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call for artists TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART: Celebrate Canada’s 150th Look Back/Look Forward Call for artists This temporary Public Art call, themed Celebrate Canada’s 150th: Look Back/Look Forward, is open to all professional artists that reside in Southern Alberta, (South of Red Deer) and is held in accordance with the Town of Canmore Public Art Policy. Celebrate Canada’s 150th Temporary Public Art will feature up to 8 locations along the Three Sisters Pathway in Canmore, Alberta, up to 8 artists will be selected. Their proposed temporary art installations will be exhibited from August 4 to October 16, 2017. The Canmore Public Art Committee seeks to include, and encourages participation from senior, mid-career and emerging artists from across Alberta, as well as from Multi-Cultural and Indigenous artists. This temporary environmental public art installation is a unique public art opportunity is also for craftspeople, artisans and post-secondary students. One of the goals of temporary public art is to provide an entry point for artists who have had little opportunity to participate in public art projects. Budget: $1,000 CAD + GST (maximum, all inclusive) for each selected artist or art location Information Session: Monday May 1, 2017 from 5:30-7:00pm Civic Center Council Chambers 902-7 Avenue Deadline for Submissions: 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Installation: July 31 to August 4, 2017 Dismantle: October 16, 2017 Artist Led Walk dates: During Alberta Culture Days September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017 Wild Festival – October 14 to15, 2017 For more information, contact Town of Canmore Arts and Events: Dawn Saunders Dahl, Arts and Events Coordinator Phone:(403)678-1546 Email: [email protected] Town of Canmore Arts & Events 907B - 7 Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 3K1 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm MST We thank all artists for contributing their time to submit an application for this public art call. 1 call for artists About Canmore Located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rockies, near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park, approximately 81 km west of the City of Calgary. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the town site are: Ha Ling Peak, Grotto Mountain, Mount Lady Macdonald, Mount Lawrence Grassi, Rundle Range and the Three Sisters. The Town of Canmore lies within Treaty 7 territory, and honours the tradition and spirit of the area. For centuries this area has been a place of hunting, gathering, harmony, balance, and commerce for many peoples. Established in 1884, Canmore was one of the most important coal mining centers in southern Alberta. Canmore's moniker originates from its namesake town on the northwest shore of Scotland. It is a Celtic word meaning "Big Head" and was titled in honor of King Malcolm III of Canmore who, in 1057, killed Macbeth the usurper in a fight for the Scottish throne. The present Alberta Rocky Mountain location was named Canmore in 1884 by Donald A. Smith, a Canadian Pacific Railway pioneer. Canmore played host to the Nordic events during the 1988 Winter Olympics and developed into the recreational tourist destination it is today. The Town of Canmore has a permanent population of 13,000 and 5,000 part time residents, and is home to people from more than 50 countries. This deep history, and the subsequent migration of settlers and many new Canadians to the area, imbues Canmore with a rich cultural heritage. This diversity contributes to a dynamic urban landscape alive with arts, culture, sport, business and development. Visit the websites below for more information about the History of Canmore: http://www.canmorealberta.com/visitor-info/history-canmore http://cmags.org/ http://www.canmore.ca/ Town of Canmore Public Art Background Public art is essential to the healthy growth of a community. It creates a vibrant sense of place and contributes to a community’s reputation and identity for both residents and visitors. Over the past few years, the Canmore Public Art Program has pursued and nurtured a creative Canmore, and has acquired a notable and eclectic collection of public art. The goal is to inspire, to engage, and to promote creative dialogue. Proposals should consider the purposes of the Community Public Art Policy: • To enrich the public environment and promote awareness, understanding, access, and enjoyment of art as part of life for Canmore locals and visitors; • To identify and enhance the sense of community identity unique to Canmore, and to encourage artworks that reflect community and regional diversity, values, history, nature, and culture; • To create opportunities, challenges, and encouragement for all types of artists and artistic expression, and for the creation of site specific works that promote relationships between the artwork and the public. 