Month: June 2018

Requested by the Arts Consortium, in partnership with the County of Tulare

 

Calling for those interested in creating and installing a public outdoor artwork to repurpose a non-functional fountain/koi pond at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, CA.

This is a call for 1/12-scale maquettes as proposals for the repurposing and beautification of what was previously the fountain structure/koi pond at Mooney Grove Park (just north of the boat dock).  

Proposals will be judged based on their success at incorporating the history of the fountain/coy pond, and elements honoring Tulare County as a whole.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, July 27th 11:59 PM

Project must be 100% complete by: 5/30/19

LOCATION: Mooney Grove Park, Visalia – just North of the boat dock

(pictured below)

ELIGIBILITY: Artist must be a resident of Tulare County. Must be 18 yrs. or older or have parent/guardian consent.

CALL DETAILS:

This project requires a 1/12 maquette submission of your plan to beautify the Mooney Grove fountain/koi pond structure

All proposed materials must be light-fast, weather resistant, and free of unsafe conditions or factors

Artist will be responsible for submitting a realistic budget and timeline.

Group/collaborative proposal for beautification project will be considered

Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted

Artwork has to be family + community friendly

SELECTION PROCESS:

Arts Consortium panelists will choose the top 3 submissions to receive $500.00 prize each.  The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will choose the ideal candidate from the top 3 proposals to receive a $10,000.00 budget for the project’s execution, materials and installation.

TO SUBMIT:

There is no entry fee.

Proposal must include:

Name of all artists

Contact information

Address

Examples of previous artwork

 

Approx. 200 word concept for proposed fountain structure beautification

Availability/ time frame to work on the project

Send images of your proposal in PDF format to hello@artsconsortium.org

The creators of the top 3 submissions will be notified by August 3 VIA EMAIL, and will be requested to be present at our membership meeting on August 13, at 5:30 PM – 300 E. Oak Ave. Visalia

Deadline: Friday, July 27th by 11:59 PM
Arts Consortium, Tulare County’s Designated Arts Council
Visalia, CA

Contact: Ampelio Mejia Perez
email: hello@artsconsortium.org
Phone: 559.802.3266
Website: www.artsconsortium.org

 

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities – 5 hours per week, $18-$20 per hour

Reports directly to the General Manager

Works directly with Marketing Coordinator to maintain Arts Consortium branding according to Arts Consortium marketing plan.

Will create the following items with the intent to share final products through printed and digital means (email and social media):

New branding assets as needed

Info-graphics

Calls to artists

Requests for proposal

Pamphlets

“Passport” – South Valley Artists’ Studio Tour
Promotional materials for Arts Consortium and My Voice Media Center events

First Friday – 2 posters per month

South Valley Artists’ Studio Tour – “Passport”

Taste The Arts – Event signage

Open Mic – Once per quarter

MVMC Art Sessions

Software:

Ideal candidate must possess knowledge of graphic design software and tools, including:

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Lightroom

Affinity Photo

Luminar

Corel Paintshop

Understanding of printing processes and specifications

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, please submit a sample of your work that is specific to an event. Ideal candidates will have experience working with recurring events involving partner/sponsor logos, multiple vendors, multiple activities. Submit 2 poster samples to hello@artsconsortium.org.