Description

SECTION 1 – PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Summary:

The Public Art Commission and the City of Chamblee, Georgia invite artists and teams to submit portfolios for consideration for an exciting painted utility box project.

Kicking off on August 19, 2023, 5 utility boxes located throughout the City of Chamblee will be painted with beautiful images that speak to the spirit and nature of Chamblee to be completed by mid-September. We invite those interested and experienced to submit their portfolios (up to 5 images) for consideration!

This invitation is extended to all qualified artists with no entry fee.

Budget:

Artists will receive a $2,000 stipend for the execution of their work paid in two installments (70% upon execution of the contract and 30% upon successful completion of the work). This includes the submittal of sketches once location and theme are final, priming and prepping the box, and providing color key information once completed.

About Chamblee:

Chamblee’s vision – The City of Chamblee aspires to be a diverse and sustainable community where people are welcomed, innovation is valued, and opportunity abounds.

A vibrant urban city with a diverse community and international flair. The City of Chamblee began as a small rail town and was incorporated in 1908. Through multiple annexations, the City has grown to more than 7 square miles and 30,000+ residents. The downtown district has experienced significant commercial development including lofts and townhomes since 2000, while maintaining its vintage buildings and architecture. Visit www.chambleega.gov for more information.

Specific PUB Objectives include:

• To inject creativity into our everyday built environment.
• By transforming our infrastructure into works of art, we can display our creativity in places small and large, while knitting together our community.
• Enhance the aesthetic appeal, interest, and experience for residents and visitors.

Length of Project:
Painting is anticipated to be completed between August 19th to September 16th, 2023.
The exhibition will be open in August 2023, kicking off Saturday August 19th. The boxes will be considered temporary as the longevity of the works will depend on weathering/maintenance needs.

Public Art Selection Process and Commission:
The Chamblee Public Arts Commission is composed of eight members, six which are appointed by the City Council, one City Council Member serving as the ex-officio and one City Employee serving as the staff liaison.

Finalists and up to three alternates will be selected.

The Chamblee Public Arts Commission reserves the right to solicit additional submissions publicly or directly to individual artists should the panel decide by majority that there are insufficient submissions for consideration.

SECTION 2 – SUBMISSION DETAILS

Artist and Artwork Eligibility:
• This call is open to all artists and artist teams with experience painting. Applicants may be under 18 if a parent or legal guardian will execute contract on their behalf. For non-local or regional artists that apply, there is no travel compensation.
• Artists are not required to have public art or mural experience, but it is highly encouraged as all painting is on-site, outdoors, and accessible to the public.
• All artwork created must be appropriate for all ages.
• Artists/teams will be selected based upon their quality of work and experience.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
Each submission will be evaluated on the following criteria:

ARTISTIC MERIT
• Does the artwork presented demonstrate high artistic merit?
• Is it artistically engaging and stimulating? Will it be appreciated by the public?
• Do the examples of work submitted support the artistic merit/quality of the Painted Utility Box project?

FEASIBILITY
• Does the artist/team have the experience to execute the work?

Submission Requirements:

• Applications must be received no later than June 29, 2023.
o Electronic submissions may be submitted via https://wetransfer.com/ with a max 2GB.
o Mailed Submissions - Hard copy, mailed submissions must be on 8.5 x 11 paper and received at the address – 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Email Submissions may be sent to arts@chambleega.gov.
• Submissions will serve as an agreement to the conditions herein stated for exhibiting in the Painted Utility Box project.

Submissions must include ALL of the following items:

1. Artist/Team Info: full name, address, email & phone number, including any professional websites.
2. Artist Statement: A description of your work and how you approach painting. 500 words max.
3. Artwork & Details
• Each artist may submit a maximum of FIVE (5) artworks for consideration. If submitting online, please submit via https://wetransfer.com/. (2GB Max)
• Image List that corresponds to each image included. Include details of each artwork, at minimum:
o Title
o Material types used in fabrication
o Dimensions should cover a box (65”Hx24”Wx33”D)
4. Résumé/CV (two-page maximum): PDF format preferred.

If applying as artist team, please designate one team member as the primary contact and provide complete contact information for that person.