Request for Public Art ProposalsDeadline: May 15, 2018

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ContentsIntroduction 2Overview + History 4Details 5Submission Requirements 6Questions/Follow Up 7Schedule 8What You Should Know 9Canal Convergence Site Map 10Installation Locations 11

Voyage by Aether and Hemera. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2013

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Canal Convergence 2018: Request for Public Art ProposalsDeadline for submissions is Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Daylight Time).

This call is specifically targeting interactive and/or light-based installations. An additional “Call for Creative Programming” will be posted over the summer for artists interested in proposing additional workshops, performances and other programming elements.

Scottsdale Public Art seeks proposals for outdoor, temporary public artworks to be featured in, around and above the Arizona Canal in Scottsdale, Arizona, during Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light 2018. Canal Convergence will be on view for 10 days, from November 9–18, 2018.

Reflection Rising by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2018

Les Luminéoles by Porté par le vent, created for the Lyon Light Festival Photo: Sean Deckert, 2017

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Canal Convergence’s mission is to provide an authentic and immersive art experience in and around Scottsdale’s canal. All local, regional and international artists, including architects, designers, artists and multimedia specialists, are invited to submit proposals for installations that take into consideration one or more of the themes below:

• ART + WATER + LIGHT: Does the art address the confluence of art, water and light through placement, fabrication, conceptual content or material use?

• Interactivity: How can the audience interact with the work?

• Day and Night: Art should have the potential for being visually appealing as both a daytime and nighttime presence (nighttime preferred but daytime is a plus).

• Sustainability and Water Conservation: Does the work incorporate aspects of sustainability or water conservation? The use of solar power, biodegradable, and recycled/recyclable materials is also encouraged.

Artist participation is integral to Canal Convergence! Featured artists are expected to attend our Canal Convergence Launch Party and at least one of the following: provide an artist talk, participate in a panel discussion, lead a workshop, or propose a fun new way to engage our community throughout the event timeline.

HYBYCOZO by Yelena Filipchuk and Serge Beaulieu. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2017

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre on Jen Lewin’s The Pool. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2015

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Sonoran Desert Canal CultureArizona’s Salt River Valley canal culture is rich in history, reaching back to the Hohokam civilization of 300 B.C.–A.D. 1400. Today’s canals are still desert lifelines for human inhabitation, managed by Salt River Project (SRP). SRP’s 131 miles of water and power utility corridors enable our modern cities to exist, thrive and grow. More information about the Valley’s canal system and its history is available at SRPnet.com.

Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light EventsSince 2012, Scottsdale Public Art has partnered with the City of Scottsdale and SRP to present Canal Convergence annually at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Canal Convergence’s free and immersive events feature innovative large-scale installations, hands-on activities and workshops, and live music and performances that provide a truly unique experience.

The focus of Canal Convergence is on the canal architectural form, its function as a power and water utility corridor and its history as a lifeline for humans in the Sonoran Desert.

Visit CanalConvergence.com for more information.

Scottsdale Public ArtThe mission of Scottsdale Public Art is to serve as a leader in defining art in the public realm through creative place-making, signature cultural events, exhibitions and installations — contributing to the community’s creative, cultural and economic vitality. Visit ScottsdalePublicArt.org for more information about the program and to see artworks installed at prior versions of Canal Convergence.

Overview + History

Life Lines by Casa Magica. Photo: Dayvid LeMmon, 2012

Light Origami created by KAZ Shirane, and produced by Reuben Young, LED lighting provided by Lumenpulse. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2016

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EligibilityAll local, regional, and international artists, artist teams, architects, designers, and multimedia specialists are invited to submit a proposal for Canal Convergence.

BudgetWe will accept budgets between $5,000-$30,000 USD, with a limited number of larger budgets being awarded to major works of a larger physical scale. Artists wishing to provide proposals for larger-scale budgets are required to demonstrate experience successfully producing projects to the scale being proposed. Applicants are encouraged to apply for a budget appropriate to their project and to account for all expenses in a detailed budget estimate.

