ARTIST OPPORTUNITY FOR OUTDOOR SCULPTURE Terre Haute,

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF MATERIALS: July 17, 2013

Art Spaces, Inc. – Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection is issuing a REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for a site-specific project to be located in the city of TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA. This opportunity is open to practicing professional artists over 18 years of age.

SEND MATERIALS TO:

Art Spaces, Inc. 669 Ohio St. Terre Haute, IN 47807

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1. LOCATION

The sculpture will be located in Terre Haute's Fairbanks Park in proximity to the Dresser House. This 145-acre signature city park is located on the banks of the Wabash River and is the site of several festivals, outdoor concerts and other arts and recreational events.

Submission requirements, images and details about the site are also available on the Art Spaces website at www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF MATERIALS: July 17, 2013. Send to: Art Spaces, Inc., 669 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. To directly request more information you may write to: [email protected] (Please note “Dresser project” in subject heading) or call 812-235-2801.

Artist’s Budget: $50,000 - All inclusive with the exception of site preparation (within reasonable expectation) and lighting.

2. ART SPACES, TERRE HAUTE AND THE GOALS FOR THIS PROJECT

Terre Haute, a lively Midwestern city in West Central Indiana on the banks of the Wabash River with a current population of approximately 60,000, is the birthplace of Paul Dresser. It is the county seat of Vigo County with a metropolitan area population of 170,943. Located 77 miles (124 km) southwest of and within 185 miles (298 km) of , St. Louis, Louisville, and , the City is a business, health care and education hub for West Central Indiana, with a major regional art museum, 2 major hospitals, 4 colleges and universities, the state's oldest symphony orchestra, other museums, theaters, galleries and now a signature collection of public art. It also serves as a major shopping hub for an estimated population of 500,000 from 15 counties in Indiana and Illinois.

Art Spaces was started in 2005 as an economic development initiative. Our mission is to establish a collection of public outdoor sculpture in Terre Haute and the surrounding region of the Wabash Valley. Currently 13 pieces are included in the collection (see http://www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com/ourcollection.html for more information). Art Spaces also provides consulting services for other entities interested in art in public places. Our many educational and community events increase access to the arts for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and economic circumstances. In short, we provide meaningful arts experiences that are free, all the time, for everyone.

Art Spaces has played an important role in the revitalization of the downtown and we are currently engaged in a project called Turn to the River (funded in part through the National Endowment for the Arts), through which we are studying the ways that art and design may play a role in reconnecting the downtown and the Wabash River, running along the West side of the City. There are many creative projects underway and public art is at front and center of these efforts.

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The “Paul Dresser Project” will become part of the Art Spaces collection and a part of the Terre Haute Cultural Trail, whose first sculpture in 2010 honored another native son, Max Ehrmann. More than 100,000 people have visited this sculpture in just over 2 years, and it has quickly become a great source of city pride.

Art Spaces continues to expand the collection throughout the City of Terre Haute, and eventually will extend it to other parts of the Wabash Valley of West Central Indiana. We provide public sculptures which add meaning to public sites and provide important cultural attractions for residents and visitors.

3. SIGNIFICANCE OF PAUL DRESSER TO THIS REGION AND PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCULPTURE

Terre Haute is the birthplace of Paul Dresser (1858-1906). At the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, he was one of our nation’s most well-known songwriters. Sheet music for his best known song, “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” was the second-highest selling of the era (surpassed only by Foster’s “Swanee River”); and it was officially named as the state song by the Indiana Legislature on March 14, 1913. On March 14, 2013 both houses of the Indiana Legislature reaffirmed the importance of this song, and its role as state song, for Indiana.

Dresser spent much of his early life in Terre Haute and often wrote fondly about his hometown. In 1963 the house where he was born was saved from destruction when it was moved from its original neighborhood to Fairbanks Park along the Wabash River. In 1967 the designated his home as State Shrine and Memorial, and the National Music Council listed it as “A Landmark of American Music." It is also on the National Register of Historic Places and is under the care of the Vigo County Historical Society and the Terre Haute Department of Parks and Recreation. Dresser died in 1906 after composing 104 songs, creating a strong legacy in the history of American music. He is the brother of renowned American writer, , who also spent many childhood years in the Wabash Valley.

