RFP - Call for Las Vegas artists!
REQUEST FOR Proposals (RFP)
ARTIST-LED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ART PROJECT
Application Deadline EXTENDED: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 11:59PM
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SUMMARY
The City of Las Vegas has engaged consultants Art Builds Community (ABC) to initiate a campaign to update the Las Vegas Public Art Master Plan, a citywide, multi-phase project that will lead to a comprehensive and forward-thinking vision for the operations of the Public Art Program. A major part of the community outreach is bringing a local artist on board to work with ABC on the development, implementation, and oversight of a series of interactive Pop-Up events.
OPPORTUNITY
ABC seeks a local Las Vegas artist to develop and co-lead three (3) socially engaged community art projects throughout Las Vegas with ABC social practice artist Quynh-Mai Nguyen. These projects will explore how public art and programing can enhance the city.
The project's goal is to reach community members who live, work, play, and visit Las Vegas in diverse settings and at events where they tend to congregate. Projects will take place in multiple locations throughout Las Vegas and engage a broad cross-section of the population.
This will be accomplished through artist-led pop-up events held throughout the city. The pop-ups will feature hands-on art activities for all ages that will encourage community members to imagine how the city’s authenticity and diversity can be embraced through public art and arts programming. Artists may propose collaborations or residencies in local organizations or companies to develop their projects or propose activities that will actively engage the public.
Eligible projects should take place over three months from May 2023 – July 2023. The project budget is $4,000 and the selected artist will enter a subconsultant agreement with ABC.
BACKGROUND
Working in partnership with Art Builds Community, a public art planning firm, the City will start a new phase of public art programming that expands upon the initiatives outlined in the City of Las Vegas 2050 Master Plan. The City of Las Vegas Public Art Program serves valley residents and tourists alike by celebrating its unique character through the commissioning and purchasing of artworks sited at City-owned properties and supporting community led projects.
The planning process and community engagement will include conventional research through in-person and online interviews, focus groups, public meetings, surveys, and art engagement activities through a community outreach tour at local events.
SCOPE OF WORK
In collaboration with ABC, develop and participate in three (3) socially-engaged, interactive community art projects/pop-up events.
BUDGET
The budget is $4,000*
*Budget All Inclusive: includes artist’s time, materials, fees, insurance, and travel
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection criteria includes:
Alignment with the project description articulated in this document.
Artistic quality of past work.
Cultural sensitivity
Capacity to develop and implement projects within the timeline and budget.
Local Las Vegas artist preference
HOW TO APPLY
Email your application packet to:
Quynh-Mai Nguyen at Quynh-Mai [ at ] artbuildscommunity [ dot ]com
Application documents must be submitted in PDF form and include:
Letter of Interest
Please provide a letter of interest with contact information, a brief description of your proposed project idea/type, partnerships (if any), why you are interested and qualified for this project, and your ability to commit to 3-4 events during the project period.Artist Statement on what interests you about this project and why you are uniquely qualified to help develop and conduct the artist-led community engagement art project pop-ups
CV / Resume
Up to ten (10) Digital Work Samples that include title, date, and brief description. Video links are welcome, if relevant. Video content cannot exceed three (3) minutes per video.
KEY DATES
Open Application: April 17, 2023
Online RFP Info Session:
Application Deadline EXTENDED: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 11:59PM
Artist Interviews (TBD): Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – Wednesday April 26, 2023
Artists Selection Announced + Contract: Wednesday April 26, 2023
Pop-up Events:
Pop-Up #1
May 5, 2023 - First Friday Festival (CONFIRMED)
5 PM – 11 PM | 1025 S 1st StreetPop-Up #2
May 6, 2023 - 2nd Annual Symphony Park Fine Arts Festival (CONFIRMED)
10 AM to 3 PM | Symphony Park, 360 Promenade PlacePop-Up #3
To Be Confirmed
MORE INFO
Email: Quynh-Mai Nguyen at Quynh-Mai [ at ] artbuildscommunity [ dot ]com