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REQUIREMENTS: Images: 16 INTRODUCTION The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation, seeks an artist to create a three-dimensional permanent outdoor artwork for the Chief Sealth Trail. This opportunity is open to established professional artists living in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho. The application deadline is 11 p.m., March 16, 2010 (Pacific Time). BACKGROUND The Chief Sealth Trail is a multi-purpose trail in Southeast Seattle. Part of the city of Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan, the Chief Sealth Trail provides connections to the future Mountains to Sound Greenway trail extension on Beacon Hill and Sound Transit light rail stations along Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Named for the Duwamish Tribe leader and namesake of Seattle, the Chief Sealth Trail is one of five regional trails that cross the city, connecting schools, businesses and residences while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Phase I of the Chief Sealth Trail was completed in 2007, linking neighborhoods along 3.6 miles of trail. Phase II, which continues the trail to the west of Beacon Avenue South approximately two thirds of a mile, will be completed in 2010. The appearance of the trail varies in different neighborhoods along the right-of-way. The trail is located in the Seattle City Light utility corridor, and follows the pathway of a large power-cut. In general, the pathway curves between gently sloped and seeded hills and mounds. Due to maintenance requirements of the utility, landscaping is limited to low-growing grass and groundcover and few furnishings are permitted. The asphalt paved trail is 10 feet wide, with a two-foot gravel shoulder on each side. The completed trail includes pedestrian and bicycle signage and markings to clarify the purpose of the multi-use trail. The trail serves as a source of recreation for the community. Community gardens are located along the trail. The trail cuts across Beacon Avenue South at South Dawson Street, which is the location for the artwork in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Beacon Hill. Information: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/chiefsealthtrail.htm http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikemaster.htm ELIGIBILITY This call is open to professional artists residing in Washington, Oregon, California, Montana and Idaho. SCOPE OF WORK The selected artist/artist team will create a three-dimensional, permanent artwork that marks the Chief Sealth Trail where it crosses Beacon Avenue South in Beacon Hill. The artwork will enliven the streetscape and visually mark the location of the trail for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. The artwork will create visual interest for people traveling on the trail. To call attention to the trail, the artwork should be bold enough to be visible from a distance. Because the artwork must be located on SDOT property, the site is limited to the expansive median on Beacon Avenue South near the intersection with Dawson Street, where the new section of the Chief Sealth Trail will cross the road. The median at this location is 25 feet wide with a pedestrian walkway down the center. The selected artist will develop a design that responds to the site, taking into consideration visibility and the motion of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. The artist will work with staff from the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, SDOT and members of the local community during the design phase of the project. The timeline for phase II of the Chief Sealth Trail construction is summer 2010, with completion expected by the end of 2010. The selected artist will develop designs for artwork to be installed after the construction of the trail. Depending on the project schedule and budget, there is a limited possibility that the construction budget may cover some aspects of the art elements, such as footings, but this assistance is not guaranteed. BUDGET $50,000 all inclusive APPLICATION DEADLINE March 16, 2010, 11:00 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION CRITERIA Finalists will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will occur in two phases: 1) A selection panel of arts professionals, Seattle Department of Transportation representatives and community members will review all applications and select up to four finalists. 2) The selection panel will meet again to interview finalists/finalist teams and select one artist/artist team for the project. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is committed to reflecting the diversity and cultural richness of our city in the selection of artists and artworks. References provided as part of this application will be contacted prior to artist interviews. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS The artist/artist team selected will be notified at the conclusion of interviews and panel deliberations. Please do not call the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Applicants will receive notification of the panel’s decision by e-mail. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs reserves the right not to select any of the applicants. WE’RE HERE TO HELP Please contact Marcia.Iwasaki@seattle.gov or (206) 233.3946. Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For assistance with the CaFE online application process, contact CaFE tech support at (888) 562-7232 or cafe@westaf.org, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. |
