REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CEILING ART INSTALLATION
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"Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children is committed to playing a pivotal role in a child’s future and strengthening our community. At Rosie’s House, a free music academy for children in inner-city Phoenix, we believe music education is a catalyst for changing the life of a child. Join us as we build the heart, mind, character, home, community and future of our students through the power of music education."
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QUICK FACTS
Call Close: June 24, 2022, 11:59 P.M. (AZ)
Location: 919 E Jefferson St., Phoenix, Arizona
Budget: $10,000 -- $750 Stipends for Finalists
Application Fee: None
OVERVIEW
Rosie's House has recently relocated to a newly renovated building in the heart of downtown Phoenix. This student-centered non-profit is seeking a creative activation of the overhead space in their primary recital hall. This artwork is intended provide a unique sense of place, enliven the industrial architecture and acoustic dampeners, and help to solidify the performing ensemble as the central focus of the room.
Call Close: June 24, 2022, 11:59 P.M. (AZ)
Location: 919 E Jefferson St., Phoenix, Arizona
Budget: $10,000 -- $750 Stipends for Finalists
Application Fee: None
OVERVIEW
Rosie's House has recently relocated to a newly renovated building in the heart of downtown Phoenix. This student-centered non-profit is seeking a creative activation of the overhead space in their primary recital hall. This artwork is intended provide a unique sense of place, enliven the industrial architecture and acoustic dampeners, and help to solidify the performing ensemble as the central focus of the room.
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SCOPE OF WORK Rosie's House full recital hall is approximately 50' deep by 47' wide, however the artwork should focus on the areas above the ensemble performance area (front center) and the audience seating (which can extend back many rows). The artwork may consist of a surface treatment of the ceiling beams and acoustic dampeners, or suspended sculptural features, or both, and may or may not include the side and rear walls. Artists may consider architectural solutions; fabrics such as scrims, felt, or other; technology; common use, found or upcycled materials; wood; or other. FACTORS TO CONSIDER
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ROSIE'S HOUSE BRAND SCHEME
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DESIGN NOTES
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INSPIRATION
TIMELINE
June 1 ....................................................................... Call Posted
June 15 .................................................................... Deadline for questions and accommodations
June 24, 11:59 PM (PST/Local) ........ RFQ Application Deadline
June 27 .................................................................... Finalist Notification
June 27-July 10 .................................................. Finalist Design Time
July 11-July 17 ...................................................... Committee Review
July 18 ...................................................................... Selected Artist Notification
July 18-August 31 ............................................ Installation Window
Sept 1 ........................................................................ Installation complete
ELIGIBILITY
All emerging and professional artists in Arizona are welcome to apply. Must be 18 or older.
SUBMISSION
To apply, please submit the following:
All materials must be sent by email to team@tuningforkprojects.com no later than the deadline of June 24, 2022, 11:59 P.M. (PST/Local).
All emerging and professional artists in Arizona are welcome to apply. Must be 18 or older.
SUBMISSION
To apply, please submit the following:
- Up to 10 Images of Previously Completed Artworks - Images must be in JPEG format, and under 5MB. Digital image file names must contain image number, artist’s last name, and title of artwork (e.g. 01_Bowie_LifeOnMars.jpg). Please do not include any text or identifying information on the image.
- Image List (1-page limit; DOC or PDF) - Please Include artist name, title, media, dimensions, year completed, location, commissioning body, and project budget. You may also include 1-2 sentences describing the work or process.
- Resume or CV (No page limit; DOC or PDF) - Current professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV) including artist’s name, address, email, and phone number. You may also provide a brief artist statement or biography.
- Letter of Intent (1-page limit; DOC or PDF) - Please write a brief narrative explaining your interest in the project, your past experience, and how you would anticipate approaching this particular project (in what materials, general orientations, connection to themes and audience, etc.). Please also carefully review the timeline and confirm that it is feasible for your intentions.
All materials must be sent by email to team@tuningforkprojects.com no later than the deadline of June 24, 2022, 11:59 P.M. (PST/Local).
SELECTION CRITERIA
Finalists will be chosen by the selection committee based on the artwork's strong ties to the above stated missions and aesthetics as well as its overall suitability for a youth-centered music academy in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Portfolio should demonstrate the artist's ability to execute a site-specific installation intended for long-term indoor display.
Finalists will be chosen by the selection committee based on the artwork's strong ties to the above stated missions and aesthetics as well as its overall suitability for a youth-centered music academy in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Portfolio should demonstrate the artist's ability to execute a site-specific installation intended for long-term indoor display.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The selection committee is comprised of Rosie's House staff and other community stakeholders.
The selection committee is comprised of Rosie's House staff and other community stakeholders.
ACCOMMODATION
In recognition of our community members' differing needs, accesses and abilities, accommodations to the digital submission process may be requested by email at team@tuningforkprojects.com or by phone at (480) 225-9735; requests must be received by June 15.
In recognition of our community members' differing needs, accesses and abilities, accommodations to the digital submission process may be requested by email at team@tuningforkprojects.com or by phone at (480) 225-9735; requests must be received by June 15.
FAQs
This section will be updated as inquiries are received—deadline for questions is June 15. Please check back regularly.
This section will be updated as inquiries are received—deadline for questions is June 15. Please check back regularly.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 24, 2022, 11:59 P.M. (PST/Local)
CONTACT:
Kara Roschi
Tuning Fork Projects
team@tuningforkprojects.com
Kara Roschi
Tuning Fork Projects
team@tuningforkprojects.com
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