under 72" on any singular dimensions. Sculptures must be under 36" in any dimension.

No cursing or profanity will be accepted. All soundtracks should be between three and eleven minutes long.

All accepted painting entries must be prepared for hanging.

You will be emailed shortly with further instructions if your art is select for our show. If not, we encourage you to apply again as our space is limited and we see a lot of great art.

All physical media must be "for sale." Red Room Art Gallery takes a 30% commission on any items sold during the show.

PROUD+ 2024 is the seventh national exhibition of LGBTQIA+ visual arts running from July 2 - Aug 3, 2024 at The Studio Door (San Diego, CA). 
LGBTQIA+ artists are encouraged to present contemporary works that celebrate the unique sense of pride that this diverse community has. The Studio Door is seeking artwork that expresses authentic, diverse viewpoints from the LGBTQIA+ experience.  Show us what your Pride looks like.
Juror: Michael Swank, Director of Exhibition and Residency at Art Gallery Studios (Mexico City, Mexico), producer of Bureau of Queer Artists.