Fountain Square Art Parade: Call for Participation
Who doesn’t love a parade? The Fountain Square Arts Council invite you to participate in an all ages event with neighborhood residents, artists, musicians and more at the 2010 Fountain Square Art Parade!
This year's parade will be held in conjunction with Masterpiece in a Day and the Fountain Square Art Fair on September 18, 2010.
Getting In On the Fountain Square Art Parade
Anyone can participate in the Fountain Square Art Parade!
Individuals or groups may generate content for the parade such as floats, marches or dances, or portable artworks. To register your project information for inclusion in the Art Parade, go to the registration page.
Contact
Please send inquiries to fsacouncil@yahoo.com or call 317-658-1011.
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Request for Proposals
ALABAMA STREET PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Project Overview
In June 2010, Southeast Neighborhood Development, in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, is creating a green infrastructure project in the 1500 block of South Alabama. This plaza will include rain gardens, ornamental trees, historic lighting, and an art platform.
We are seeking proposals for a freestanding, iconic object of significant size. The piece should be touchable, sturdy, and low maintenance. The selected artist will be responsible for fabrication, delivery and installation of the piece.
Site Description
The piece will stand on a 6’ diameter concrete platform with anchors pre-installed. It will be surrounded by permeable paving, rain gardens, and ornamental trees. This space will serve a community gathering area.
Budget
The selected artist will be awarded $500 at the onset of the project and $2000 after the installation of the piece for a total award of $2,500.00. The artist is responsible for delivery and installation of the piece. SEND will take care of all permits.
Eligibility
All Indiana artists - eighteen years or older - are eligible for this project. Art student and team proposals are acceptable. Selection Process All proposals must be submitted in full by August 1st, 2010. A selection committee of neighborhood leaders and Alabama Street residents will select three finalists. Finalists will be asked to personally present their proposal to this committee in mid-August. The award winner will be selected by September 1st, 2010. The piece must be completed and installed by November 1st, 2010.
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be judged by their creativity and sensitivity to the setting.
Application Requirements
The following items must be submitted in full by August 1st:
- Letter of Interest (one page)
- Professional Resume
- Digital images of 2-3 previous pieces.
- Project proposal (narrative of one page)
- Renderings and/or models of the piece.
Electronic submissions are acceptable. Those wishing these materials returned should provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. All items should be mailed to:
Jim Mulholland
Southeast Neighborhood Development, Inc.
1030 Orange
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Or send to:
For additional questions, call 503-5852.
Project Timeline
RFP Released May 30, 2010
Proposals Due August 1, 2010
Finalists Interviews Mid August
Awardee Selected September 1, 2010
Installation November 1, 2010