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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-2015 Public Art Advisory CommitteePublic Art Advisory Committee Thursday, February 5, 2015 3:30PM ****Lobby Conference Room**** 410 E. Washington AGENDA Call to order Introduction of new member Sayuri Sasaki Hemann Election of Officers - Chair and Vice Chair Public discussion of any item not on the agenda Consideration of the minutes of the December 4, 2014 meeting Recommendation of artist for design phase of the Black Hawk Mini Park Art Project located on the Pedestrian Mall Continued discussion of future projects - Review of available budget, College Green Park Stairs Art Project, Matching Fund Call for Proposals Updates : Poetry in Public, NEA Our Town Grant Adjournment MINUTES PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL Members present: Not present: Staff Present: CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 3:31 pm. PRELIMINARY John Engelbrecht, Mike Moran, Tam Bryk, Brent Westphal, Rick Fosse, Ron Knoche Bill Nusser and Elizabeth Pusack Marcia Bollinger PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA No new business. FAREWELL TO COMMITTEE MEMBER FOSSE AND INTRODUCTION OF RON KNOCHE Fosse introduced Ron Knoche who will be replacing him as the Public Works Director once he retires at the end of the month. Fosse noted that he is the only remaining member of the original Committee. Engelbrecht then read a resolution highlighting Fosse's history with the Committee. Fosse then asked everyone to introduce themselves to Knoche. Fosse then discussed with the Committee a few final thoughts upon his departure. He stated that the bylaws are important and he stated that they should be renewed every year. He also distributed the Visual Rights Act and discussed why the Parks and Public Works Directors were standing members. Fosse stated that he thought that the Committee currently functions well and that the Committee has selected higher quality art with limited funding. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 17TH, 2014 MEETING MOTION: Moran moved to approve the November 6`", 2014 meeting. Westphal seconded. Motion passed 5:0. DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL PROJECTS UTILIZING FY15 FUNDS AND GENERAL DISCUSSION REGARDING FUTURE FUNDING. Bollinger stated that she would like to clarify how much money they have left with the current commitments. Commitments include the Yotopia Mural and the UAY project as well as some pieces who have experienced damage and in need of repair. Bollinger stated that the Committee had about $9,000 left for allocation. Bollinger then brought up a project in which public stairs are painted, which was suggested by a local citizen. Bollinger then showed examples of this type of work in other cities. Bollinger also stated that more murals are a possibility or artistic bike racks, but that there are not many City owned locations left for murals. The Committee then discussed possible projects. Moran stated that he would like to see the stair project happen at College Green Park but they need some repair work completed on them yet this spring. Engelbrecht stated that he liked the idea of matching grants. He also stated that he liked the idea of the stairs but did not have an idea of what a project like that would cost. Bryk stated that she was concerned with paying an artist too little and not getting a quality piece She went on to state that to get a quality you would need to pay more than what we can pay with the current budget. Bryk went on to state that she would like to see more professional work in the City. Bryk agreed that matching grants may be a good way to go because the Committee would get more bang for our buck that way. Bollinger stated that creating a joint project with the University of Iowa might be an option. The Committee agreed. Bollinger also stated that another option is offer a "matching grant" program and request proposals. If successful it could be an annual project. Engelbrecht than asked how the Committee would like to proceed. Bollinger suggested creating a call and see what happens. The committee that decided that they will do the needed repairs on damaged pieces, figure out the financial responsibilities to the existing 2 projects, at the next meeting come up with parameters for a call for proposals for matching funds, and look into what would be required for the stairs project. UPDATES The Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Art project was then discussed. Bollinger stated that Cecil Balmond from London is the third and final artists to come to Iowa City. He is the only one without an Iowa connection and that his art pieces are all over the world. After the meeting with Balmond, the subcommittee will have to make a recommendation to the Public Art Advisory Committee who will then make a recommendation to the City Council. The Our Town and the Public Art Challenge Grants were then discussed. Bollinger stated that she was working with a University of Iowa professor Loyce Arthur and Lisa Barnes with Summer of the Arts. Lisa Barnes and the City would be requesting the grant with support from the University. She also stated that they are prioritizing the Our Town grant because the deadline is coming up