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CALLS TO ARTISTS

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Criss Library Call for Artwork - Omaha, NE - December 3, 2008
Eldorado Fire Station #1 - Scottsdale, AZ - December 5, 2008
University of North Florida Site Specific Work - Jacksonville, FL - December 9, 2008
Art Bus Shelter Design Competition - Athens, GA - December 12, 2008
RFQ for The Big Picture Photographer Laureate Program - Tampa, FL - December 12, 2008
United States Court House Mural Competition - Indianapolis, IN - December 15, 2008
East Main Street Roundabout - Norman, OK - December 15, 2008

RFQ for City of Glendale Courthouse - Glendale, AZ - January 5, 2009
RFQ for West Branch Library - Glendale, AZ - January 5, 2009
RFQ for Higuera Street Fountain - San Luis Obispo, CA - January 5, 2009
York Recognition Public Art Project - Portland, OR - January 12, 2009
New Artist Opportunity for Indoor Sculpture - Terre Haute, Indiana - January 23, 2008
Sculpture Installations in Heckscher Park - Long Island, NY - January 30, 2009

Public Safety Memorial - Richmond, VA - February 1, 2009
Watershed Public Art Markers - Oakland, CA - February 6, 2009
Call for work to promote solar energy - Phoenix, AZ - Ongoing
RFQ for Temporary Art at Tucson International Airport - Tucson, AZ - Ongoing
RFQ for transit system design team opportunities - Charlotte, NC - Ongoing
Call for work for exhibitions - Tucson, AZ - Ongoing

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

San Francisco, CA - Project Manager, San Francisco Arts Commission
San Francisco, CA - Communications Manager, San Francisco Arts Commission
NY, NY - Dean of the School of Constructed Environments, Parsons The New School for Design
San Diego, CA - San Diego International Airport - Request for Proposals for Performing Arts Production Specialist
Oakland, CA - Full Time Studio Manager Position at The Crucible

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Valley Fever Arts Festival, March 21 & 22, 2009- Artists Call for Inaugural Festival of Visual and Performing Arts -
Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer docent opportunity for ASU Art Museum - Ongoing - Tempe, AZ
Artist Residency Program - Ongoing - Clearmont, WY
Artist housing at Hope VI - Ongoing - Tucson, AZ
Call to Visually Impaired Artists - Ongoing - Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer artist opportunity with Boys and Girls Club - Ongoing - Phoenix, AZ

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For listings through the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, see our Phoenix Calls page.

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CALLS TO ARTISTS

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Criss Library Call for Artwork – Omaha, NE -
December 3, 2008
The Nebraska 1% for Art program has a new opportunity for public artists (open to artists from across the US, with attention to Nebraska-based artists). The University of Nebraska at Omaha Criss Library announces a call for artwork for the interior southeastern entrance to the building. The selection committee is considering both commissioned work (RFQ) and artwork available for direct purchase. Artists may apply for one or both of these options. Budget: $85,500 Application Deadline: Dec. 3, 2008

The project includes both a primary and secondary location for artwork. The primary site at the main entrance atrium is approx. 25’ w x 22’ d x 25’ h. The area includes a stairwell, and presents various opportunities for artists to explore the floor, wall and aerial space. A smaller optional secondary site is located in the alternate entrance atrium, directly below the main site. A freestanding sculpture could be placed here within a 10’ x 10’ dimension.

There is no theme attached to the project; the selection committee seeks high quality, innovative work suitable for the space and environment.

The Criss Library website contains images of the sites: http://library.unomaha.edu/art/
The Nebraska Arts Council website homepage has a clickable “webad” button on the lower right hand side, which will take you to the project information and where you may view and download a pdf of the prospectus: www.nebraskaartscouncil.org
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Eldorado Fire Station #1 – Scottsdale, AZ - December 5, 2008
Scottsdale Public Art Program
Call for Artists/Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Eldorado Fire Station #1 ( Eldorado Park , Scottsdale , AZ )
Application Deadline: Receipt by 5:00 pm , December 5, 2008
Total Art Project Budget: $125,000.

The Scottsdale Public Art Program is accepting qualifications from artists for an opportunity to create a stand alone dynamic artwork at a new fire station in Eldorado Park in the city of Scottsdale , Arizona .