By honoring Paul Dresser, we pay tribute to the legacy of the arts in our region, as well as the importance of original songwriting that so eloquently shapes and deepens our understandings of history and humanity.

While honoring Dresser it is equally important that the project pay tribute to his best known song, and its legacy, which features The Wabash River, an essential American Waterway, also Indiana's state river. The Wabash River is re-emerging as a natural feature of significance and environmental importance as the City of Terre Haute, the State of Indiana and many groups and area organizations engage in efforts to embrace this vital resource as critical to our future sustainability. 2013 Year of the River (www.2013yearoftheriver.com) is one current example of a positive region-wide community collaboration.

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The timing of the “Paul Dresser Project” to honor a song and a composer that so affectionately describes the enchantment of the river, could not be more apt. The sculpture chosen will be important throughout the state, and will draw visitors from other states as well.

BUDGET

The artist’s total budget for this project shall not exceed $50,000 and is all inclusive. The artist’s budget will include research, design, materials, fabrication, transportation, shipping, installation, engineering, insurance, taxes and any other expenses related to the project not listed as the responsibility of Art Spaces. Site preparation and lighting will be provided by Art Spaces within reasonable expectations.

5. ELIGIBILITY

This opportunity is open to practicing professional artists over 18 years of age working with durable materials.

6. SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

Art Spaces is committed to providing for Fairbanks Park and the Terre Haute Department of Parks and Recreation (who will own the sculpture) a completed sculpture which will be made of durable materials that do not require constant vigilance or maintenance. Artists will be selected based on artistic merit, quality of materials, appropriateness for the site; feasibility within existing budget constraints, demonstrated experience and ability to meet scheduled timeline.

Art Spaces requests that qualified artists submit images of previous projects demonstrating their ability to create meaningful, unique and exciting works of art that capture the spirit of individuality and place which characterized Dresser's original and unique compositions in music, eventually earning him a designation as one of the most popular songwriters in the United States. His "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" became Indiana's State Song in 1913. Dresser often used strong visual imagery in his lyrics. Lyrics of the state song are available at http://www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com/callforentries.html

Artists are encouraged to consider the composer, his origins in the Midwest, and particularly the character and importance to this region of “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away.” These qualities may be interpreted in a broad way. The resulting work will provide an entrée for the viewer to learn more about Paul Dresser and his best-known song. In some way the sculpture may also pay tribute more generally to the art of songwriting. Since the sculpture will be located along the Wabash River, with a good view of the river from its site, it is important that this waterway, and Dresser’s attention to it, also be considered in the concept. Figurative bronze sculptures are neither required nor eliminated from consideration. If the artist leans in the direction of non-figurative work, it is possible that Art Spaces will consider installing a bronze bas-relief with a likeness of Dresser somewhere near the project.

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The sculpture will be located near the Dresser house in Fairbanks Park, and the surrounding site will be landscaped, with a final landscape design created following selection of the artist and model. Therefore, we are open to the sculpture consisting of more than one part, or associated elements placed nearby. Coupled with Dresser's home, this work of art will become a destination site and will help to feature the southern entrance to the park, whose 145 acres border the historic Wabash River.

Members of the selection committee will view most favorably those submissions which indicate that the artist has carefully reviewed the goals of this project and associated information, Dresser’s best known song, and his love of the region as well as the significance of this location. Please take into consideration that the work should hold appeal for all ages.

Note regarding electronics: Many members of the community have asked that we include an electronic component that will make it possible for people to listen to “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away.” If you are selected as a finalist and would like to include such a feature in your concept, it will be given strong consideration. It is also possible, however, that Art Spaces will install a related electronic feature inside the Paul Dresser house if the art work does not include one, or make this aspect available through some electronic means outside. Imaginative and workable responses to this request in an outdoor (or indoor) format are invited but not required.

Following the initial screening of applicants' images, 3-5 finalists will be selected to fully realize the proposal and each will receive a stipend of $500. The Art Spaces Site Selection and Acquisition Committee includes members of the Board of Art Spaces as well as area arts and business professionals. A representative of the Vigo County Historical Society and the City of Terre Haute will also serve on the Selection Panel for this project.