Selection ProcessA selection committee, including Scottsdale Public Art staff, Scottsdale Public Art board members and community stakeholders will select artists for November’s Canal Convergence. Selection will be based on adherence to the listed themes and requirements as well as suitability for the site and event. Priority is given to new artworks created for Canal Convergence.

InstallationScottsdale Public Art can provide up to four assistants for each installation. Within your proposal, please consider how the work will be installed, including manpower, equipment needs and an installation timeline.

SafetyArtwork must be durable and able to withstand unpredictable weather conditions for the duration of the installation. Artists are asked to consider in their proposal the Arizona environment, which can potentially include extreme heat, cold, wind and rain. Installations may require approval of a structural engineer.

Artists are responsible for addressing safety concerns, including securing all electrical and support cabling with durable covers to eliminate any tripping hazards.

Site Activation Please see the images of our event site on page 10 and consider activating the site through installations that:

• Are suspended above the canal

• Float or sit in the canal

• Activate the bridges or grassy walkways along the canal

• Are projected at eye level or above

Details

Happy Gift by Friends With You. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2014

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Artists should address, as a part of their application, how their artwork fits into one or more of the themes below:

• ART + WATER + LIGHT

• Interactivity

• Day and Night

• Sustainability and Water Conservation

Please submit the following in an email to CanalConvergence@ScottsdaleArts.org with the subject line “Canal Convergence Submission.” Your combined submission materials must be at or below 10 MB in size.

Note that each artist or team may submit up to two ideas or artworks; please include a separate submission with documentation for each idea/artwork being proposed.

1. Completed Canal Convergence Application Packet, saved as a PDF with the artist or artist team in the file name

a. Please describe in detail your proposed artwork narrative and incorporate the following information in 1–2 pages:

i. Artist name or team name and country of origin

ii. Contact information

iii. Detailed description of proposed artwork

iv. Title of work

v. How is your project related to one of the four themes stated above?

vi. Are you drawn to a specific site location? If so, where?

vii. As a part of this call, we ask that you participate in a workshop or another activity in relation to your project. Please list possible ideas.

viii. Please list where you have shown your work in the past year or will be showing in the coming year.

b. Résumé of artist or artist team (three pages or fewer)

c. Detailed project budget (one page): Include clear line items breaking down costs for: artist fee, artwork fabrication costs, shipping, insurance, travel/accommodations

d. Detailed project timeline (one page): Include proposal development, material acquisition, fabrication, installation, travel/etc.

e. Contact information for three professional references (email, phone number)

2. JPEG Image files (100 dpi at minimum 5.5” x 7”)

a. Project images or renders (up to 10 images):

i. Images of existing work being proposed for temporary installation OR

ii. Detailed sketches, renderings, plan drawings, photos of models, video narratives or presentations of new ideas including actual dimensions and plans for placement

b. Up to five images of previous or existing work (Videos should be uploaded to hosting sites that can be accessed through a link included in your proposal)

3. A corresponding image list for all submitted JPEGs that show artist’s name, title of work, medium and any other information to clarify intended visual appearance, fabrication methods and technology associated with the proposal

Submission Requirements

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Questions/Follow Up If you have questions about your proposal and its suitability with our site, we are happy to discuss your idea. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Colleen Donohoe, Public Art manager at Scottsdale Public Art, at ColleenD@ScottsdaleArts.org.

Thoughts to consider when developing a proposal:

• Review previous Canal Convergence projects at CanalConvergence.com to get a sense of the space and the overall event context.

• Community participation/engagement and interactive artworks are highly preferred.

• We are looking for ideas big and small for a variety of sites in the Scottsdale Waterfront area — along the canal, green areas, paths, and surrounding infrastructure.

• Consider how your proposal may relate to the idea of water conservation or other issues of sustainability. The use of solar power is encouraged.

• Light-based projects, video or suspended installations may use the surrounding infrastructure and architecture.

• Consider how your proposal helps activate the Scottsdale Waterfront by drawing people to the canal banks.

• Remember the suggested themes: water, art, light and human interaction; sustainable sources of water for the desert environment; laws of nature; and the intersection of contemporary art and human connection to the natural Sonoran Desert environment.