soon. Engelbrecht then discussed the "I Am, I Will, I'm Afraid" art piece created by UAY. Engelbrecht stated that he was not sure that there is an update and that he was unsure if the building location has been determined at this time. Bollinger also stated that she is working with her intern to update the Public Art Map. She stated that there is currently a map but that it is outdated and includes temporary pieces that are no longer in place. She also stated that she is looking into creating an artist database like what is on the Iowa Arts Council website. Bryk stated that she thought two running databases would be a good idea. That one would just include email addresses and the other would include artist profiles. She feared that if the only option artists had was to create a profile, it may deter artists from putting their names on the list. OTHER No other news. ADJOURNMENT Fosse motioned and Moran seconded a motion to adjourn at 4:38 PM. Minutes created by Ashley Zitzner. Public Art Advisory Committee Attendance Record 2013-2014 Name Term Expires 2/6/14 3/6/14 4/10/14 5/1/14 6/5/14 7/17/14 11/6/14 12/4/14 Bodkin Bryk, Tam 01/01/16 O/E O/E O/E O/E X X X X Engelbrecht, John 01/01/15 X X X X X X X X Westphal, Brent 01/01/17 X X X X O/E X O/E X Nusser, Bill 01/01/17 O/E O X X O O X O/E Pusack, Elizabeth 01/01/15 --- X X O X O X O/E Fosse, Rick X X X O/E X X O/E X Moran, Mike O/E X X X X X X X Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a member Ir , CITY OF IOWA CITY UNL5CO CITY OF LITLRATURL CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM[ Date: February 3, 2015 To: Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) From: Artist Review Panel — Black Hawk Mini Park/Pedestrian Mall Art Project • John Engelbrecht, Public Space 1, Public Art Advisory Committee • Bill Nusser, Iowa City Downtown District, Public Art Advisory Committee • Sean O'Harrow, University of Iowa Art Museum • James Throgmorton, Iowa City City Council • Brent Westphal, Neumann Munson Architects, Public Art Advisory Committee • Shirley Wyrick, Iowa City Artist Re: Recommendation of Artist for Design of Black Hawk Mini Park Art Project Since September 2014, members of an Artist Review Panel (listed above), Genus Landscape Architects representatives Brett Douglas and Angie Coyer and City staff Geoff Fruin and Marcia Bollinger have participated in a process designed to result in a recommendation of an artist to the PAAC for the design for an art piece to be located in the area known as the Black Hawk Mini Park (BHMP) in the downtown pedestrian mall. This area, located directly north of the Park@201, west of the Iowa Artisans Gallery and south of Washington Street is included in the first phase of the Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan improvements that are scheduled to begin in 2016. The streetscape plan calls for a feature/signature public art piece to anchor the park and create a focal point to the north entry of the Ped Mall — enabling the area to once again become "a park for all people". Developing a design for the art piece at this time will allow for Genus Landscape Architects to finalize their streetscape design for the area by coordinating with the artist to include any necessary spaces, lighting, and features that will best showcase the art piece once it is in place. The Call for Qualifications and related section of the Streetscape Plan are attached to this memo. The process included: • Development of Request for Qualification — July 2014 • Review of 26 Submissions — September 2014 • Interview with three semi-finalist artists — October 2014 • Visit by semi-finalist artists to Iowa City — including a tour of the BHMP site and pedestrian mall with members of the artists panel, staff and consultant and public Open Houses — November/December 2014 • Development of recommendation for finalist — January 2015 The following are the semi-finalists, websites and links to their Open House Presentations: Vito Acconci — Acconci Studios, Brooklyn NY - acconci.com Open House presentation: http://ec4.cc/kdf332ba Hans Breder — Iowa City, Iowa - hansbrederfoundation.org Open House Presentation: http://ec4.cc/kda73577 Cecil Balmond — Balmond Studios — London, England - www.balmondstudio.com Open House Presentation: http://ec4.cc/vd6f598f February 3, 2015 Page 2 Promotion of the three Open Houses included email distribution to area artists, arts organizations and galleries as well as individual press releases distributed to all area media resources. Attendees of the open houses were also encouraged to provide their contact info to they could receive further notices and updates. The above information has been available on the Iowa City Public Art website www.icgov.org/pip for the past 2 months. The Artist Review Panel convened in January to develop a recommendation. The following is a summary of the discussion: Vito Acconci — The presentation at the Open House suggested that the primary interest Acconci had in the project was related to developing a statement throughout the whole pedestrian mall, rather than limiting it to the BHMP space. Because the goal of the project is to recreate the BHMP space as a "park for all people," there was concern that Acconci's creative focus might impact elements of the pedestrian mall's overall