To view full call, visit - www.scottsdalepublicart.org/documents/EldoradoFire_RFQ.pdf.
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University of North Florida Site Specific Work - Jacksonville, FL - December 9, 2008
Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program announces a new public art project at the University of North Florida. The College of Education & Human Services has a budget of $40,000 and the art selection committee is open to commissioning site-specific work and/or purchasing existing artwork. Interested artists can view the new Call by going to the University of North Florida’s Facilities Planning & Construction website and clicking on Art in State Buildings under Quick Links, and then Call to Artists - www.unf.edu/dept/facplan/.

The submission deadline is 5:00pm, Tuesday, December 9, 2008. For more information, contact the Project Administrator: Linda Sciarratta, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, (904) 620-2810, or lsciarra@unf.edu

Links to other current ASB projects with deadlines in October & November can be found at www.florida-arts.org/programs/statebuildings/index.htm.
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Art Bus Shelter Design Competition – December 12, 2008
The Athens Area Arts Council of Athens, GA, in partnership with the Athens Transit System and the Unified Government of Athens Clarke County, announces its second Art Bus Shelter Design Competition. This year's theme, "ART ROCKS!" asks designers to pay artistic tribute to the musical talent of Athens. Eight bus shelters will be installed along two major arteries near downtown Athens,GA. Winning designs will receive an award of $5,000 per shelter. Bus shelter fabrication, materials and shipping budget limited to $9,160 per shelter. This is a nationwide competition open to all artists, architects, students and designers. Deadline for submissions is December 12, 2008 (extended from November 30). Details are available on the Arts Council website at www.athensarts.org.
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RFQ for The Big Picture Photographer Laureate Program - Tampa, FL - December 12, 2008
Request for Qualifications for The Big Picture Photographer Laureate Program released by the City of Tampa, Public Art Program. Art Allocation not to exceed $25,000. Application deadline is Friday, December 12, 2008. CLICK HERE to view Call to Artists
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United States Court House Mural Competition – Indianapolis, IN - December 15, 2008
Birch Bayh Federal Building, United States Court House Mural Competition, Indianapolis, IN
Budget: $75,000; finalists $750 honorarium
Deadline: December 15, 2008

The Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana invites artists who currently live and work in Indiana, or previously have lived and worked in this state, to submit their résumés and images of their work to compete for a commission to create murals for the interior walls of the federal court house in Indianapolis. The privately funded mural project involves creation of a set of nine panels to fit an existing architectural space in the southeast corner of the third floor corridor of the court house. The space is a mirror image of the southwest corner of the same floor, where murals created in 1935 by artist Grant Christian are located. The courthouse is located in downtown Indianapolis at 46 East Ohio Street, one block north of Monument Circle in the block bounded by Meridian, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York Streets. It is open to the public from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that no cameras or recording devices may be brought into the building unless pre-authorization is obtained. To seek authorization, contact Doria Lynch at (317) 229-3729 at least one day before your visit. Qualified artists are invited to submit biographical information and images of their work. Website: www.insd.uscourts.gov/Education/hist_society.htm click Court House Mural Competition or Contact: Doria Lynch, Historical Society secretary Tel: (317) 229-3729 Email: doria_lynch@insd.uscourts
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East Main Street Roundabout – Norman, OK - December 15, 2008
East Main Street Roundabout, Norman, OK
Budget: $60,000
Deadline: December 15, 2008

