ARTIST CALL for APPLICATIONS Boise City Seeks Writer to Develop Content for Children’S Book

ARTIST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Boise City Seeks Writer to Develop Content for Children’s Book

Deadline: Monday April 12th, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Local Time

Budget: $4,000 Opportunity Boise City invites writers to apply for the opportunity to develop content for a book for children using the alphabet to explore the City’s Public Art Collection. The selected literary artist will be paid $4,000 to curate content for a book inspired by the City of Boise’s site-based public art collection. The writer will be responsible for identifying objects or elements that can be found within the City of Boise’s site-based public art collection that correspond with letters of the alphabet. The selected finalist will develop a final proposal or draft manuscript that will be provided to the City for final approval. Once approved, the City of Boise may work with a professional photographer and graphic designer to develop the literary artist’s proposal into a final book. The final version will be developed in collaboration with the literary artist and will be published for educational purposes only, not for profit. The artist will be provided credit on each printed copy of the book but will not own the copyright or be able to reproduce the work. Local literary artists are strongly encouraged to apply.

Approximate Timeline Description Date Call for Applications Released March 2021 Questions / Clarifications due via email by April 8th, 2021 at 1:00 pm Local Time Applications due April 12th, 2021 at 1:00 pm Local Time Finalist Selected April 2021 Proposal Development May 2021 – August 2021 Final Proposal Deadline August 2021 Final Development (Printing, Distribution) August 2021 – September 2021

Questions & Clarifications Submit any questions or clarifications must be submitted by or before Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at 1:00 pm to: Jenessa Hansen-Evans, [email protected]

Background The Boise City Department of Arts & History created A is for Art: Boise's Public Art Alphabet Book in 2008. Inspired by a desire to engage children through art, the department created a free publication that parents, caretakers, educators, interested residents and visitors could use. The book is meant to be a fun and educational introduction to the City of Boise’s Public Art Collection while encouraging children to learn their letters.

Example from A is for Art: Boise’s Public Art Alphabet Book The A is for Art: Boise's Public Art Alphabet Book is a popular book among children, educators and parents that uses local images of public art to teach children their letters, read, and gain exposure to Boise, Idaho’s Public Art Collection. The goal for revamping the A is for Art: Boise's Public Art Alphabet Book is to continue introducing the City of Boise's site-based public art collection to interested residents while encouraging children to develop an important skill. The book has been out of publication for thirteen years, but the Department of Arts & History would like to re-imaging and republish a new A is for Art: Boise’s Public Art Alphabet Book in 2021. The collection has grown, and the request for this popular publication calls for an updated version of the A is for Art: Boise's Public Art Alphabet Book.

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Example from A is for Art: Boise’s Public Art Alphabet Book Desired Outcomes The selected finalist will work with Arts & History staff to identify the direction of the next version of the A is for Art: Boise’s Public Art Alphabet Book. The book's rewriting will include renaming the book and content for 28-30 pages. Content will focus on early education for children and the City of Boise’s Public Art Collection. The selected finalist will be required to collaborate with a photographer, graphic designer, and Arts & History staff. The final product will be published and provided to the community for educational purposes for free. The book will not be for resale by the City or any parties involved.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED. The Owner of the application, once submitted, is the City of Boise. • Mail Applications to the Boise City Department of Arts & History 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, Idaho, 83702. The submission package or envelope SHOULD BE SEALED and PLAINLY MARKED with the following: Department of Arts & History 150 N. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702 ABC Book OR

Page 3 of 9 • Via E-mail to [email protected] o The subject line MUST READ: ABC Book. File names (Work samples, Proposals, Resume, etc.) shall be named ABC and Artist name (example: ABC-Smith01). Work samples embedded into the email will not be accepted, work samples must be separate attachments and may not integrated into the body of the email. Work samples must be in JPEG, PDF or Word format or they will not be accepted. The Boise City Department of Arts & History does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability. We encourage persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Yribar, 208-608-751 or email [email protected], as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the application is due. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800- 377-3529.

Evaluation Process The City of Boise reserves the right to reject any and all applications, to waive any irregularities in the applications received and to accept the applications that are in the best interest of the City. Boise City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Boise is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will execute the required exemption certificates. Applications shall be submitted in a format that allows uniform review and easy access to information by the Evaluation Panel, which consists of stakeholders, an Arts & History Commissioner, an Arts & History Advisory Team Member, an artist, a literary artist, and an arts professional. The Applications are to be clear and concise. The Application package shall contain the following information: 1. Application Form (Pass/Fail) Fill out and sign the Application Form/Signature Page and submit as your first document. 2. Letter of Interest (Pass/Fail) Include a one-page letter addressing why you’re interested in this opportunity and your related experience or qualifications. Describe how you can meet the needs of the project. 3. Artist Resume (Pass/Fail) Include a resume and/or brief summary of the Literary Artist or Artist Team’s qualifications and/or past experience.

Page 4 of 9 4. Work Samples (100 points) Work samples are to be in JPEG, PDF or Word Format. Other work samples may be provided in PDF or Word format only. Provide up to ten images or writing samples of your past work and/or current work as separate files in JPEG, PDF or Word format, which demonstrate your ability to meet the needs of the defined project opportunity. If JPEG files are submitted, please ensure the file is high enough quality to be read across all electronic platforms. Work samples that appear within the body of the email will not be accepted. Each JPEG or written sample may include only one image or example of a single work. Applications with more than 10 work samples will be disqualified. 5. Overview of work samples (Pass/Fail) Please use the provided form to list the information for the submitted work samples: title, type of work (poem, manuscript, children’s book), excerpts of written material limited to two full pages per sample, date finished and any comments.

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Application Form

Name: ______

Artistic Medium(s): ______

Address: ______

City, State, Zip: ______

Phone: ______

Email: ______Website: ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

You must sign and date this form or you will be disqualified! The above signed acknowledges the rights reserved by the City to accept or reject any or all Proposals as may appear to be in the best interest of the City and to bind themselves, on the acceptance of this Proposal, to enter into and execute a contract, of which the scope of work, fee structure, and terms & conditions will be negotiated.

1. INCLUDE/ATTACH LETTER OF INTEREST

2. INCLUDE/ATTACH RESUME

Please let us know how you found out about this opportunity: ______Would you like to receive direct email about other Call for Entries from the Boise City Department of Arts & History? ______

WORK SAMPLES LIST FOR UP TO TEN SAMPLES #1 Title: