CREATIVE PORTLAND OPEN CALLS
Creative Portland uses open calls to commission artists for community projects. View the open calls below to find a project that interests you! Visit our Resources Page to see more open calls in our community that are not lead by Creative Portland. Don't hesitate to email submissions@creativeportland.com if you have any questions.
CREATIVE BUS SHELTERS PHASE 2 OPEN CALL
OPEN CALL - Request for Artist Proposals
Portland Creative Bus Shelter Initiative Phase 2
Deadline: December 31, 2021 - 11:59pm
Creative Portland invites Greater Portland artists to submit proposals for the Portland Creative Bus Shelter Initiative. Funded partially by a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town Creative Placemaking grants program, matched by corporate sponsors and project partners Greater Portland METRO and GPCOG, the program will fund 3-4 separate bus shelters with add-on designs to existing code-compliant shelters. The project management team supervised by Creative Portland will oversee the installation.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Artist(s) will be considered based on:
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An interest in public arts messaging under the theme of celebrating our City’s diversity
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A practice of inclusive community bonding & cultural acceptance
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A Demonstration of quality work & artistic excellence
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An ability to create renderings or drawings of a notable and impactful creative design
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Precision renderings and designs for add-on installations of bus shelters
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Experience using exterior weather-resistant materials for large scale public art
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Proven experience in time management and delivery on budget
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An ability to collaborate and take direction from the project management team, who will work to find complementary in-kind service providers to enhance the project and keep it on budget.
GUIDELINES
Bus shelter locations will be assigned by Creative Portland following the artist selection. Dimensions and size of proposed locations will be provided to the artist before completing final drawings for greenlight approval.
The curatorial review team of volunteers will include representatives from higher education institutions, museums, arts organizations, and corporate sponsors, and private philanthropists.
Required Proposal Materials Include:
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A written description of the concept,
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Drawings/renderings of the proposed design
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An installation plan (please provide a timeline beginning April 1, and ending before Sept 1, for implementation. Include materials and other specific instructions for consideration).
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Maintenance plan (GP Metro will be in charge of maintenance, but please provide any detailed information concerning longevity of materials and basic maintenance requirements)
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An informal budget (list)
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Resume, bio and website
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Portfolio samples from artist's archives
Download shelter dimensions here.
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A sample rendering of what the app may look like
SEEKING ARTIST DESIGNS FOR CREATIVE PORTLAND APP
Consider this an ongoing open call to submit your work for inclusion.
- On a promotional basis, we’ll feature your work and give you credit when applicable. Cultural organizations and individual artists may submit images for consideration.
- We will hire local artists who live or work in the Portland area to create and collaborate on designs and illustrations for specific landing pages on our website and app. If you're interested in work-for-hire commissions, please contact us at cpapp@creativeportland.com with a memo re: cultural app designs.