The Norman Public Arts Board (PAB), on behalf of the Norman Arts Council and the City of Norman, seeks an artist (or team of artists) to create a permanent, public outdoor work of art for the center island of the East Main Street Roundabout, which will be located on East Main between Porter/Classen and NE 12th Street at the intersection of Main, Acres, and Carter. The center of the roundabout will be 29.5' in diameter. The base of the art piece shall fit within a fifteen foot diameter in the center of the island. Appropriate landscaping will be designed to complement the work of art. As pedestrian traffic is limited to the sidewalks and bicycle paths adjacent to the intersection, there is no access to the center island. The sculpture should be durable and safe as well as weather resistant and vandalism resistant. The goal of this project is to create a focal point of this heavily trafficked intersection that visually anchors one of Norman's older residential neighborhoods with busy streets that link to a variety of destinations. The installation should embody a theme representative of central Oklahoma. This theme could relate to any of the following, but not limited to: Oklahoma weather, Native American heritage, civic character, complexity of a university city, cultural diversity of the third largest city in the state, the pioneer spirit, and the natural habitats or environment of the area. The style of the sculpture may be a traditional, architectural, figurative, or contemporary interpretation of the theme and may be of any material. www.normanarts.org
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RFQ for City of Glendale Courthouse, Glendale, AZ - January 5, 2009
The City of Glendale announces a public art opportunity for a qualified artist or artist team to design, fabricate and install artwork for the new Courthouse, which will open in downtown Glendale in 2010. The City Court and the Glendale Arts Commission support this public art project cooperatively.
CLICK HERE for the complete RFQ (PDF).
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RFQ for West Branch Library, Glendale, AZ – January 5, 2009
The City of Glendale announces a public art opportunity for a qualified artist or artist team to design, fabricate and install artwork for the new West Branch Library. The Glendale Arts Commission and the Library and Arts Department support this public art project cooperatively.
CLICK HERE for the complete RFQ (PDF).
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RFQ for Higuera Street Fountain - San Luis Obispo, CA - January 5, 2009
The Art in Public Places Program of the City of San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an artist or team of artists to design, fabricate and install an artwork or artworks at the Higuera Street Fountain, located at the intersection of Higuera and Marsh Streets. CLICK HERE to visit the City's website www.slocity.org for more information. CLICK HERE to view full RFQ.
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York Recognition Public Art Project – Portland, OR - January 12, 2009
The Regional Arts & Culture Council (Portland, OR) invites artists/teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for the York Recognition public art project for Lewis & Clark College. This project seeks to acknowledge the significance of York, an African American slave who played an important role in Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery. The total art budget is $125,000. All materials must be submitted online via CaFE at www.callforentry.org. RFQ and site information (both indoor & outdoor) can be downloaded at www.racc.org. Deadline: 1/12/09, 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time.
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New Artist Opportunity for Indoor Sculpture - Terre Haute, Indiana - January 23, 2008
Art Spaces, Inc. - Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection is issuing a REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for a site-specific sculpture to be located in the city of TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA in the new HuxCancerCenter at UnionHospital. This opportunity is open to practicing professional artists over 18 years of age.

The sculpture will be located inside the front entrance of the HuxCancerCenter (www.unionhospitalhealthgroup.org/union/huxcancer) located at 6 ½ and Beech Street on the north side of UnionHospital. It will be adjacent to the main staircase and just outside of the Radiation Oncology Waiting Room.

The artist's budget for this project is $42,000. 3-5 finalists will be selected to fully realize the proposal and each will receive a stipend of $350. More information including submission requirements, images and dimensions of the site are available on the Art Spaces website at www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF MATERIALS:
Friday, January 23, 2009.

Send to: Art Spaces, Inc.
100 S. Campus Drive
P.O. Box 3799
Terre Haute, IN 47803-0799.

To directly request more information you may call 812-244-4216 or write to: info@wabashvalleyartspaces.com (Please note "Hux Sculpture" in subject heading).
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Sculpture Installations in Heckscher Park – Long Island, NY- January 30, 2009
Artist Opportunity: Public Art Initiative Request for Proposals (RFP) - Sculpture Installations in Heckscher Park - The Town of Huntington (Long Island, NY) requests submission of proposals for installation of existing sculptural work in Heckscher Park. While open to any U.S. artist, strong preference will be given to artists of the region. Approximately 5 projects are expected to be selected for installation & receipt of $1,000 honorarium each for works on loan for a period of at least 12 months. Complete specifications for this RFP may be downloaded at http://town.huntington.ny.us under Bids/RFPs. All other inquiries should be directed to purchasing@town.huntington.ny.us or via fax @ 631-351-2833. Submission deadline is January 30, 2009.
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Public Safety Memorial – Richmond, VA - February 1, 2009
Public Safety Memorial, Richmond, VA
Budget: $2,000,000
Deadline: February 1, 2009