7. PROJECT TIMELINE

The RFQ deadline for receipt of materials is July 17, 2013. Selected finalists will be notified in August and site-visits will be scheduled in the fall. Finalists will be given 6-8 weeks to complete their proposal following the site visit. The final selection is estimated to take place by November. The intention is to complete the sculpture by June 30, 2014.

8. OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION

On the Art Spaces website (www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com) you will find

• Images of the site • Information about Paul Dresser • Lyrics and music for "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" • Additional information about Art Spaces 6

• Access to other links that will provide you with information about the City of Terre Haute

You may also call (812-235-2801) or write [email protected] with questions or to receive a hard copy of any of the above. Please note “Dresser Project” in subject heading.

9. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND DEADLINE For consideration, please send the following with your name clearly on each item. Make sure to include all of your current contact information in your letter and bio sheet (if you are submitting as a team you will need to submit the resume/bio for each member of the team).

• Letter of interest and statement about your approach to this project (app. one page) describing why you believe your work would be appropriate for this site and offering evidence of your ability to create artwork appropriate in concept, materials and scale for this site. Please note how you heard about this RFQ • A maximum of 12 clearly labeled digital (jpg only) images on one clearly labeled CD (include site photos of previously installed works). Please include images of past projects or ideas that demonstrate your qualifications for a site of this nature. Note: You may also send your images electronically (File not to exceed 10 MB) to: [email protected]. • List of submitted images including title, dimensions, materials, year and budget. • Resume (if a team, include resume for each member of the team) • SASE for return of any materials you want back

Note: You will receive a confirmation e-mail regarding receipt of your materials. If you do not receive one within 2 weeks of submitting, please call our office at 812-235-2801.

Send all materials to: Art Spaces, Inc., 669 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807 or [email protected] RECEIPT DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIALS: July 17, 2013

10. COPYRIGHT RELEASE

Artists retain rights of all copyrighted materials submitted, except as limited by this section. By submitting to this RFQ, those artist(s) responding agree to a copyright release for controlled usage of the submitted materials for committee distribution, education, publicity purposes, as well as fundraising for this particular project. Art Spaces shall not be responsible for any third party infringement of artists’ copyrights.

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

For the selected artist(s), Art Spaces requires that the final approved contract for professional services specify that the selected artist(s) shall maintain at all times during the term of the contract, at its sole expense: 7

• Statutory workers’ compensation in accordance with the laws of the state where such compensation would be payable. Employers’ liability (Coverage B) with limits of not less than $500,000 per accident. • Automobile liability insurance on any owned, non-owned or rented vehicle with limits of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property damage • Comprehensive general liability, including products liability, completed operations liability, blanket contractual liability, broad form property damage and personal injury liability insurance with limits of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit • Professional services liability for a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Art Spaces, Inc., and the Terre Haute Department of Parks and Recreation shall be named as additional insured and be provided with a certificate of insurance prior to the effective date of the contract or any renewal contract. Art Spaces shall be provided with all renewal certificates within 30 days of the expiration date of any and all policies listed on the certificate of insurance.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

For the selected artist, Art Spaces requires that the final approved contract for professional services specify that the artist(s) agrees to indemnify and hold Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute Department of Parks and Recreation and Vigo County Historical Society harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, charges and damages arising from, or relating to, the contractual agreement, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, with respect to any cause arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with (a) any breach by the artist(s) of any clause, condition or provision of the contract; b) any breach or violation by the artist of any applicable criminal or civil law; or (c) any other cause resulting from any act or failure to act by the artist(s) in accordance with the contract. The artist(s) shall promptly assume the defense of any claim, suit or action within the scope of this indemnification at its expense upon being notified thereof.

13. DISCLAIMER

Art Spaces reserves the right to contract one or more artists, or to refuse a contract with any artist.

14. INFORMATION ABOUT ART SPACES and CONTACT INFORMATION

Artists are encouraged to visit the website (www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com) To directly request more information you may write to: [email protected] (Please note “Dresser Project” in subject heading) or call 812-235-2801.