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Call for Ideas – Request for Proposals (RFP)
Artscape, in association with Zibi, invites artists from the National Capital Region and
from the Algonquin Anishinaabe communities of Ontario and Québec to submit ideas
for proposals for the design, implementation and installation of temporary and
permanent public artworks and tactical urbanism projects for the Zibi development.
CALL RELEASED: July 12, 2019
SITE TOUR & IDEATION SESSION: July 18, 2019
QUESTIONS RECEIVED BY: JULY 25, 2019
QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY: JULY 29, 2019
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: August 12, 2019
BUDGET: Variable, depending on submission
URL: https://creativeplacemaking.artscape.ca/projects/artscape-atelier/
Introduction
Artscape Atelier at Zibi is a project of Artscape’s Creative Placemaking Lab whose
aim is to broaden access to procurement opportunities for artists, and in so doing,
build their capacity to respond to opportunities and to more holistically integrate
artwork into communities as they’re built (or rebuilt). In order to hone this new social
enterprise model, we are happy to have the great opportunity to pilot and test
Artscape Atelier on the Zibi site in 2019, with the hopes of learning and developing a
sustainable model for the future.
Zibi is a mixed-use redevelopment project in the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau,
straddling the Ottawa River. The site spans 34 acres, including Albert and parts of
Chaudiere Island, as well as the South shore of downtown Gatineau, formerly part of
the EB Eddy and Domtar industrial complex. Lead by Dream Unlimited and THEIA
Partners, the Zibi will be home to residents and businesses, offering extensive public
plazas and parks, as well as Canada’s first One Planet Living community, a
framework for development in harmony with the environment. The site offers a
unique chance for artists to be engaged in the creation of a brand new community
from the ground up.
As part of this pilot, Artscape Atelier at Zibi recently completed its first two open calls,
to commission artists to produce benches and bicycle racks for the Zibi site. In order
to expand our learning, Artscape is now launching this open-ended call to artists so
that the next public art project (or projects) on the site can be fully artist-driven from
the conception phase. We are excited to see the creative potential of the site through
the fresh and innovative lens of local artists and artists with unique perspectives of
the site’s heritage. We also welcome artworks in any medium that offers audiences
and/or participants experiences that inspire joy, intrigue, excitement and more.
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The Opportunity
Are you a muralist, sculptor, blacksmith, video projection artist, Augmented Reality
artist, designer, sound artist, or any other kind of creator? Do you make temporary
pop-up artworks, durable permanent artworks, minimalist artworks, maximalist
artworks, networked artworks or any other kind of artwork? Is your artwork ready to
install now? Will it only be ready in a year? Either way, we want to hear from you!
This is the third of a series of commissions designed to both engage artists in the
creation of public art for the Zibi site, and to generate insights for Artscape to hone
the Atelier model beyond this pilot phase. Artists may apply individually or in teams.
It will lead to the commissioning of one or more artist-lead projects: temporary or
permanent artworks for installation and/or works of tactical urbanism in 2019-2020.
As part of this process, a guided site visit and facilitated ideation session will be held
on July 18, 2019 to bring artists together to brainstorm ideas as well as to respond to
artists’ questions about the site and process.
This call invites you to think boldly and broadly about the artistic possibilities of the
Zibi site in both the short and medium term. Preference may nonetheless be given to
proposals that:
Can be installed in the near future (between August and October 2019)
Can be executed safely and concurrently with the ongoing construction work
Other successful proposals may be approved for installation at a later time.
Recognizing that the municipalities of Ottawa and Gatineau are built on the
traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation, Indigenous
artists and artisans are encouraged to respond to this opportunity and participate in
the development of the Atelier concept.
Project Requirements
All proposals must:
be original works whose intellectual and moral rights belong to the artist
submitting the proposal
demonstrate artistic excellence in concept, design and
fabrication/presentation
reflect the Public Art Vision
be made of non-toxic materials (see Zibi restricted materials list below) and
present no danger to the public
be offered within a total budget of between $5,000 and $50,000 (including
installation, transportation and all other costs)
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use locally and/or sustainably sourced materials wherever possible. If using
wood, it must be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) compliant, reclaimed or
reused. Artists are encouraged to use reclaimed or reused products
require minimal maintenance
be in compliance with Ontario and Quebec building codes and meet
applicable accessibility requirements (AODA, RBQ)
Works may be offered for temporary or permanent installation. In the proposal, they
must be identified as being one or the other.
Ideation Session
Artscape will invite artists from the region and surrounding Algonquin territories to
the Zibi site to participate in a walking tour of the site. This will be followed by a
facilitated ideation session whose aim is to discuss, develop and hone the feasibility
of artistic proposals that artists may be considering and/or developing, as well as to
learn more about the type of artistic activity that artists are interested in exploring on
the Zibi site in the future. It is a chance for Artscape and Zibi staff to listen and
answer questions.
The session will take place on July 18 at 1pm at the Zibi site (Gatineau side). Please
see location map below and email atelier@artscape.ca to RSVP by July 15.
