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Patricia Walsh

Public Art and Civic Design Program Manager

Americans for the Arts

202.371.2830 x2024

 

 

North Kansas City, MO ─ Call to Artists

 

Call Overview

North Kansas City is seeking Artists wishing to be considered by the Committee for a commissioned unique and site-specific sculpture(s). This will also be a long-term attraction to entice residents, visitors and celebrate the City's history and heritage. The Tim C. Crummett Family Charitable Fund Projects Committee will direct all activities in the selection process.

Eligibility

Professional artist or artist team residing in the United States with public art project experience that matches the scope of the project and who has successfully managed and completed at least one publicly-funded commission on schedule and on budget.

Compensation

The juror panel selected artist/s will receive an honorarium of up to $75,000 for the commissioned piece(s). This shall include all costs including: optional site visits by the artist, design, materials, fabrication, engineering costs, transportation of sculpture to the installation site, and artist-related installation materials. Artists will be paid one-half of the compensation upon awarding of the commission and the remaining amount as arranged by contract. The City of North Kansas City will assist with site preparation, in-ground piers or the like, scheduling and installation assistance as may be needed including lifting equipment.  The City will also provide the landscaping and lighting for the artwork(s).

Entry Deadline: 1/25/19

Complete call here: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5990

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Porter Arneill, Director of Communications and Creative Resources - parneill@lawrenceks.org

City Manager’s Office | City of Lawrence, KS

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