 Alaska State Council on the Arts: Anchorage Fish Hatchery 411 West 4th Avenue Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501 BACK TO PARTICIPATING CALLS CONTACT EVENT |
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REQUIREMENTS: Images: 10 View Site Details Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish Anchorage Sport Fish Hatchery Anchorage, Alaska Deadline for Entries: 9:59pm on Thursday April 22, 2010 In accordance with Alaska Statute 35.27, the Alaska State Council on the Arts Percent for Art Program is requesting qualifications from artists for artwork to be commissioned for the Department of Fish and Game Anchorage Sport Fish Hatchery located in Anchorage, Alaska at Elmendorf Air Force Base. Estimated Total Art Budget $700,000 USD At this time, the Art Committee requests qualifications from artists for the following locations: 1. Interior – Visitor Center Corridor approx. $300,000 2. Exterior – Entry point, Building Façade approx $400,000 It will be up to the art selection committee to choose the final sites within these locations and the best possible artwork for each site. This RFQ is open to all statewide and national artists and teams of artists. Artists may be considered for more than one site. Applications will be accepted online only through CaFÉ at: www.callforentry.org. Submitted packets of qualifications will be judged on a competitive basis from which up to five semi-finalists may be selected for each location. Semi-finalists will be paid to develop a detailed design proposal. Project Description The Anchorage Sport Fish Hatchery is designed to replace the two venerable hatchery facilities now operating in Anchorage. The new Hatchery site on Ship Creek has been utilized by the old Hatchery since the 1970’s to bring sport fish stock to the lakes and rivers of South Central Alaska. Ship Creek is a living salmon stream with an annual run and a popular local sport fishery for visitors and Alaska residents. The new Hatchery site is near the creek and the falls and just outside the gates of Elmendorf Air Force Base. The land is owned by the base. Architect Statement The Hatchery is an ambitious project to create the largest indoor fish hatchery in North America. The building houses an impressive array of fish tanks, pumps, filters, incubation and feeding equipment. The new building includes hatchery support office space, a meeting room, shop space, garage and two laboratories. A long, low building, one of the Hatchery’s main architectural features, is a 400 foot long clerestory window designed to admit daylight to the Production Areas in the middle of the building. The building also features a Visitor Area with a long walkway overlooking the Production Areas. The hatcheries have long provided informal educational opportunities for the community and visitors, making their operations as transparent to the public as possible. This new Visitor Area will be open to the public for self-guided tours and will accommodate school kids, tourists and the general public. Hatchery Mission & Function The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the state’s recreational fisheries resources. Fish hatcheries help to accomplish this mission by providing recreational fishing opportunity where opportunity is limited or does not exist. Stocking efforts help divert fishing pressure away from wild stocks and conserve the integrity of Alaska’s wild resources. The vision of the Division is: Excellence in fisheries management and research for the benefit of recreational anglers, the state's economy, and future generations of Alaskans. Themes Themes related to sport fishing in Alaska are requested by the Art Selection Committee. Interior themes - may include the history and natural science specific to the development and/or operation of a hatchery facility in the Cook Inlet Region. Themes may inform visitors or tell the story of the life cycle of salmon, or relate to equipment or gear associated with sport fishing and represent unique aspects, details or stories about sport fishing in Alaska. Exterior themes - should be easily recognizable and suggest the function, mission and purpose of the building. Site Descriptions The character and aesthetic of the Hatchery is industrial. Most finishes are highly utilitarian; designed to survive the rigors of a wet work environment. The Production Areas have clear-sealed concrete floors. Walls and ceilings are painted white. The Office, Meeting and Visitor Areas have a combination of stained concrete and rubber floors. Walls and ceilings are painted white or in light colors with an aquatic palette. Most fixtures and the wall panels in the Visitor Area are silver metal. The building exterior is predominantly tan in color with brown and white accents in conformance with the Elmendorf Air Force Base Design Guidelines. Both Interior and Exterior locations for art present design opportunities associated with a huge span of space available for public art. The selection committee also encourages artwork that is created for a tactile audience so that visitors of all ages can experience the artworks as much as possible. Possible interior sites for art may include: Interior – Ceiling, walls, windows, practical features of the building, such as benches, hand wash stations etc. Artwork should be installed in a way that encourages investigation, informal learning. Artwork may be freestanding, but floor surface artwork is not an option for this project. Exterior – Intersection /Corner of Reeve Blvd and Post Road, façade of building on south side, and entry point on north side. The roof is not a location for art. Artwork may not be lit in such a way as to distract drivers approaching the air force base entry gates on Reeve Blvd. Artists selected for proposals will be apprised of a budget and site determined by the art selection committee. It will be up to the art selection committee to choose the final sites and the best possible artwork for each site. Budget and Timeline The selected artists’ budgets will include all costs of design, engineering, fabrication, installation, artwork transportation, special handling fees, special lighting (if any), photographic documentation, liability and automobile insurance, and an identifying plaque made to ASCA standards and specifications. State laws related to public construction, including licensing, insurance, bonding, and payment of prevailing wage rates, may apply. Finalists will be apprised of this information. Artists selected for commissioned artworks will coordinate art project timelines and work with general contractor and landscaping contractor to complete integrated artwork before June 2011. Installation dates will be negotiated individually with each commissioned artist. Artists will coordinate lighting with the architect. Maintenance and Special Considerations The installation must be permanent and designed to last the life of the building (50 years). Viewers may touch the artwork if it is installed in an accessible location, therefore artwork must also endure substantial public use. Routine maintenance requirements must be minimal. Replacement features, such as special lighting, must be commercially available in Alaska. Criteria for Selection The criteria for selection will include: • Quality, appropriateness, and originality of the artist's past work as evidenced by the images, the letter of interest and resume. • Ability to work with contractors and consultants • Durability, maintenance requirements, and safety considerations related to past commissions. • References that attest to qualifications and ability to complete the work accordingly. Additional Information Requests for additional information may be directed by e-mail to: Andrea Noble, Visual & Literary Arts Program Director Alaska State Council on the Arts Phone: 907-269-6610 or toll free in Alaska at 888-278-7424; fax: 907-269-6601 Email: andrea.noble@alaska.gov |
