REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH AUGUST 2016

2 SOME THINGS ARE CHANGING AT THE GATEWAY. We have some new goals, to say the least. And we have a long way to go, but honestly, we re pretty excited about it. We want to give our visitors a reason to find themselves in a part of Salt Lake City that s been aching to come back to life, giving them an eclectic mix of restaurants dreamed up by the most renowned local chefs, and an upgraded shopping experience seven days a week. We want to offer an always-full calendar of dynamic events: music, outdoor movies, beer tastings, Farmer s Markets, and more so that The Gateway is always alive, always active, and always reflecting something important back to the people here. We re bringing in one of the most unique four-star boutique hotels this side of the Rockies, so locals can mix with out-of-towners to share a part of this city that we can all be proud to call our own. And we want to create a clean, modern canvas, property-wide, so that we can showcase an eclectic collection of multi-medium public artistry to represent some of the things that matter most to us all: community, creativity, and contentment. And we want you to join us.

3 i. Background + introduction Opened in 2002 to dovetail with the Olympic Games, The Gateway is an eclectic, mixed-use shopping destination located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. With over 80 unique shops, restaurants, and amenities, there's something for everyone at The Gateway (with more to come!). Some of our amenities include Wiseguys Comedy Club, Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatre, The Depot, Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, and Clark Planetarium and a neighbor to the Utah Jazz Vivint Smart Home Arena and Temple Square. This year, under new ownership, we re kicking off The Gateway 2.0 with art as a key ingredient. ii. project overview The Gateway (with Vestar) is collaborating with artists and arts councils to submit to its newest initative to display, promote, and exhibit public art of all mediums in several locations at The Gateway. We invite artists to stretch creativity to interpret the spaces proposed. Our goals are to: Improve the overall aesthetic of The Gateway for visitors, residents, and office workers. In conjunction with several revitalization efforts, we want to offer a home for a range of unique public art to Salt Lake City, as a place to celebrate creativity, community, and urban identity. Join other local efforts to generate interest and awareness of public art in Salt Lake City. Promote and showcase a range of different artists and mediums from the artist community. To reach and resonate with our audience: young professionals and urbanites who live, work, and play in the downtown area. Ultimately, create a unique, eclectic-yet-cohesive environment of compelling and unexpected moments of artwork, inspired by interpretation of our city, our space, the brand, heritage, and culture. (Think wall murals, vacant store installations, sculpture, functional art, experiential, digital display, and beyond.) iii. eligibility Local and national professional artists or artist-led teams are eligible to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have successfully managed and completed at least one (1) similar commision project with a project equal to or greater than $1,000. iv. submission guidelines The following submission guidelines and requirements apply to this RFP: This call is open to artists who have previous experience in large-scale indoor or outdoor design. Artists must provide previous samples of work to illustrate style, qualifications, and experience. Artists should provide any other information relevant to the ensured success of their project. Final artwork must be ready to install (or in some cases deliver) by November 2016 at the latest.

4 v. the vision + what we re looking for Our goal is to give Salt Lake City, and our visitors, and ourselves something to be proud of and excited about: a community-driven space conducive expression, creativity, entertainment, and socialization. Selected artists will develop indoor and/or outdoor public artwork to display at The Gateway. This site-specific work should represent an interpretation of the vison. In this document, we identify a few key areas which we believe will offer a unique, exquisite canvas for an artist to interpret. We also invite you to explore other areas not called out here, to propose any thoughts or ideas to add something to our space. We invite you to come visit! Walk around. Bring us any of your ideas. We want to fill our space with some unexpected, unique moments of art for visitors to experience in their own way. Help us find them. vi. rfp + project timeline If you re interested in applying for one or more of the areas, please provide 4-8 samples that best demonstrate your work and what you wish to have represented at The Gateway. Give us a breakdown of your concept, your medium, budget, timeline... basically, what it ll take for you to get this dones successfully. Those interested must submit applications by September 20, 2016 to bhatch@vestar.com. (See the Application Requirements page for full information.) vii. how selections will be made Innovation and conceptualization: Bring your idea to life. Help us see it! Relevant past experience and knowledge: We don t need you to be Lebron James, but we want you to know what you re doing, and that we ll be able to make your work shine for a long time over here. Samples of your work: Show us who you are. What do you do? How do you do it? Any other relevant technical experience: We probably love you already, but surely there are more reasons to. How it will exist in the context of the proposed specific area of the property: medium and it s relationship to the survace, longevity, any other ideas relevant to the area you ve chosen? Anything else you see fit to mention: Because you seem pretty great. The floor is yours. viii. awards / budget Awards will be offered to each artist selected. Awards and budgets will vary on a project-by-project basis, based on area and application, and materials installation costs will be negotiated with the artists and/or sub-contractorsbudget (provided with application).