2 Temporary Art Program Goals: Short-term public art installations are important in changing the face of a community, increasing its livability and creativity for both citizens and visitors. The short-term nature of these projects helps to develop a greater understanding of public art as well as acceptance and demand for permanent public artworks. TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART: Celebrate Canada’s 150th Look Back/Look Forward Call for artists will stimulate dialogue and new ways of thinking about art in the public realm, inspire local artists, and cultivate future public artists and audiences. This temporary public art program focuses on the potential to shift perspectives of public spaces in Canmore and offer mentorship and training resources for Canmore -based artists. Permanent public art is a complex art field, temporary art projects provide a dynamic venue for artists that are emerging within their genres, within public art practice in Canmore. Artwork Opportunity: Artists will produce environmental art installations located along the walk, which will be exhibited from July 1 to October 2, 2017. The Artists will be expected to meet with the Project Coordinator as necessary throughout the design and installation of the project. This is an exterior, temporary public art commission, which can be discrete or integrated with the project site, with a total budget of $1000+GST (inclusive) for each selected artist or art location. Artists will be responsible to maintain artwork for the duration of the exhibit. Site Location: Installations can be located in up to 8 separate sites within West Canmore Park, along the Three Sisters Pathway. The artwork location is suitable for three-dimensional integrated artwork. Medium: The medium is to be decided by the artist and approved by the Town of Canmore. Staff will advise using materials that do not pose a risk to the safety and security of the public. Materials must not negatively affect the environment or wildlife. The majority of the materials could be recycled or natural and found within the location. Artwork proposals could address use of natural materials found within the environment and contemporary art practices. Artists could incorporate temporary public art interactions that can include but are not limited to sculpture, performance, light installations, etc. Examples of temporary art include the use of yarn bombing, land art, light, color, etc. Materials can be available through the Canmore Recycling Program could include: plastic or metal containers, aluminum pie plates, bike tires, electronic waste and palettes. Artwork Design Parameters - The artwork must adhere to the following design parameters: • Artwork must be an original piece; However, previous works may be adapted in a new and unique way. • Ensure artwork does not pose a risk of injury to the public (example: sharp points, slip hazards, etc.) Artwork must be vandal resistant, and designed to be as safe as possible for presentation in the public realm; • Selected Artists must restore land to clean/ tidy condition when vacating park area. • Artists are encourages to use natural or reused materials; Art installation(s) may not: • Be a wildlife attractant (IE: no food types (natural or otherwise) are permitted; • Present an obstacle/impediment to wildlife movement or present a hazard to wildlife; • Result in artificial sound or light at the site as this may impact both birds and mammals; • Not block the pathway(s). 3 Project conditions Commission: The total artist fee budget for the commission is $1,000 CAD (+GST inclusive) for each artist or art location. The cost of accommodation, per diem and travel for out of town is included in the artist commission. Artist led art walks: Each selected artist will lead a min. of 1 Art Walk during Alberta Culture Days or Wild. Original Work: The artist(s) must guarantee that the artwork is original and does not violate the copyright of any other person. However, previous works created by the applicant may be adapted in a new and unique way. Contract: The artist(s) will enter into a contract with the Town of Canmore. Copyright: The artist(s) must be prepared to assign License to Copyright for the exhibition of the artwork to The Town of Canmore. Reproduction rights may be negotiated. The artist may retain the right to be identified as the creator of the artwork. Maintenance: The artwork is temporary (non-permanent) and will not be permanently maintained by the Town of Canmore for the duration of the exhibit, the selected artist will maintain work while on exhibit. Criteria for Selection: The Selection Committee will consider applications that demonstrate • A developing practice in visual art or craft, as is relevant to the call; • Quality of past artworks as demonstrated in visual documentation. • Appropriateness of proposal for the context. Selection Process: Artists will be chosen through a one-stage jury process. Up to 8 artists will be selected.