Two great calls from the City of Clearwater… Note the fast-approaching deadlines. (But they’re just RFQs, not RFPs. I know you all have beautiful CVs and digital “slides” ready to send out!)
==============================

======================================================
Call to Artists
Request for Qualifications
Sculpture360: Art in the Cleveland Street District Outdoor Gallery
Cleveland Street District, Clearwater, Florida
Artist Honorarium $4,000.00 (USD)
Application Deadline: Postmarked or delivered by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008
Digital images of artwork preferred

Program Background:
Adopted by City Council in 2005, the Clearwater Public Art Ordinance aims to add to the visual identity of the City, creating memorable images for visitors and residents alike.  Public art commissioned through the program will reinforce Clearwater’s role as an emerging leader in culture, recreation and environmental management, and will support the City’s development as a wonderful place to “live, learn, work and play.”

Project synopsis:
The Clearwater Public Art and Design Program is seeking up to three artists to participate in a temporary sculpture exhibition from July 2008 - July 2009.  Artwork will be selected to compliment the newly revitalized Cleveland Street District and will be displayed in a 12-month exhibition in which the works will serve as a visual anchor point and identity for the area.

For more information:
Christopher Hubbard, Public Art Specialist
(727) 562-4837
christopher.hubbard@myclearwater.com

To view the full Call to Artists, please visit http://www.clearwaterartsfoundation.org/PublicArt.asp and select “Click for more info”
====================================================================================

Call to Artists
Revised Request for Qualifications
Clearwater Fire Station 48 Training Facility
1700 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
Art Allocation Budget $42,000
Application Deadline: Postmarked or Delivered by Friday, April 18, 2008
Digital images of artwork preferred

Case for Re-advertisement:
Due a change in site plans and public accessibility to the previously advertised site, the Clearwater Public Art and Design Program is re-advertising the Fire Station 48 Training Facility project with a new, highly-accessible and visible site.  More details on the project can be found at: http://www.clearwaterartsfoundation.org/PublicArt.asp

Program Background:
Adopted by City Council in 2005, the Clearwater Public Art Ordinance aims to add to the visual identity of the City, creating memorable images for visitors and residents alike.  Public art commissioned through the program will reinforce Clearwater’s role as an emerging leader in culture, recreation and environmental management, and will support the City’s development as a wonderful place to “live, learn, work and play.”

Project Synopsis:
The Clearwater Public Art and Design Program seeks to commission a site-specific piece of public art for the City’s new Fire Station 48 Training Facility.  The selected artwork will be located on the grounds of the Fire Station 48 campus, where the Training Facility is currently under construction to expand the campus to include additional equipment storage and training areas.  The artwork will be installed in front of the existing Fire Station and will greet firefighters and visitors as they approach the station.

For more information:
Christopher Hubbard, Public Art Specialist
(727) 562-4837
christopher.hubbard@myclearwater.com

To view the full Revised Call to Artists, please visit http://www.clearwaterartsfoundation.org/PublicArt.asp and select “Click for more info”
================================================================================