5 vii. application requirements Submissions must be recieved as one (1) complete application to with the subject line Public Art Project Submission. All responses must be submitted via . Applications due: September 20, 2016 Chosen artists will be selected by The Gateway Public Art Project Selection Comittee, and will be notified by September 27, Installation or delivery of each mural to be completed in The application submission must include the information described below, all of which are required to constitute a complete application. There is no fee to apply. 1. Artist Statement of Interest (3,000 character maximum): Submission must include an Artist Statement of Interest that outlines a general interest in this opporunity, along with the specific site location(s) of artist s intest. As part of this Artist Statement of Interest, please answer the following: What perspective and/or experience are you bringing to the project, particularing regarding incorporating your artwork to The Gateway? What is your experience with design and development with artwork? What specifically interests you about this project? What makes you want to be part of this thing? What site locations interest you? Why do you think they will fit there, and with the project at large? 2. Resume: Please include a current resume that outlines your professional accomplishments as an artist. If submitting a a team, do not exeed the character maximum. 3. Images of past work: Visual representations of past artwork that demonstrate your qualifications for this project. Submit up to a total of 8 images of completed projects and brief descriptions. Proposal images from previous projects may be submitted, but should be clearly marked as proposals. If submitting as a team, all members must be represented in the visual submittal. 4. Descriptions of past work: include a list of the submitted images with descriptions that clearly explain both the projects and the images. Please indicate Title, Date, Location, Dimensions, Significant Materials, and Budget (if a public commision). If you were a member of a team, please indicate your role. 5. Proposal images or design: Include image you are proposing for your selected area. Please name the image Proposal_Image_Your_Name. Up to three (3) proposed works can be submitted per application. 6. Description of Proposal Images: Include a list of the submitted images with descriptions that cearly explain the concept, artwork, medium, etc.

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7 MURAL 1 clock tower SITE INFORMATION: Located in the Olympic Legacy Plaza, The Gateway Clock Tower is perhaps the biggest, most iconic opportunity on the property. It is highly visible and climbs high over the epicenter of many of our events and gatherings, as well as nearby office buildings and residences. 10 South Rio Grande Street

8 MURAL 1 clock tower MEDIUM: As a non-traditional mural, the request for this piece is to be designed in digital (vector) format. Upon finalization, the artist will provide their final, packaged files to Vestar and The Gateway, who will then be responsible for installation, which will be a vinyl exterior building wrap. BUDGET: $5,000 will be awarded to the selected artist. Installation costs are the responsibility of Vestar and The Gateway. SURFACE MATERIAL: Stucco walls, in a color palette of light, neutral gray. Vinyl will be placed on top. FINAL DELIVERY FROM ARTIST: Vector file (.ai,.pdf,.eps) sized to correct ratio, plus any links or assets. DIMENSIONS: 24 3 W x 43 H (4-sided) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Design should take location into consideration (visibility from a distance), as well as location of the clock faces. Design should also take lighting into consideration and how it will display at night. Possible theme and visual ideas: iconic symbols and figures unique o Utah and Salt Lake City, using color and texture design

9 MURAL 2 megaplex theatre wall SITE INFORMATION: Located on the southeast end of the property, the Megaplex Theatre wall is another high-impact, highly visible location, and offers a sprawling, clean canvas and a huge creative opportunity. The large size and width lends itself to the option to tell a story through the design. 165 South Rio Grande Street