design which have already been developed by the Genus Landscape Architects. Many examples of his work that were presented had not been commissioned or created so determining what form and scale his concepts for the BHMP might take and an approximate cost was difficult. Defining who would be involved in the design team was also uncertain. The panel felt that Acconci's connection to Iowa City as a student at the Iowa Writers Workshop in the 1960's was a compelling reason for inviting him to Iowa City, although he had visited Iowa City infrequently since that time. Hans Breder — Originally from Germany, Breder has lived in Iowa City since the 1960's, retired as a professor in the School of Art and Art History at the UI and is familiar with the site, its history and the community. Although not required as part of the interview or Open House process, Breder developed a draft design of an art piece for the space and he expanded the concept before sharing it at the Open House. His incorporation of digital media into the piece was felt to be creative and it met the criteria of being interactive and current. But concern was expressed regarding maintenance and providing necessary updates to refresh the featured media. The scale of the artwork and its "spiritual" nature were not thought to best serve as the "signature work" for the heart of Iowa City. Cecil Balmond - The panel members felt that Balmond combined art, architecture, engineering and business savvy. He expressed himself clearly and was very comfortable interacting with the public. Balmond offered, as he has done with other commissions, to participate in fund raising efforts by approaching and meeting with potential sponsors and providing prints of his own work in appreciation for donations. He also suggested methods of reducing costs by working with local suppliers and contractors as he has also done for other works. It was felt his vision for the artwork, which promises a large-scale piece, featuring a ground level interactive environment, most closely meets the expectation for a "signature" art piece. His estimates were clear but he is willing to adjust the design so as to stay within the allowable budget. Balmond researched Iowa City extensively prior to his interview and visit and was familiar with the BHMP/pedestrian mall site, the history and the community in general. Although he has no direct Iowa connection, his wife is from the mid -west (Nebraska/Arkansas) and he has visited the region regularly. The Artist Selection Panel would like to recommend to the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee that Cecil Balmond be named as the artist responsible for the design of the public art piece to be located in BHMP. Balmond would be under contract with the consultant, Genus Landscape Architects to complete the design work as part of their contract with the City. PAAC, February 3, 2015 Page 3 if in agreement with this recommendation for the Artist Review Panel, would make a formal recommendation to the City Council to include Cecil Balmond in the City's contract with Genus as the selected artist for the design of the artwork for BHMP. 105 PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I INTRODUCTION NI PARK :ET ENTRY PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING INTRODUCTION The nationally renowned Ped Mall is widely recognized as an iconic destination with a high level of resident, student, and alumni attachment. It has 'good bones' and a sol- id foundation is already in place. Therefore, the intent of the current planning concept is to 'freshen up' and rein- vigorate the Ped Mall while maintaining the original intent of creating a public gathering place for all ages from all walks of life. To enrich the experience of the Ped Mall, a series of sec- ondary destinations are proposed and include Black Hawk Mini Park, a Sound Garden, and a Video Garden. The children's play zone is expanded with an interactive and educational Eco LAB. The entries become more welcom- ing and are reimagined with new wayfnding kiosks, light- ing, and the introduction of additional sunlight and views through selective tree pruning. The Weather Dance Foun- tain and performance space is strengthened with a per- manent stage canopy and improved seating opportuni- ties. The secondary destinations are meant to be uniquely different from each other and envisioned to engage mul- tiple user groups. Secondary destinations are described in the following sections. P 1 106 Throughout the master plan process, stakeholder and public feedback consistently indicated a strong interest in improved Ped Mall lighting. Additionally, many of the exist- ing globe lights are reaching the end of their life cycle. For the functional lighting of the Ped Mall, a conversion of the existing system to LED is recommended. A multi -layered lighting framework is also proposed and includes up light- ing of trees, architectural lighting of proposed shade can- opies, and accent lighting of public artwork. The lighting framework and other component -related recommenda- tions are addressed within the Ped Mall framework section. Black Hawk Mini Park is currently a construction staging area for Park@201 and once construction is complete, the park can once again become a 'park for all people'. The planning