2022 REDMOND PUBLIC ART INTENSIVE EASTSIDE, WORKSHOP
DEADLINE to apply: Thursday, August 4, 2022 , at 5 P.M. PST
FUNDING: $100 Stipend for participants that complete the workshop and homework
SCHEDULE:
- Thursday, July 28, 2022 Optional Q&A, 6:30-7:30pm *
- Thursday, August 4, 2022 Applications due, 5pm PST
- Friday, August 12, 2022 Selection announced
- Saturdays, Sept 24 & October 1 Workshop Dates, 10am-5pm *
*Location: Downtown Redmond (email CulturalArts@redmond.gov if virtual accommodations
are needed)
OPPORTUNITY :
Public Art Intensive Eastside is a two-day basic training sponsored by the City of Redmond and open to visual artists who have an interest in exploring the presentation of their work in public settings, community-building or enhancing the built environment. Topics covered include: contracting, fabrication, maintenance, and social practice. Plan to spend an additional 8-12 hours outside of the workshops to develop a public art concept for homework. Participants that attend both dates and complete the homework will receive a $100 stipend and be eligible for an exclusive paid opportunity to apply for a temporary public art project for the City of Redmond.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Artists will be selected through a panel process based on the strength of their application and must meet the below qualifications:
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must live in and around Redmond or surrounding areas
- Able to participate in both workshop dates
- Has not received a temporary or permanently sited public commission with a total budget of over $5,000
- Has not previously completed the Public Art Intensive Eastside
The City of Redmond affirms its commitment towards a culturally inclusive community and seeks artists comprised of a diverse working group in terms of cultural experiences, backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual identity, gender identity and abilities, etc.
APPLICATION
To apply, each artist must submit the following materials via e-mail or hard copy:
- Artist Bio (not to exceed 300 words)
- Letter of Interest (not to exceed 500 words) including:
- What interested you in the field of public art generally?
- Why do you want to move towards a public art practice?
- How will this benefit your career?
- Images of Past Work
- Up to 5 images of similar previous work
- An image list or caption with the following information for each photo: title, year made, dimensions, medium and short description.
- Video substitutions are accepted:
- Links to online video sharing platform, no file attachments
Video settings should be set to public - Should not exceed 1 minute run time
Email Submission:
Mail to: CulturalArts@redmond.gov
Subject line should read: Public Art Intensive Eastside_NAME
Include:
Name of Artist with contact information
Address
Phone
E-mail
Artist’s website link (if available)
One consolidated PDF including Artist Bio, Letter of Interest, and Images
Hardcopy Submission:
Mail to:
ATTN Cultural Arts 4NPK
City of Redmond
PO Box 97010
Redmond WA 98073
Or Hand Deliver:
Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Include:
Cover Page with Name of Artist and contact information
Address
Phone
Email
Artist Bio, letter of Interest and Images
Applications are due Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 5 P.M. PST
Questions? Please email CulturalArts@redmond.gov or attend Q&A on Thursday, July 28th from 6:3