The Public Safety Memorial Commission was charged by Governor Timothy Kaine, to establish an appropriate memorial for the Commonwealth of Virginia to commemorate the courage and sacrifice of Virginia's Public Safety personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This memorial will serve as an enduring acknowledgement of the ultimate sacrifice made by men and women of the safety community who died while serving the citizens of Virginia. The Commission seeks to receive design proposals for the Public Safety Memorial. The budget for includes all expenses and fees of the artist(s), as well as on site delivery, site preparation and installation. All types of proposals are encouraged including figurative, non-figurative and those that may incorporate water, landscape elements, etc. For more information and proposal submission guidelines, please go to this web site: www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/Initiatives/MemorialCommission/ If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Erin C. Bryant, Assistant Secretary of Public Safety, at (804) 786 - 5351.
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Watershed Public Art Markers – Oakland, CA - February 6, 2009
The City of Oakland Cultural Arts and Marketing Division is proud to announce the release of the Request for Qualifications for another Measure DD public art opportunity, the Oakland, CA: Watershed Public Art Markers. Bay Area artists are invited to apply for the opportunity to design an interpretive public art marker that celebrates and identifies the role of the watershed systems of Oakland , California , including creeks, lakes, and the estuary. The selected artist will create a prototype of the art marker and will fabricate and install the first series of markers based on this prototype at various key locations in the Oakland watershed systems. Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2009. Project Budget: $92,000. All applications must be submitted through CaFÉ ( www.callforentry.org ). Look under “CaFÉ Listings” to find this opportunity.

Oakland is home to 15 main creeks and over 40 smaller tributaries, all of which play a vital role in the city’s health and well-being. These waterways provide plant and wildlife habitat, stormwater transport, flood management and water cleansing functions as well as valuable recreational and aesthetic benefit for Oakland residents. Although historically contiguous from the Oakland Hills to the San Francisco Bay , all of Oakland ’s creeks are now partially or extensively buried or diverted into culverts and storm drains. Their lack of visibility in certain areas of the city reduces overall understanding of their role and value. To enhance the historic, cultural, aesthetic and interpretive potential of the often-overlooked creeks system and the city’s “crown jewel,” Lake Merritt, a total of $92,000 ($72,000 from Creeks Restoration and $20,000 from Lake Merritt capital projects) has been allocated to commission an artist to create a prototype of an interpretive artwork marker that will identify the location of creek nodes and draw attention to the value of the creek habitats that exist throughout the city. A Request for Qualifications can be downloaded at: www.oaklandculturalarts.org/main/callforartists.htm. Applications are to be submitted only through www.callforentry.com no paper submissions will be reviewed.

The Oakland, CA: Watershed Public Art Markers project is funded through the Oakland Trust for Clean Water & Safe Parks (Measure DD). This $198.25 million dollar bond is funding a comprehensive ten-year plan to clean up and restore Lake Merritt , the Oakland Estuary Waterfront, and Oakland 's creeks system by improving land/water quality and expanding recreational facilities and opportunities for Oakland citizens.
For more information on the project, contact : Christin Hablewitz, Measure DD Public Art Project Manager chablewitz@oaklandnet.com (510) 238-2105.
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Phoenix, AZ – Deadline: open
Valley of the Sun Solar is a newly formed entity whose mission is to "build solar energy awareness through art". We are seeking artists who would like to help us fulfill our mission by allowing us to license images of their works in order to produce merchandise (prints, cards, shirts, etc) that will include the caption: "valleyofthesunsolar.com - building solar energy awareness through art" and be marketed to the general public. Contributing artists will be paid a royalty on each item sold which incorporates their work. For further information, please contact: Lee Feliciano at Lee@valleyofthesunsolar.com or 602.300.8500 or visit www.valleyofthesunsolar.com
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Tucson, AZ – Deadline: open
Call to Artists for Temporary Art Exhibits: Tucson International Airport
The Tucson Airport Authority is seeking temporary art exhibits for the main Gallery and the Upper and Lower Link Galleries at Tucson International Airport, located at 7250 South Tucson Blvd. Artists interested in exhibiting at TIA should send a resume, artist statement, and five to ten images to Temporary Exhibits Program, Tucson Airport Authority, 7005 S. Plumer Ave. Tucson AZ 85706 or email art@tucsonairport.org. For more information call 520.573.8187 or visit www.tucsonairport.org/html/tia_terminal_exhibits.html
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Charlotte, NC – Deadline: open 
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking professional artists for design collaborations and/ or public art commissions for its Art-in Transit Program. Over the next few years, Charlotte is building a rapid transit system and will incorporate public art into its stations, park and rides, and maintenance facilities and has allocated $2.3 million for art. Design fees range from $5,000-$25,000: commissions from $25,000-$250,000. In preparation for Phase I and subsequent phases, artists are requested to submit their materials to a new slide registry that will be used to make selections of artists as the system is phased in. For more information and an on-line application visit www.ridetransit.org and click on Art-in-Transit or call 704.432.0479.  
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