concept calls for a feature public art piece to anchor the park and to create a focal point to the north entry of the Ped Mall. A series of diverse spaces are cre- ated within the park to enhance the public realm and to appeal to a wide range of users. More detailed narrative, conceptual plans, and renderings for Black Mini Park fol- low the Pedestrian Mall Goals + Objectives. IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE. DRAEf PLAN KEY OE%ISTINGTREES @ PROPOSEDTREES Z BUILDING FACE CLINTON ENTRY 0 CAFE / VIDEO GARDEN B P1112 PI113 WEATHER DANCE FOUNTAIN / PERFORMANCE ---iP 1114 PEDESTRIAN MALL GOALS + OBJECTIVES Enhance the Public Realm. • Celebrate the history and culture of Iowa City. • Create a memorable public space at Black Hawk Mini Park. • Improve the children's play area and the 'Weather Dance' fountain stage space. • Create a focal point and Ped Mall gateway at Dubuque and Washington. Build on Existing Strengths. • Reinforce the public artwork program. • Enhance the tree planting program. • Enhance the opportunities for families including the play area at the Library. Address the Aging Infrastructure. • Evaluate the adequacy and condition of existing utilities. • Make recommendations on utility improvements. • Improve the special event infrastructure. PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I INTRODUCTION PL06 NORTH ENTRY / BLACKHA WK MINI PARK 11018 CAFE / SOUND GARDEN PLAYGROUNDZONE LINN STREET ENTRY P�116 P1117 Fes'- Enhance Our Environmental Stewardship and Become a 'Green' Downtown. • Explore and incorporate green infrastructure strategies. • Promote the use of sustainable and low maintenance materials. • Improve recycling opportunities Develop a Multi -Layered, Flexible Lighting Framework. • Create a lighting framework that informs use and enhances wayf nding. • Create opportunities foryear-round and seasonal lighting. Enhance the Wayfinding Network. • Create a gateway into the Ped Mall at Washington and Dubuque. 107 FEBRUARY 2014 PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I NORTH ENTRY AND BLACK HAWK MINI PARK 91_\.111 XM A THRESHOLD K SEAT WALL B WAYFINDING KIOSK L SHELTERED BIKE PARKING C PROPOSED TREE M EXISTING WALKWAY D EXISTING TREE N PROPOSED RE -LOCATION SOLAR BALANCE E PROPOSED PAVING BAND O PROPOSED PUBLIC ART F PROPOSED BENCH (TYPICAL.) P RECYCLING STATION G PEDESTRIAN SCALE LIGHT (TYPICAL.) Q MOVEABLE TABLES AND CHAIRS H EXISTING PAVING R PROPOSED RE -LOCATION BALANCE IN PLACE I RECYCLING STATION S PLANTING AREA J GRAPEVINE LIGHTING+ PERMEABLE PAVING T PLAY AREA U STORYWALL WITH UPLIGHTING V NEW UNIT PAVERS (TYPICAL.) P 1108 IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE. DRAFT PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I NORTH ENTRY AND BLACK HAWK MINI PARK NORTH ENTRY AND BLACK HAWK MINI PARK The planning concept for Black Hawk Mini Park creates a series of diverse experiences that will appeal to multiple user groups. To mark the point of arrival and the transition from streetscape to Ped Mall, a threshold is proposed at the north end of the Ped Mall along Washington Street. The threshold functions as a 'safety buffer,' subtly separat- ing pedestrians from the adjacent traffic. It could be a low wall, a planting area, or public art. It is imagined to be low, not exceeding 36" in height, and to afford views across the entry and viewing south within the Ped Mall. Moving into Black Hawk Mini Park, a signature public art piece is proposed to anchor the north end. The feature piece may be interactive public artwork, a memorable water feature, or a structure such as an arch or obelisk. It is imagined to be significant enough to be visible as vis- itors and guests arrive to the downtown along Dubuque. The proposed threshold and the public art piece will work together to create a memorable and identifiable place and experience unique to Iowa City. To accomplish this, the planning team recommends the involvement of a public artist during the next design phase. The artist will be an integral part of the team, fully collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Black Hawk Mini Park's history as a 'park for all and a cel- ebration of free speech' is shared through a large 'story wall' at the southeasterly corner. The 'story walls' will rec- ognize the people and events that have shaped Black Hawk Mini Park and Iowa City. Up lighting of the story walls lends drama and interest to the space at night. A range of seating types are offered: benches, seat walls, movable tables and chairs, and limestone planterwalls at seat height. The movable tables and chairs will be placed Within intimate seating areas offering options to individu- als or small groups. Per William H. Whyte, movable tables and chairs "give people a sense of empowerment, allow- ing them to sit wherever and in whatever orientation they desire." The success associated with movable tables and chairs has been observed in many notable public spaces such as Bryant Park and the new Grand Park in Los Ange- les. Relatively affordable, the tables and chairs are offered in a range of easily identifiable, bold colors. Considering this is a new seating type for Iowa City, a trial period with four or five sets is recommended. This would allow an un- derstanding of the labor involved with the