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CALL FORARTISTSShaker Heights: Van Aken District Murals
The Van Aken District is requesting portfolios from artists interested in producing works of public art in the district.
Phase 1 of the Van Aken District opened in summer 2018. The Van Aken District is a pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented mixed-use project to create a downtown commercial space in historic Shaker Heights.
The City’s 2016 Van Aken District Connections Plan specifically called for public art set within a network of bicycle and pedestrian amenities to create a vibrant downtown district. Public art will draw people into and help define the new district. This investment builds on Shaker Heights’ history of integrating the arts into its diverse community spaces and neighborhoods.
The recently completed Van Aken District Public Art Action Strategy further refines community goals and vision for art in the district. In 2018, a project was installed by Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik around the edges of the Van Aken District and some additional small-scale projects have been integrated over the past year. This Call for Artists seeks to expand the public art program in Van Aken District.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Van Aken District is seeking portfolios from artists interested in having their work displayed as a large-
scale printed mural in May 2020. Six total artworks will be displayed by up to six artists. The artworks will be sized at 8’x10’ and digitally printed and installed. This project is one of many public art investments scheduled to be installed in and around the district over the next few years. Artists of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply.
ARTWORK LOCATION
Bowser Alley between the Market Hall and parking garage along Warrensville Road. Six – 8’x10’ printed vinyl installations.
ELIGIBILITY
This Call for Artists is open to all qualified artists, 18 years and older. Shaker Heights artists, Greater Cleveland artists and artists with ties to the region are strongly encouraged to participate.
BUDGET
Each artist will receive $500 per piece selected (up to 6 selected pieces)
ARTWORK LOCATION
Bowser Alley between the Market Hall and parking garage along Warrensville Road. Six – 8’x10’ printed vinyl installations.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested artists are required to submit the following:
1. A link to an online portfolio (preferred) or image sheet with no fewer than five and no more than 20 images of previous or relevant work.
2. An up-to-date résumé or CV and artist bio.
All submission materials must be in PDF form and should be sent to Joe Lanzilotta at [email protected].
PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Artists’ portfolios will be reviewed by The Van Aken District, LAND studio, and the City of Shaker Heights. Through this process, it is expected that up to six artists will be selected to develop artwork(s). Once the artists are selected, they will have 2 weeks to develop and submit artwork.
The selection-process timeline will be as follows:
March 30th Release RFPApril 13th Submissions DueApril 17th Artist SelectionApril 20th – May 8th Artwork DevelopmentMay 8th Artwork DueMay 25th – 29th Artwork Installation
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINE
Submission materials must meet the requirements set out above and be submitted to [email protected] by no later than 5 p.m., EST, on Monday, April 13th, 2020. Questions should be directed to Joe Lanzilotta at this email address or 216-621-5413, ext. 129. Materials submitted will not be returned.
THE FINE PRINT
The Van Aken District reserves the right to amend this selection process at any point. It may terminate this project or process for any reason or at any time. It may waive errors in submissions as needed and/or seek additional information from applicants throughout this process. Submitting materials for this project does not guarantee selection for this project or any future project.
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