Public Art Opportunity Request for Qualifications & Letter of Interest for Outdoor Latino Heritage Mural

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1 Public Art Opportunity Request for Qualifications & Letter of Interest for Outdoor Latino Heritage Mural The Port of Kennewick is seeking an artist or team of artists to create mural artwork to be installed on the walls of new production and tasting facilities in the first phase of the Columbia Gardens Wine Village Development. The Project is located along the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. The mural will celebrate the heritage of the local Latino community and its many contributions to the region s thriving wine and agricultural industry. Area totaling 672 feet allocated for two murals, can be painted or electronically reproduced, Dibond panel materials provided by owner, preliminary Art budget is $18,000. Deadline 2/26/2016. See portofkennewick.org/about/art-and-architecture or contact c2resources@charter.net for full packet or questions.

2 Public Art Opportunity Request for Qualifications & Letter of Interest for Outdoor Latino Heritage Mural The Port of Kennewick is seeking an artist or team of artists to create mural artwork to be installed on the walls of new production and tasting facilities in the first phase of the Columbia Gardens Wine Village Development. The Project is located along the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington and is designed to serve as a creative activity gathering place connecting the waterfront to Historic Downtown Kennewick. THE MURAL: The mural is envisioned to celebrate the heritage of the local Latino community and its many contributions to the region s thriving wine and agricultural industry. A main consideration in the selection of the artist is the demonstrated ability to communicate with local project representatives, knowledge of Latino culture & history and ability to accurately portray it in their artwork. The artwork will be created on owner provided Dibond panels and can be either painted or electronically reproduced. Space has been set aside for two murals totaling 672 sq feet overall. THE THEME: Suggested themes for the artwork are: 1. Agriculture/Wine/Labor, 2. Latino history and activities in the region, eg. Transition from laborer to leadership, 3. Regional landscape through the seasons and Fiestas & Music. BUDGET: Preliminary artwork budget for total project is $18,000 which includes design and creation of the murals, paint and materials, WA state sales tax, fees, travel expense and to oversee installation of completed panels. It does not include the cost of Dibond panels, framework & connectors which will be provided as part of the building construction. Additional funds are available for stipends in the amount $250 which will be paid to selected artists/artist teams selected as finalists upon receipt of their full project proposals. ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS: Professional artists with demonstrated experience working with community groups and the design and creation of outdoor murals using Dibond panels or comparable are encouraged to apply. SELECTION & SUBMITTAL: Artist selection will be based on the strength and quality of their letter of interest and qualifications as evidenced by a resume and digital images of past projects. See the Port s website (portofkennewick.org/about/art-and-architecture) or contact the Port s Agent for this project at c2resources@charter.net for full packet. DEADLINE for receipt of electronic submission is 5:00P.M., February 26, 2016.

3 Kennewick, Washington Latino Heritage Mural Project Full Scope of Request for Qualifications Request for Qualifications and Letter of Interest The Port of Kennewick Latino Heritage Mural Project will provide the community with artwork celebrating the contributions made by the Latino population to the local wine and agricultural industry in this Southeast Washington region. The proposed project consists of 2 walls, hung with Dibond panels, one is 8 x 48, the other is 8 x 36. This request provides an opportunity for professional mural artists or team of artists interested in such a project to provide their qualifications to the Latino Heritage Mural Committee for consideration. Eligibility Seeking qualified mural artists who have designed large scale work to submit qualifications for consideration and inclusion. Preferred artists will demonstrate past ability to design and successfully execute large scale work using Dibond or equivalent panels installed on exterior walls. Selection Criteria The project is open to all artists. Previous large scale mural project experience required. Previous work with Dibond panels or equivalent using either paint or electronic transfer required. Community engagement approach experience encouraged. Ability to complete work within a specific timeline and budget. Artwork Concept Suggestions The Latino Heritage Mural Committee members suggested the concept of celebrating the significant contribution of the Latino community to the wine industry through art. The Mural Committee has identified respect of family and community, cultural history and a strong work ethic as important and influential values. They would like the artwork to be of exceptional artistic quality, long-lasting, educational and contemporary. Themes such as Agriculture, Wine and Labor, Latino history in the region especially as it relates to leadership, Mid-Columbia landscape through the seasons and Fiestas and Music are ones they suggested but are open to the Artist s interpretation of their story. Note: See Exhibit A: Winery Walls and Exhibit B: Map of Neighborhood for site reference materials.

4 Kennewick, Washington Details Soliciting Organization: Port of Kennewick Website: portofkennewick.org/about/art-and-architecture Contact Info: Port Agent, Location: Columbia Gardens Wine Village, Columbia Drive, Kennewick, WA. Deadline: February 26, 2016 Budget: Preliminary artwork budget not to exceed $18,000 and includes design and creation of murals, paint &/or materials including Golden brand or equivalent sealant, WA state sales tax (.086%), fees, travel expense & to oversee installation of completed panels. The Dibond panels, framework and connectors will be provided as part of the building construction contract and those costs are not required as part of this proposal. Additional funds are available as stipends in the amount of $250 per artist/artist team invited to submit full project proposals. Finalist Selection: A maximum of five (5) artists will be selected by the Latino Heritage Mural Committee as finalists based on the information contained in their Letters of Interest and Qualifications. The artists selected will be invited to prepare a full color project proposal (mural design). Upon receipt of completed proposal submission a stipend of $250 will be paid. Full details of this phase will be provided to the selected artists in the Invitation to Submit Proposal notification. The Port of Kennewick reserves the right to reject all applicants. Estimated Project Schedule: Consideration of the Letters of Interest and Qualifications, selection of the finalists and Invitations to Submit are estimated to be completed by March 20, Artists Final Proposals will be due April 29, 2016, Artist Selection completed May 24, 2016, Panels available to Artist to begin July 31, 2016 and Artwork completed and installed by September 30, How to Apply: Letter of Interest and material to be submitted electronically and include: 1. Cover Letter including name, address, contact information.

5 Kennewick, Washington 2. Artist Statement/Qualifications: one page description of your work as an artist, your interest and qualifications for the project as well as your experience and approach to working with communities. 3. Resume. 4. List of References (3) Name, Address, , Phone Number. 5. No more than five (5) images of prior work. Images should be in JPEG format and should be titled: LastnameFirstname_IMAGE#.jpg (SmithJane_01. Jpg. Each work sample should also contain the following: Title of work, Dimensions, Medium, Year completed, Location and Description. Delivery of Submissions: Send to: Deadline: must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2016 or will be rejected Contact for more information:

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