10 MURAL 2 megaplex theatre wall MEDIUM: As a non-traditional mural, the request for this piece is to be designed in digital (vector) format. Upon finalization, the artist will provide their final, packaged files to Vestar and The Gateway, who will then be responsible for installation, which will be a vinyl exterior building wrap. BUDGET: $5,000 will be awarded to the selected artist. Installation costs are the responsibility of Vestar and The Gateway. SURFACE MATERIAL: Stucco walls, in a color palette of light, neutral gray. Vinyl will be placed on top. FINAL DELIVERY FROM ARTIST: Vector file (.ai,.pdf,.eps) sized to correct ratio, plus any links or assets. DIMENSIONS: 231 W x 33 6 H OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Design should take location into consideration (visibility from a distance). Design should also take lighting into consideration and how it will display at night. Possible theme and visual ideas: iconic symbols and figures unique o Utah and Salt Lake City, using color and texture design

11 MURAL 3 clark planetarium SITE INFORMATION: There are opportunities to interpret and elevate the buildling of one of downtown Salt Lake City s favorite attractions: Clark Planetarium. We re looking to collaborate to bring some areas to life and increase visibility for the Planetarium for both pedestrians and drivers on 400 West, relevant to what visitors can find when they visit. 110 South 400 West EAST-FACING NORTHEAST-FACING

12 MURAL 3 clark planetarium MEDIUM: As a non-traditional mural, the request for this piece is to be designed in digital (vector) format. Upon finalization, the artist will provide their final, packaged files to Vestar and The Gateway, who will then be responsible for installation, which will be a vinyl exterior building wrap. BUDGET: $5,000 will be awarded to the selected artist. Installation costs are the responsibility of Vestar and The Gateway. SURFACE MATERIAL: Stucco walls, in a color palette of light, neutral gray. Vinyl will be placed on top. FINAL DELIVERY FROM ARTIST: Vector file (.ai,.pdf,.eps) sized to correct ratio, plus any links or assets. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Design should take location into consideration (visibility from a distance). Design should also take lighting into consideration and how it will display at night.

13 MURAL 4 lower level wall SITE INFORMATION: Located on the southeast end of the property, the curved brick wall is on the lower level near Wiseguys and Tucanos, leading into The Gateway. 200 South Rio Grande Street

14 MURAL 4 lower level wall MEDIUM: Artist s choice BUDGET: $5,000 will be awarded to selected artist, with material/installation costs and requirements previously agreed upon. SURFACE MATERIAL: Brick, curved wall FINAL DELIVERY FROM ARTIST: Application or installation of mural OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Materials used must take weather conditions of Salt Lake City into consideration. This piece should be made to last up to 5 years. Possible theme and visual ideas: modern graffiti

15 MURAL 5 megaplex stairway SITE INFORMATION: Located on the southeast end of the property, the Megaplex stairway leads to the upper level. 165 South Rio Grande Street

16 MURAL 5 megaplex stairway MEDIUM: Artist s choice BUDGET: $5,000 will be awarded to selected artist, with material/installation costs and requirements previously agreed upon. SURFACE MATERIAL: Concrete FINAL DELIVERY FROM ARTIST: Application or development of artwork OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Materials used must take weather conditions of Salt Lake City into consideration. This piece should be made to last up to 2-3 years.

17 MURALS 6-9 sky walk underpasses We have a four opportunities to explore on the underpasses of sky walks throughout the property. These can be light, installation, mixed medium, etc

18 MURALS 6-9 sky walk underpasses MEDIUM: Artist s choice BUDGET: $5,000 will be awarded to selected artist, with material/installation costs and requirements previously agreed upon. SURFACE MATERIAL: Stucco or concrete FINAL DELIVERY FROM ARTIST: Application or installation of artwork OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Materials used must take weather conditions of Salt Lake City into consideration. 1

19 other opportunities We invite you to come hang out at The Gateway and find opportunities for more unique art moments, beyond what s called out here. Bring them to us... everything is up for grabs. Budgets and logistics are based on each individual project, and will be negotiated with artist. We ve got space and vacancies... what can you do with it?

20 Please direct all inquiries and submissions to with the subject line Public Art Project. As one of the leading privately held real estate companies in the western United States, Vestar acquires, develops and manages retail and entertainment destinations of varying size and scale that serve community focal points throughout Utah, Arizona, Colorado and California.