Dual Apparitions by Kendal Buster. Photo: Dayvid LeMmon, 2013

Spiraling Droplets by Aphidoidea. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2016

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Schedule*Schedule is subject to change

April 16, 2018 Request for proposals released

May 15, 2018 Submission deadline 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Daylight Time)

June 15–20, 2018 Notification of selected artists

June 2018 Proposal development and contract negotiation

November 2018 Installation at the Scottsdale Waterfront

November 9–18 2018 Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light 2018

November 19–21, 2018 Removal of artwork

Double Helix by Purring Tiger. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2016

Water Striders by Jeff Zischke. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2014

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What You Should KnowThe Arizona Canal

• From Soleri Bridge and Plaza to Marshall Way Bridge: Approx. 750 feet

• From Marshall Way Bridge to Goldwater Boulevard: Approx. 500 feet

• Canal width: Approx. 55 feet, wall to wall

• Water depth: Approx. 7 feet, 3 inches

• Canal wall: Approx. 7 feet, 9 inches, from the canal floor to top of vertical wall plus a 1-foot decorative cap

• Total canal wall height: Approx. 8 feet, 9 inches

• Water velocity: Approx. 3-5 feet per second

• Fishing allowed with Arizona state fishing license. No swimming or boating.

• Canal water is not treated and often contains debris. Placing artwork in the canal may result in stains or other damage.

Operations• The Arizona Canal is operated by Salt River

Project (SRP) as a power and water utility corridor. Power is underground along both banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront.

• The City of Scottsdale (CoS) has a license agreement with SRP that allows canal bank improvements, paths, landscaping, lighting, outdoor seating, patios and limited events.

• There are multiple property owners and developers at Scottsdale Waterfront.

Issues of Concern• SRP reviews and approves usage concepts

relative to canal function, water safety and pedestrian access.

• Canal function cannot be interrupted.

• More than 1 foot of water elevation displacement is not allowed.

• Canal banks must allow for access by SRP vehicles and recreational users.

• Temporary obstructions must be negotiated and planned.

• Anything placed in the water must be non-toxic and eventually removed.

• Attachments to the canal, walls, railing and/or banks cannot damage the site.

• No water may be removed from the canal for any reason.

LocationsDepictions of installation locations around the canal can be found on the following pages, though the locations are not limited to those photographed. You may activate the following:

• The banks of the canal, which can be grassy, rocky or simply dirt (pathways must remain clear of any obstruction)

• The water of the canal (see dimensions and issues above)

• The air above the canal

The Pool by Jen Lewin. Photo: Sean Deckert, 2015

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Canal Convergence Site Map

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Installation LocationsSeeking proposals for installations, big and small, to activate the following areas of the Scottsdale Waterfront with interactive and light-based artwork:

View of canal from Goldwater Boulevard

Southwest bank of canal, lookout and grass hill

Southwest bank of canal

Northwest bank of canal near Marshall Way Bridge

There are four grassy areas of similar size along the northwest path.

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Art may be attached to the wire mesh structure above the bridge and the metal grate below. They are located on the west (above, left) and east (above, right) sides of the bridge.

A pathway runs under the north side of Marshall Way Bridge. There are landscaped insets on both sides of the underpass.

Installation Locations (cont.)

Marshall Way Bridge

The underpass

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Expansion of pathway near Marshall Way Bridge, facing north.

Water fountain and grassy area.

Same area, includes a patch of grass, facing south.

One of six grassy areas, various shapes and sizes.

Installation Locations (cont.)

Northeast side of canalBetween Marshall Way Bridge and Soleri Bridge

The fountainBetween Marshall Way Bridge and Soleri Bridge

Grassy areaBetween Marshall Way Bridge and Soleri Bridge

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The beer and wine garden as well as the main stage will be on this plaza. Consider how your piece may fit within this space and in relation to these elements.

The portion of Soleri Plaza alongside the canal is free of main stage traffic and may be used for artwork placement.

Installation Locations (cont.)

Soleri Bridge and Plaza

Soleri Plaza

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