Big Ideas for a Small Space Call for Artists - 2013 Call for Artists
Brought to you by LAND studio and Cleveland Public Library
Program DescriptionSee Also is an annual program of the Cleveland Public Library in partnership with LAND studio that invites artists, designers, and other creative professionals to create temporary public art projects in the library’s Eastman Reading Garden. The program commissions innovative, thought-provoking works of art that add to the library’s already broad range of educational and cultural programming. Each year, one artist or team of artists is selected to exhibit an artwork from May until October in this highly visible and beloved space. The Eastman Reading Garden is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland between the library’s historic Main Building and the newer Louis Stokes Wing of the Cleveland Public Library.
2013 ThemeThroughout Cleveland’s history, people have dreamed big, offering unique depictions of what a cityscape could contain. This ambitious visioning has produced a range of concepts, big and small, fantastic and far-fetched, that could redefine Cleveland’s landscape. From attaching ferris wheels to bridges to erecting a giant Superman across the Cuyahoga, Clevelanders have long conveyed fearlessness and creativity in their dreams.
For the 2013 See Also installation, we are asking artists to think BIG. In the spirit of thinking big for our city, Cleveland Public Library and LAND studio challenge artists to design thoughtful, wacky, novel or whimsical concepts for a jury of local stakeholders to consider for installation in the Eastman Reading Garden. Artists are encouraged to develop concepts that deal with the garden space specifically, or present ideas for sites throughout the city at the scale of the garden.
One or more artists will be selected to create an installation for the garden that showcases their big dreams for a small space.
2013 ThemeThroughout Cleveland’s history, people have dreamed big, offering unique depictions of what a cityscape could contain. This ambitious visioning has produced a range of concepts, big and small, fantastic and far-fetched, that could redefine Cleveland’s landscape. From attaching ferris wheels to bridges to erecting a giant Superman across the Cuyahoga, Clevelanders have long conveyed fearlessness and creativity in their dreams.
For the 2013 See Also installation, we are asking artists to think BIG. In the spirit of thinking big for our city, Cleveland Public Library and LAND studio challenge artists to design thoughtful, wacky, novel or whimsical concepts for a jury of local stakeholders to consider for installation in the Eastman Reading Garden. Artists are encouraged to develop concepts that deal with the garden space specifically, or present ideas for sites throughout the city at the scale of the garden.
One or more artists will be selected to create an installation for the garden that showcases their big dreams for a small space.
Eligibility
See Also is open to established and emerging artists from the Great Lakes Region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario). Artists may work individually or as part of a team.
Location
Cleveland Public Library
Eastman Reading Garden
325 Superior Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114
Eastman Reading Garden
325 Superior Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114
Requirements
What to Submit
One 24”x36” display board, to be organized as follows:
The front side may include graphics, models, renderings, images and/or any other creative means of clearly depicting your concept. While a cost estimate is not required, we do ask that you consider the budget as submissions will be evaluated from a feasibility standpoint. Budget information can be found below.
The back side should contain a brief written statement summarizing your concept and approach to the project.
The back side should also contain all identifying information, including:
Name
Address
Email
Phone Number
Website (if applicable)
*Submissions with identifying information on the front side are subject to disqualification.
One 24”x36” display board, to be organized as follows:
The front side may include graphics, models, renderings, images and/or any other creative means of clearly depicting your concept. While a cost estimate is not required, we do ask that you consider the budget as submissions will be evaluated from a feasibility standpoint. Budget information can be found below.
The back side should contain a brief written statement summarizing your concept and approach to the project.
The back side should also contain all identifying information, including:
Name
Address
Phone Number
Website (if applicable)
*Submissions with identifying information on the front side are subject to disqualification.
Awards
PrizesBased on overall concept and project feasibility, one grand prize winner will be awarded $1,000. First and second runners-up will each be awarded $500.
Considerations
DeadlineAll proposals must be received at LAND studio’s office by 5:00pm on Friday November 9, 2012 (postmarks are not acceptable). Hand deliveries will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the site or the materials that are to be submitted, please call LAND studio at 216-621-5413 x117 or email ssiebert@land-studio.org.
Please send all proposal materials to:
LAND studio
See Also
1939 West 25th Street, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Projected TimelineAnnounce Design Competition September 2012
Proposals Due November 9, 2012
Review Proposals November 2012
Identify Winners December 2012
Installation & Garden Opening May 2013
Please send all proposal materials to:
LAND studio
See Also
1939 West 25th Street, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Projected TimelineAnnounce Design Competition September 2012
Proposals Due November 9, 2012
Review Proposals November 2012
Identify Winners December 2012
Installation & Garden Opening May 2013
Budget
The chosen artist(s) will be commissioned to develop his or her proposal to be installed in the Eastman Reading Garden in May 2013. The budget for the artwork is $15,000. An additional $3,000 is available for artist(s) fees. Please note that the jury reserves the right to divide the artist fee and artwork budget among multiple winning artists. The artwork budget must cover all project-related costs including but not limited to materials, fabrication, transportation, insurance, and installation.
