THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking proposals to create a public art installation on a prominent central area in front of the building. This location will be highly visible to pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Delaware St. We are most interested in commissioning a work of art that that is meaningful in the context of its time and place and one that resonates with the members of the surrounding community. We welcome the possibility of kinetic or solar-powered elements and we are open to a variety of mediums and techniques provided that the artwork is durable, weather and vandal resistant. Please view images of the project here: https://midpen.app.box.com/s/bp8rb3ezji2abjjfocjf80lb9a4rlv4o
WHO WE ARE
MidPen Housing is one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers, owners and managers of high-quality affordable housing. In the forty years since MidPen was founded, it has developed over 100 communities and 7,500 homes for low-income families, seniors and special needs individuals throughout Northern California. www.midpen-housing.org
Westlake Urban is a full service real estate development company based in San Mateo, CA. Westlake Urban is committed to connecting people, places, ideas and technology to build better communities. It is currently redeveloping numerous properties in its existing portfolio around the Bay Area. To learn more about how Westlake Urban values public art, please read our blog post at:http://westlakeurban.com/connect-through-public-art/.
Palo Alto Partners has over 50 years in combined experience in all facets of the real estate field including design, engineering, construction, entitlement and marketing. Palo Alto Partners has worked with private for-profit and non-profit developers, cities and counties throughout Northern California on commercial, multi-family and single family developments, as well as infrastructure and public works projects. www.paloaltopartners.net
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Artists interested in responding to this Request for Proposals must submit all of the following information by April 10, 2015
Artist Experience:
Brief descriptions of your current work should be included as well as photos of completed projects that are most similar in scope to the proposed housing project. Please include detailed information (location, medium/materials, client, timeline, budget) and photographs for at least two completed (include projects most similar scope).
Installation Proposal:
Include a description of the proposed concept for the 1990-2000 S. Delaware artwork. This should include a written explanation of how it will help to define and enliven this public space, along with at least one image to illustrate the concept. Dimensions of the potential art area: Top: 10' x 26', Front wall: 12' x 6', Ground 12' x 6'.
Proposed Schedule:
4/10/15: Deadline for RFP
4/30/15: Interviews for finalists
May: Design Review and Preparation for San Mateo Civic Arts Committee Meeting
June-October: Production of art work
November/December 2015: completion and Installation
Proposed Budget:
The total budget range for this artwork is approximately $70,000-$100,000, including installation. Please include an itemized budget for the proposed project, including costs of each portion of the work, as well as the artist’s fee.
Submittal:
Proposals must be submitted through Call for Entry: https://www.callforentry.org
SELECTION PROCESS
The jury, comprised of project partners and community members, will choose up to three artists to interview before arriving at a final decision.
For questions regarding the housing project or to schedule a site visit, call Helen Tong-Ishikawa: 650-356-2968
For questions about the Public Art Proposal, call Melissa Smedley: 831-737-5360
https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=2511
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