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Art in the Atrium 5: Inspirations

Monday, August 09, 2010

The mission of the City of Frisco Public Art Program is to promote cultural, aesthetic, and economic vitality in Frisco by integrating the work of artists into public places, civic infrastructure and private development. In keeping with that mission, the City of Frisco seeks two dimensional works of art by artist or arts organizations from the Frisco and the surrounding area for the 5th installment of Frisco's Art in the Atrium series.

This exhibition is part of the city's ongoing exhibition program series at Frisco's City Hall to showcase regional artistic endeavors and to encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of visual art. The programs goal is to reflect the artistic excellence in and around Frisco and to promote the city's cultural and economic initiatives.

The 2010 Art in the Atrium Exhibition is scheduled for November 8th, 2010 through August 26^th, 2011.

DISCLAIMER

The George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex (City Hall) does not function as a gallery or museum in its ability to exhibit any and all content within its business setting. While the City of Frisco respects the freedom of expression in visual arts, the City reserves the right to remove or relocate artwork at its sole discretion.

ELIGABILITY and SELECTION

Visual Artists who live or work in and around the North Texas area are invited to submit no more than (10) images of artwork available for loan beginning November 8th and running through August 26^th of 2011. Interested artists or arts organizations must submit the following items on or before Friday, September 24th, 2010.

• A typed artist resume with current contact information, no longer than 2 pages.
• No more than 10 digital images of available artwork. (See image format requirements)
• Corresponding artwork list (artists name, title, date, medium, size, cost)

(The City of Frisco cannot be held responsible for the return of CDs)

 Artists shall deliver the Artwork in a form that is ready for immediate display. Two- dimensional Artwork shall be wired for hanging. Artists shall tape the following information on the back of the artwork:

Artist's name

Title of piece

Medium

Value.

 

All art submissions to the City of Frisco's Art in the Atrium Exhibition will be reviewed and selected by an art selection committee (ASC) who will intern move artwork for approval to the Frisco Public Art Board (PAB) and the City's Public Art Manager. All artists will receive written notice of acceptance, modification, or rejection of their submission within 15 working days of Public Art Board review.

For questions about the exhibition program series or details of submissions, please contact Richard Oldham at 972 292-5104 or email to roldham@friscotexas.gov

Selection criteria may include:

• Demonstrated excellence of submitted works in conceptual, aesthetic and technical terms.
• Professional qualifications and relevant experience.
• Appropriateness to the George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex as determined by the ASC and the PAB. 

IMAGE FORMAT

Artists and art organizations may submit no more than 10 available art work images on a CD (IBM/Windows compatible), in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. Submit images in .jpg format. If possible, load images into a Microsoft PowerPoint slide show presentation. Macintosh users should test their presentations on an IBM PC before sending.
2. Only submit images with maximum dimensions of 800x600 and minimum dimensions of 720x480 pixels.
3. Number each image and include the following annotations for each image:
   • Artists name
   • Title of Artwork
   • Date of Completion
   • Medium/Media
   • Size
   • Cost of artwork
4. Label the CD with the artist's or art groups name and contact information. 

(Artists must comply with the formatting criteria in order to be considered)

EXHIBITION LOCATIONS and LIMITATIONS

Placement of the artwork is the sole discretion of the Public Art Board and the Public Art Manager and will be limited to the following areas:

     First Floor - atrium lobby

     Second Floor - atrium and stairwell

     Third Floor - atrium and stairwell

     Forth Floor - atrium and stairwell

     Fifth Floor - commons area 

SALES

Artwork on display at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex may be for sale by the organization or artists loaning the artwork provided that any artwork sold remains on display until the conclusion of the exhibition. However, early removal may be approved by the Public Art Manager with prior written consent. The organization or artist lending artwork for an exhibition must provide a suitable replacement, subject to the Public Art  Manager's approval, for artwork removed from an exhibition before its conclusion.

The artist is responsible for all aspects of a sale transaction of artwork on display. The City shall provide contact information and labels for artworks. The City of Frisco does not receive a commission on or compensation from the sale of artwork exhibited. 

PURCHASE FOR PERMANENT COLLECTION

 It is the intent of the city of Frisco to create a permanent art collection of Frisco themed artworks. Artwork submitted to the art in the atrium show may be considered for purchase into the City of Frisco's permanent collection. If the city chooses to select an artwork for purchase from the Art in the Atrium show a contract will be negotiated between the artists and the city. It is the city expectation to sell limited edition, signed reproductions of the artwork to fund future purchases for the city collection. 

TERMS OF LOAN and LOAN AGREEMENT

Selected artists will be asked to sign an agreement of loan and all conditions listed therein. For an example of the agreement go to: www.friscotexas.gov  under Programs / Public Art / Get Involved/Art in the Atrium.