Public Art Vision
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Zibi is a work in progress. We envision the site as a canvas upon which exceptional
public artworks will be layered over time. We are inspired by new ways of working
with artists to create public art and by innovative approaches to production and
presentation. We invite artists and creative place-makers to engage with the
Indigenous and industrial history of the site, as well as its urban residential future.
Zibi will prioritize environmentally sensitive works that exist in dialogue with the
surrounding physical environment or that engage with the themes highlighted in the
Heritage Interpretive Plan for the Zibi site: water, wood, paper, transport, habitat and
renewal. All public art will be for the enjoyment of all ages, and will be accessible to
all.
Budget
The budget for each proposal must include all costs. When the commission is
awarded, the artist will be responsible for all costs related to the design, engineering,
fabrication, transportation and installation of the artwork, as well as any other costs
related to the competition; for example, travel, studio fees and insurance. The
proposed budget will also include all artist fees.
Eligibility
This RFP is an equal opportunity, open to working artists living within a 200 km
radius of Zibi, and Algonquin Anishinabe artists living in the provinces of Ontario and
Québec. Participants must be Canadian citizens or have permanent residence status.
Artscape reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or part thereof, or to
terminate or re-advertise any project or call. All jury decisions will be final
We welcome submissions from professional artists working in diverse fields of
practice and with a wide range of materials and production processes, including but
by no means limited to those with expertise in handcrafting wood, stone and
metalworking in different traditions and styles.
How to Submit
Proposals will be accepted via the Submittable online platform.
To submit your proposal:
1. Create a free account at www.submittable.com
2. Then follow this link to the Request for Proposals OR find the Artscape Atelier
at Zibi opportunity by using the Search function
3. Complete the application online (once saved you can return to edit your work)
4. Submit your proposal before the deadline
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Note: To receive updates about subsequent Calls to Artists as part of the Artscape
Atelier initiative, click the ‘Follow’ button at the top right of the online submission
form and check Submittable periodically.
Required Proposal Elements
To submit your proposal, in addition to the information listed above, you will need to
provide:
- Project Title
- Contact information
- Artist/artist team CVs for each member listing relevant experience
- Portfolio of 5-10 relevant images of past works
- Drawings or renderings or photos of the work being proposed (optional:
elevations and technical drawings)
- Specific materials proposed
- Preliminary specs for secure installation onsite
- Maintenance requirements (if any)
- A detailed budget
- A proposed location on the Zibi site
- An artist statement indicating why this work is suitable for this site
- Proposed timeline and date when the work will be ready for installation
- An indication of whether the work is being offered for temporary
exhibition/presentation
Deadline and Notification
Proposals must be entered into the online platform (www.submittable.com) no later
than August 12, 2019. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. All
applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process by email.
If you are unable to deliver your submission electronically, you may submit on paper.
Please contact Artscape to make arrangements before the deadline by calling 416-
392-1038 (ext 4100) or by email at atelier@artscape.ca
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Zibi Project Vision
Zibi is using the One Planet Communities framework to guide sustainability planning
for the project. The One Planet Communities program is aimed at creating a network
of the earth’s greenest neighbourhoods. It aims to help create places where it is
easy, attractive, and affordable for people to lead healthy, happy lives within their fair
share of the earth’s resources. A One Planet Community looks not only at buildings
designed to be as energy efficient as possible, but where there are also the services,
infrastructure, and design features that make it as easy for people to live an
environmentally friendly life. A One Planet Community sets ambitious targets related
to ten guiding principles; Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, Sustainable Transport,
Sustainable Materials, Local and Sustainable Food, Sustainable Water, Land Use and
Wildlife, Culture and Heritage, Equity and Local Economy, and Health and Happiness.
Zibi Historical Context
The water routes and lands around the Chaudiere Falls area were used by First
Nations peoples for thousands of years, and had significance as a meeting place,
portage site, and trade route. Zibi is the Algonquin word for river. Due to the
cauldron-like shape of the original falls, and the spray rising from the churning water,
First Nation Peoples called Chaudière Falls “Asticou,” often translated as “kettle” or
“boiling water.” Thus, early French explorers called it “Chaudière,” meaning “kettle.”
In 1800, American entrepreneur Philemon Wright established a timber business that
rafted logs down the river to Quebec City for export to Europe for shipbuilding. The
Ottawa Valley was at one time the hub of forestry in North America.
Numerous other businesses began to realize the power potential of the falls and
river, and several more sawmills sprung up in the area, transitioning the industry
from timber into sawn lumber. The lumber business exploded and by the late 1800s
the sawmills on Chaudiere were some of the most productive in the world. Eventually
the industry wasn’t able to compete with the lumber industry in BC and declined in
the early 1900s. It was around this time that literacy rates increase and therefore so
did the demand for newsprint. Pulp and paper quickly took over as the dominant
industry and cycled up and down until the eventually collapse in 2005.
Historical leaders on the site include JR Booth (on the Ottawa side), who was at one
point the largest lumber baron in the world, and also established the first
hydroelectric generating station at Chaudière falls. On the Gatineau, EB Eddy became
a household name under the EB Eddy Match Company, he then later transitioned
into pulp and paper. The Chaudière area has a strong legacy of innovation, in which
Zibi strives to continue.