placement and securing of the pieces. A trial period also offers the City a chance to measure public response and use prior to a more significant investment. Canopy trees and colorful ground plane plantings define the seating areas. A small children's' play space is pro- posed at the south end and offers sculptural mounds for rolling and climbing and interactive artwork such as sound columns, dance chimes, and rain makers. The "Spin} of Black Hawk" "A little park with big history" Black Hawk Mini Park took its name from the Sauk leader Black Hawk, whose image, in the form of a large crural, gave political and social meaning to the site. "The square became the site of demonstrations related to not only urban planning, but also to the Vietnam war and the Amencon Indian movement." [ From "Paint the Town," little village, Nov. 2010 ] [ "Spirit of Black Hawk", Iowa City Public Library ] 109 FEBRUARY 2014 IaaIII 1:4I1111INTIIIIIII1"02[UC4I714211 %12IIll 111 A: II 1I121Ill *11 A significant public art piece anchors the north entry and Black Hawk Mini Park. NEW PUBLIC ART PIECE A feature public art piece stands in the center of the north edge of black hawk mini park. The public art piece will be designed to support sec- ondary performances to recall the history of black hawk mini park as the 'free speech' park. The piece may be interactive public artwork, a memorable water feature, a structure such as an arch or an obelisk, or other to be determined during subsequent design phases. P 1 110 INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE STRUCTURE r � S' Images offer general representations of what the piece could be, they are not indicative of a site specific i nsta Ila tion. IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE. DRAFT PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I NORTH ENTRY AND BLACK HAWK MINI PARK Intimate seating areas have been created to offer seating options to individuals and groups. A small children's play area offers sculptural mounds for climbing and interactive art pieces. Unique play opportunities To offer a dynamic destination for children at the north section of the Ped Mall, sculp- tural mounds or sirrilar are proposed at the new children's play area. Seating choices A place to sit is an invitation to stay and movable fables and chairs have proven to be a great option. They give people the chance to sit where they like, in whatever groups they choose, and to face one an- other or not. Interactive artwork Child -themed interactive art pieces can inspire, educate and allow individual ex- pression. They can enlighten and entertain in a setting accessible to all. 111 FEBRUARY 2014 PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I DESTINATION SPACES I CLINTON STREET ENTRY Existing conditions An enhanced sense of arrival will improve the Clinton Street entry. P 1112 "Ja&' sculpture Accent lighting at existing artwork will cre- ate a series of focal points to enhance the experience through the Ped Mall. CLINTON STREET ENTRY The Clinton Street Entry becomes more welcoming and is reimagined with a new wayfnding kiosk, recon- figured seating, and a 'story wall'. The internally illuminated kiosk acts as a beacon of light, welcoming and providing a sense of arrival to a spe- cial place. PLAN KEY A Wayfnding kiosk B Uplighting of trees at entry room C Seating D Story wall E Existing public artwork F Recycling station Wayfinding Kiosk A new wayfinding kiosk is proposed to wel- come guests and provide user orientation. IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE. DRAFT PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I DESTINATION SPACES I CAFE / VIDEO GARDEN CAFE / VIDEO GARDEN The proposed Cafe / Video garden includes a community table available to all Ped Mall users. A new structure shades the dining table and is illumi- nated for night time use. A state -of - the art video wall adds new public art opportunities to the Ped Mall. PLAN KEY A Story wall B Proposed shade structure C Community dining table D Newpavement E Recycling station F Mobile vendor cart Existing conditions The existing fixed seating limits choice and feels undersized for the Ped Mall. Community table A community fable is offered for patrons of limited service restaurants or just sifting out- doors working, or people watching, or for viewing the video art. An overhead struc- ture is proposed to shade and define the community dining fable. Story wall with LED video To recognize and celebrate technological advances and to engage a new genera- tion of users, sound and media are intro- duced as new types of public artwork A state-of-the-art LED video wall anchors the Video Garden and can be used for both video arts and movies. Its location adjacent to FilrrScene reinforces the exafemenf and energy of film and video as art forms for the Ped Mall. 113 FEBRUARY 2014 PEDESTRIAN MALL PLANNING I DESTINATION SPACES I WEATHER DANCE FOUNTAIN AREA Friday night concert The events held at Weather Dance Fountain performance space are immensely popular and appeal to multiple user groups. PI114 WEATHER DANCE FOUNTAIN AREA The Weather Dance Fountain and Performance Space provides an in- teractive and unique experience for Ped Mall users. PLAN KEY A Reorganized planters B Amphitheater seating C Story wall D Seat wall E