MNCPPC CALL FOR ARTISTS

Parks and Recreation Administration Building Public Art Project Project Budget: $5,000 Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Eligibility: Individual artists or artist teams that live, work and/or have their studio in Prince George's County, Maryland. All must be 18 years old or older. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Public Art Committee is issuing a "Request for Proposals" for the design of artwork that celebrates and embodies Parks and Recreation within Prince George's County, Maryland. The artwork will be sited in a prominent location within the Commission's Parks and Recreation Administration Building, located at 6600 Kenilworth Avenue in Riverdale, Maryland 20737. Project Background This artwork should: Create excitement and interest for Parks and Recreation. Honor and commemorate the rich history of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation. Inspire people of all ages to remember the past, highlight activities offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and encourage them to see a legacy that belongs to current and to future generations. The selected artist will be expected to work in conjunction with the Committee and other departments involved in the approval process to implement design. The willingness of the artist to learn in-depth about the Parks and Recreation and have a dialogue with interested community members from which to apply the concepts is integral toward developing the artwork. The artwork must be durable, low maintenance, and appropriate to the location. The artist should take into consideration the high volume of pedestrian traffic within the facility, light (both natural and electrical), and temperature control when designing the artwork. Works in a variety of media and forms will be considered. Examples of media include, but are not limited to: textiles, paint, wood, metal, photography, digital work, etc. Although the M-NCPPC does not endorse any restrictions on any particular artistic content, in making decisions, the Committee will consider the fact that users of this building will view this artwork within the context of a family-friendly environment. Application Requirements Click here for full RFP and Application 1) One completed and signed application. 2) A brief summary of your proposal concept for this project, not to exceed five pages, including project theme, materials, dimensions, maintenance requirements, installation requirements, project budget, and any other significant facets of the project. Proposals should be accompanied by some sort of description and/or visual depiction of the concept. 3) Current Resume. If submitting as a team, a current resume should be submitted for each team member, with the primary lead member identified. 4) 5 images of the artist's past work no less than 300 dpi jpegs, 1000 pixels or less in the longest direction. In detail describe materials used, dimension and year of completion. 5) References. A list of three professional references that have intimate knowledge of the artist's work and working methods. This list must include complete addresses, telephone numbers and email address. 6) Optional. The artist may include up to three selections of support materials such as reviews, news articles, and other related information in support of his/her application. Please note: The Selection Panel reserves the right to request minor modifications to the awarded concept. The artist or artist team leader must guarantee that the arts concept they present is original and does not violate the copyright of another person. The selected artist or artist team leader will enter into a purchase agreement with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) which may have them make minor modifications to the awarded concept with a final concept being included in the contract terms. Project Timeline (Subject to Modification) June 5, 2013 - Submission Deadline by 5pm June, 2013 - Committee reviews proposals June, 2013 - Finalist(s) notified July-August, 2013 - Artist(s) work on project December 31, 2013 - Artwork Installed Application Submission Address: La'Tasha Banks The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Department of Parks & Recreation Arts and Cultural Heritage Division 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 430 Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 Contact: La'Tasha Banks Visual Arts Specialist The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Latasha.banks@pgparks.com 301.446.3242 (VOICE) 301.446.3233 (FAX) ______________________________________________________________________ Arts programs of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation are supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

Gateway Community Development Corporation drives economic revitalization along the U.S. Route 1 Corridor through business and neighborhood development initiatives including promotion of the arts as a community building strategy. Gateway CDC works within the communities of Brentwood, North Brentwood and Mount Rainier, MD and in collaboration with multiple partners to ensure the success of the entire Gateway Arts District. Gateway CDC is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in North Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland. Gateway CDC owns and operates the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood. Gateway CDC 4102 Webster Street North Brentwood, MD 20722 www.gatewaycdc.org 301-864-3860