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ZIBI Restricted Materials List
Material Reason Example of uses (not
exhaustive)
Alkylphenols Acutely toxic; irritates skin, eyes
and mucous membranes. Fire retardants, Adhesives,
paints, coatings, High
performance rubber products
Asbestos When asbestos fibres are
inhaled, they may stay in the
lungs for a very long time,
causing inflammation and
eventually some very serious
diseases, including cancer.
Insulators, Fillers, Vinyl floor
tiles, Roofing and siding
shingles, Textured paint, Walls
and floors around wood-burning
stoves, Hot water and steam
pipe coverings
Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A is an endocrine
disruptor. Health-related
concern to be potential impacts
on the brains, behavior.
Epoxy resins containing BPA are
used to line water pipes,
Antioxidant in flexible PVC
Cadmium Toxicity Packing parts, Paints, inks,
Stabilizers, pigments, or dyes
used for plastics, Surface
treatment, coating.
Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
and Chlorosulfonated
Polyethylene (CSPE)
Due to their carbon-chlorine
base, CPE and CSPE create
dioxins and furans at different
points in their life cycle which
are potent toxins to humans.
Synthetic rubber, Windows,
Doors, Below ground drainage,
Roofing material, Wire and
cable sheathing, Paint, Tubes
and tank linings, Rubber
gaskets
Chlorobenzenes Long-term exposure can cause
increased signs of neurotoxicity
and irritation of the upper
respiratory tract.
Degreaser for auto parts,
Adhesives, paints, dyes,
Polyurethane insulation
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
(HCFCs)
Ozone depleting and
greenhouse gases Aerosol cans, Blowing Agents
(e.g. insulation), Refrigerants
Chloroprene (Neoprene) Due to its carbon-chlorine base,
chloroprene contributes to the
creation of dioxins at different
points in its life cycle which are
potent toxins to humans.
Adhesives, Latex applications,
gaskets, multipurpose rubber
sheeting, bitumen
Chromium VI Toxicity Packing parts
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Formaldehyde (added) Formaldehyde is carcinogenic
and irritant to people when
presented in high
concentration.
Commonly used in composite
wood and agrifiber products.
Urea formaldehyde in glues may
emit
formaldehyde at room
temperature.
Halogenated Flame Retardants
(HFRs) HFRs are persistent
bioaccumulative toxins. Adverse
effects on neurological
development, reproduction,
thyroid hormone disruption and
possible liver toxicity.
Foam insulations, Mineral wool,
Loose-fill cellulose
Lead (added) Toxicity Lead based paints, Spark plugs,
Bearings, Brass and Bronze,
Solder, Heat stabilizer
Mercury Toxicity Packing parts, Paints, pigments
and inks, Lighting
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBS) Toxicity Adhesives, Carbonless copy
paper, Coolants and insulating
fluids for transformers and
capacitors, Cutting oils, De-
dusting agents, Flame
retardants, Hydraulic fluids,
Paints, Pesticide extenders,
Wood floor finishes.
Perfluorinated compounds
(PFCs) PFCs are bioaccumulative
toxins. The long half-life of
these chemicals in humans
(years), it can reasonably be
anticipated that continued
exposure could increase body
burdens to levels that would
result in adverse outcomes.
Fire protection agents, Floor
polishes, Paint, Non-stick
coatings
Phthalates The endocrine disrupting nature
of phthalates has implications
for childhood and reproductive
development, as well as cancer
incidence.
PVC, Adhesives, Vinyl flooring,
Wood finishes
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Chlorinated Polyvinyl chloride
(CPVC), Polyvinylidene Chloride
(PVDC)
From its manufacture to its
disposal, PVC emits toxic
compounds., which present
both acute and chronic health
hazards. During use, PVC
products can leach toxic
additives, for example flooring
can release softeners called
phthalates.
Cladding and roofing
membranes , Fencing, Flooring
and wall coverings, Heavy duty
flooring, Pipes and ducts, PVC
for labelling pipes, Window and
door profiles, Wiring and cable
insulation.
It is acceptable for external
usage
Short-Chain Chlorinated
Paraffins (SCCPS) Toxicity Printed circuit boards
Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) in wet applied products
– limits set in specification.
VOCs react with sunlight and
nitrogen oxides in the
atmosphere to form ground-
level ozone, a chemical with
detrimental effects on human
health and ecosystems.
Adhesives, Bituminous coatings
and mastics, Carpet systems,
Concrete curing and sealing
compounds, Fire-retardant,
Form release compounds,
Paints and coatings, Wood
preservatives.
Creosote, Arsenic or
Pentachlorophenol (PCP). Creosote exposure is
associated with skin and
scrotum cancer in humans.
Inorganic arsenic is not only an
acute toxin; it is a known
human carcinogen.
Pentachlorophenol is linked to
liver and immune system
damage in humans.
Wood treatments, Pesticide,
herbicide
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