Expansion of enhanced paving F Permanent stage G Wayfnding kiosk Weather Dance Fountain Irrproving the slip resistance quality of the granite paving is recommended and to be explored during subsequent design phases. Artwork at paving The existing artwork in the paving and walls inspires the proposed planning concept and should be maintained as part of future enhancement plans. IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN UPDATE. DRAFT City of Iowa City Public Art Program REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATI®NS DEADLINE. August 22, 2014 INTRODUCTION The City of Iowa City Public Art Program is seek-ing artists and artist teams inter- ested in creating a signature art project as part of the current downtown Iowa City Pedestrian Mall Streetscape project. (For more information on the City's recently adopted Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Master Plan please visit www.icgov.org/ downtownstreetscape). The specific loca- tion for the art piece is in the area known as the Black Hawk Mini Park – an area of high visibility and pedestrian traffic in downtown Iowa City. Attached is a por- tion of the Master Plan that specifically relates to the area proposed for the art- work. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to professional artists work- ing in any medium, style or technique with an emphasis on interactive works that stimulate thought, conversation and crea- tivity for viewers and establish a sense of place. ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Successful artists must demonstrate the vision, past experience and professional qualifications required to create public art—a process that may include public presentations in addition to production oversight and execution of artwork in the public realm. Team applications should demonstrate the qualifications of its indi- vidual team members, as well as their qualifications to work together on projects. This RFQ is open to professional artists and art-ist teams with priority given to those with ties to Iowa City, University of Iowa and/or the State of Iowa. PROJECT BUDGET The total budget for the completed and installed artwork is undetermined at this time, however the installation is intended to be a signature addition to the iconic Pedestrian Mall. Funds are available to compensate the artist for concept devel- opment and collaboration with the City's urban design team. Such compensation will be negotiated with the selected artist or artist team. It is expected that the fabri- cation and installation of the artwork will be funded primarily through privately raised funds after a concept is developed and presented to the community. HOW TO APPLY The submission must include all of the information and materials described be- low. 1. Artist's Contact Information including name, business name (if applicable), physical address, mailing address, telephone and email. Teams must identify one artist to be the primary contact, as well as contact infor- mation for each art-ist on the team. 2. Artist Statement of Interest. 3. Explanation of ties to Iowa City, Uni- versity of Iowa and/or State of Iowa. 4. Maximum Two -Page Resume that outlines professional accomplish- ments. • As part of the resume include three professional references (name, affili- ated organization, email address and phone number). • For applications involving multiple artists, include two-page resumes and three professional references for each member. • Fewer references are appropriate if they endorse the artists as a team. 5. A minimum of six (6) and maximum of eight (8) images of past works illus- trating two to four completed site- specific public art projects. Images may be submitted via email, flash drive, CD or through a link to a web- site. • Examples must illustrate projects within the context of a specific site. These images are the primary way the quality of your work is evaluated. 6. Image identification: List that provides project title, location, date completed, media, dimensions, budget, commis- sioning agency, project partners, brief description of the project/conceptual information. All application materials must be emailed to Marcia Bollinger, Iowa City Public Art Program Coordinator at Marcia-Bollinger@iowa-city.org no lat- er than 2:00 p.m. CST on Friday, Au- gust 22, 2014. Incomplete and late applications may be deemed ineligible at the sole discretion of the City of Iowa City Public Art Advisory Commission. SELECTION PROCESS An artist selection panel will review applications and select one or more of the artists and/or artist teams for the Concept Development Phase of the project for which a stipend will be negotiated. Upon completion of the Concept Development Phase, the City of Iowa City will work with the selected artist and/ or artist team to move into the Fabrication and Instal- lation Phase. Installation timing and subsequent further details of this phase of the project will be entirely dependent on the acquisition of pro- ject funding. J[Z•PJxbd=4•idIPtl=44hl=4 Friday, August 22, 2014 - Response Deadline Friday, September 12, 2014 – Com- mittee recommendation of semi-final artists. QUESTIONS Please contact: Marcia Bollinger, Iowa City Public Art Program Coordi- nator at 319-356-5237 or Marcia - Bol I i nger(o).i owa-city. org.