Request for Proposals Artist-led Youth Mural Deadline: Friday, November 9, 2018 Budget: $18,000 For more information: Kim Selman T: 905-548-0111 E: kim@cobaltconnects.ca Online application can be found at:

www.burlingtonpublicart.com

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Artist Opportunity The City of Burlington seeks proposals from professional mural artists or teams experienced with community engagement to create a mural in collaboration with local youth (ages 14-18). The lead artist/ team will engage with youth throughout the development and execution of the project and will be expected to lead workshops to develop appropriate local content and to mentor youth in the mural making process. The mural will be unveiled as part of National Youth Week (May 2019). Project Deliverables

o Develop and lead a creative workshop for youth designed to identify artwork themes and to inform youth about the mural making process. This workshop will be delivered at four different locations (maximum).

o Using information gathered during the workshops, develop a mural concept and present to youth for feedback (one in-person workshop/event)

o Design, create and install mural in collaboration with youth Project Goals

o Reflect a spirit of inclusivity throughout the entire process – from concept development to final artwork

o Provide youth participants with a tangible, hands-on opportunity to create a public art mural

o Create a contemporary, professional mural using imagery inspired by the youth participants

Roles and Responsibilities The selected artist/team will:

o Develop a hands-on workshop to be delivered at four locations plus one workshop/event to present artwork concept

o Create a mural design concept in collaboration with youth participants o Provide professional artistic services to develop, create and install the mural o Provide oversight and professional guidance of youth participants throughout

workshops and mural creation process

The City of Burlington will: o Conduct all promotion and outreach necessary to recruit youth to participate in the

project; including all scheduling and communication with participants o Provide access to city-owned facilities for workshops and mural creation/installation

process o Provide refreshments for all workshops o Coordinate a mural unveiling event in conjunction with Youth Week (May 1 – 7, 2019)

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Artwork Location The mural will be installed on the exterior wall of the Burlington Student Theatre building (2131 Prospect St.). Founded in 1978, Burlington Student Theatre offers a range of performing arts opportunities to youth. The Student Theatre building also hosts organizations and events representing a variety of creative disciplines ranging from music to dance to visual arts. The exact placement and dimensions of the mural will be determined in consultation with the selected artist and youth participants. Budget The budget for this project is $18,000 (plus HST). This budget must include the following:

o Artist fee, including design fee, production time, project management, etc. o All materials and equipment such as paint, panel, all mounting hardware,

ladders/scaffolding, equipment rentals, etc. o All materials or equipment required for the youth engagement workshops o All costs associated with travel/transportation, insurance, site preparation, etc.

Notes:

o The City of Burlington will pay for all costs related to room rentals and refreshments for student engagement activities, workshops and mural unveiling event

o The City of Burlington will pay for all costs related to outreach and promotion of this project

o The City of Burlington will pay to hire a professional photographer to document the project (i.e. workshops and artwork documentation)

o The City of Burlington will provide an anti-graffiti coating, which the artists will apply to the completed mural (if appropriate)

Eligibility This competition is open to professional artists* residing in Canada. Artist collectives and/or artist-led teams are also encouraged to apply. The selected artist(s) must be able to regularly travel to Burlington, Ontario in order to facilitate workshops and complete the mural fabrication and installation process. The successful artist(s) will be required to submit a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) before signing a contract with the City of Burlington. * A professional artist is an individual who has specialized skills and/or training in his/her artistic discipline (not necessarily in academic institutions), has a history of public presentation and is critically recognized as an artist.

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Estimated Project Timeline: 2018 - 2019 Deadline Activity

Nov. 9, 2018 RFP responses due

Mid-Nov. 2018 Successful artist selected; enter into a contract with the City of Burlington

Dec. 14, 2018 Artist to provide City of Burlington with finalized workshop curriculum and schedule

Feb. 2019

Artist conducts workshop at four different locations throughout the city (exact dates and locations TDB)

By March 22, 2019 Artist presents preliminary artwork concept to youth participants for feedback

March 29, 2019 Artists submits final artwork concept to City of Burlington for final approval

April 2019 Mural production with continued youth engagement

May 2018 Mural unveiling in conjunction with Youth Week

Selection Process A Selection Committee comprised of youth participants will review all applications. Please note – an artwork concept is not required at this time. It is expected that the artwork concept is developed in collaboration with the youth participants. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

o Quality and appropriateness of the proposal o Demonstrated experience in completing public art projects with equivalent budget o Demonstrated experience in community engagement, priority will be given to those

with experience working with youth o Quality of overall past work

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Application Deadline and Receipt All applications are due on or before Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 (by 4:00 p.m. in-person or 11:59 p.m. online). Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be accepted. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. All applicants will receive notice via email that their application has been received. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that Cobalt Connects has received their application. If you do not receive verification within one week of submitting your application, please contact kim@cobaltconnects.ca or 905-548-0111. Loss or Damage: While every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage, the City of Burlington, Cobalt Connects and selection committee shall not be liable for any loss or damage, however caused. Please note - application materials will not be returned. Cobalt Connects manages the City of Burlington’s Public Art Program. Guided by the Public Art Policy, Cobalt Connects works in cooperation with city staff to develop and implement the Public Art Master Plan. The selection committee, Cobalt Connects, and the City of Burlington reserve the right to not recommend any application, proposal or finalist and to terminate or re-advertise any project.

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Application Package

1. Application Form: Page 7 or completed online at https://burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/

2. Project Proposal: A written summary of your proposed approach to this project (two pages maximum). Please include the following information:

o Outline of proposed workshop format: what activities will you undertake with the youth participants during the workshops? How will these activities support the overall development of your artwork concept?

o How youth will be engaged in mural creation process? o How does this approach align with your current artistic practice?

3. Artist Statement & Biography: One page maximum

4. Curriculum Vitae: outline recent qualifications and artistic activities (two pages maximum)

5. Artwork Samples: Submit up to ten images (of your past artwork which best illustrates a related body of artwork to the proposal. Please submit JPEG files (minimum 150 dpi) that are numbered to correspond with the Image List.

. 6. Image List: A numbered list that corresponds with the Artwork Samples. Please

include details of title, date, materials, dimensions, locations, commissioning agent or client (if applicable), and budget.

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Application Form Applications are due on or before Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 (by 4 p.m. in-person or 11:59 p.m. online). Applications may be submitted online, in-person or by mail. Online Applications: please visit https://burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/ to access the online application form. In-person or mailed applications: Applications may be submitted in-person or mailed to: 724 Barton St. E., Hamilton, ON. If submitting a hard copy, please do not bind, staple or use cover sheets, folders or binders. Name ____________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ Postal Code ________________________ Phone (day) ______________________ Phone (evening) _____________________ Email ____________________________ Website ___________________________

¨ I would like to receive notice of future Calls For Artists and program updates. Please add

me to the Burlington Public Art mailing list (optional)

The applicant is in agreement with the Eligibility and Selection Criteria, as outlined in this document: Signature of applicant__________________________ Date _______________

Contact Us Kim Selman T: 905-548-0111 E: kim@cobaltconnects.ca W: www.burlingtonpublicart.com

Send Submissions to: Cobalt Connects ATTN: Youth Mural Project 724 Barton St. E. Hamilton, ON. L8L 3A8