Description

The Norfolk Art Commission Wants to Hire an Experienced Public Artist to Mentor 4 Local Artists
We are seeking a professional public artist to mentor four emerging local artists in Hampton Roads. Norfolk has a thriving community of talented artists, but many of them lack experience in public art. The selected Mentor Artist will guide four mentees interested in pursuing careers in public art, helping them to develop their skills as they navigate the public art field.
The Mentor Artist will assist with reviewing applications, interviewing finalists and selecting the four mentees. Additionally, the Mentor Artist will be responsible for ensuring that the four public art projects are successfully built, meeting all necessary requirements and deadlines. The Mentor will receive a $250,000 contract, which includes a $50,000 stipend. Each mentee will receive a $50,000 subcontract through the Mentor to create a public artwork at one of four designated sites. (The total budget for the program is $250,000.)
This program offers the Mentor Artist a chance to expand their legacy and have a lasting impact on the next generation of public artists. By providing guidance and encouragement, the selected Mentor Artist will help mentees stay focused, motivated and accountable in their artistic development, bolstering their confidence and visibility, and boosting their career advancement.
PROJECT SITES: Four sites have been selected for a work of art by a mentee artist. The sites are a neighborhood branch library, a community center, a police station and a park.
PROJECT FUNDS: Up to three finalists for the Mentor Artist may be selected to be interviewed in a virtual meeting by the Norfolk Arts Commission. The stipend for this position is $50,000. The Mentor Artist will be responsible for subcontracting and mentoring four diverse local artists, who will each complete a $50,000 project. The total budget for the program is $250,000.
SELECTION CRITERIA AND AWARD CONSIDERATIONS: The mentor contract will be awarded based on professional artistic experience to fulfill the requirements of this project either in studio, educational, community, employment and/or art projects and the ability and resources to undertake the mentorship.