Request for Proposals:
Public Art in
Downtown Florence
Design
Vision and Goal:
The Florence Downtown
Development Corporation (FDDC) seeks to commission a free-standing or wall-mounted outdoor work
of art to add to the beautification, redevelopment and regeneration of downtown Florence.
The artwork chosen for 2013 will be the first piece in what will become the Florence Downtown Sculpture Garden/Courtyard.
The project must
integrate well with the location and be constructed of weather-resistant
materials. The work selected must be
fully installed by April 30th, 2013.
Eligibility:
This opportunity is
open to visual artists, ages 18 and older. Proposals from all geographic areas
of the United States are
welcome, however, preference will be given to artists who live, work or create
in the Pee Dee (defined by
FDDC as Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg Counties).
The
Site:
The planned Florence
Downtown Sculpture Garden/Courtyard is located at 113-119 South Dargan Street in downtown Florence,
SC. In late 2012, the three buildings currently at this address will be
demolished, leaving a breezeway
through to the Hotel Florence and Victor's Restaurant which are scheduled to
open May, 2013. The
courtyard/walkway area is approximately 47 feet wide and 130 feet long. The
area will connect to an outdoor
dining area and water feature that will be at the west end of the
walk/courtyard.
This project is part
of a major revitalization project in downtown Florence. The Hotel Florence, Victor's Restaurant, the Clay
Pot Cafe, Railroad Junction Art Gallery and Da Massimo's Italian Restaurant represent recent
major private investments in downtown Florence. Adding to these, the
governmental and non-profit
efforts have resulted in the construction of a new Florence Museum which will
open in late 2013, the Francis
Marion University Performing Arts Center which opened in November, 2011, as well as the Florence Little Theater, Library and
the Art Trail Gallery which have opened in recent years and started the creation of an Arts Corridor
appropriate for the placement of public art.
The
Artist Selection Process:
Semi-finalists will be
selected by a panel consisting of representatives from the Florence Regional
Arts Alliance, Florence
Museum, Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau and private businesses.
Semifinalists will be invited to
submit more detailed applications, including scale drawings for review by the
aforementioned panel.
The panel will make a recommendation to the Florence DowntownDevelopment Board of
Directors and Florence City Council as to which proposal should be selected.
Final Selection Criteria
will be based on:
Artistic merit
Appropriateness to
the site
Feasibility
Durability
(appropriate for heavily used, outdoor site)
Required
Application Materials:
In
response to this RFP, applicants must submit the following no later than
October 31, 2012:
• Completed and signed
coversheet/certification form
• Digital portfolio:
Note: A
link to a professional website or a jump drive with 10 digital images and title
list. Artwork
must be clearly labeled with the artist's name, date of completion, materials and dimensions.
• Written description of the proposed work (no more
than one page)
• Preliminary drawing of the proposed work
(dimensions not to exceed 18" x 24")
• Proposed budget
• Timeline for the project.
Note: The artist will
be selected no later than November 30, 2012 and the art must be delivered by April 30, 2013.
• Current biography and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information of two references
(email and phone)
• List of commissioned and installed work in
public or private collections completed within the last ten years
Budget:
$25,000
for the total project including artist's commission, design, materials,
fabrication, and
transportation.
Assistance may be required by artist during the installation process.
Additional
Information:
The
work of art will be in place for a period of up to ten years. Thereafter, the
Florence
Downtown
Development Corporation will retain possession of the work, at its discretion.
Deadline
for Submission:
All
submissions must be postmarked on October 31, 2012 or hand-delivered by 5:30 pm
to the Florence
Downtown Development Offices at 218 West Evans, Florence, SC. Please note that applications will not be accepted
by fax or email. All artists will be notified of the selection results by November 30, 2012.
Installation:
April 2013
Submissions
must be delivered to:
Florence
Downtown Development Corporation
PO
Box 467
Florence,
SC 29503
Express/UPS
delivery address:
Florence
Downtown Development Corporation
218
West Evans St. Florence,
SC 29501
For
more information:
Ray
Reich
Executive
Director
Florence
Downtown Development Corporation
843-678-5913
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