RFQ | McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Public Art Project in Scottsdale, AZ

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Public Art Project Application Deadline: Monday, February 20, 2023 11:59 p.m. MST AZ Total Project Budget: 65,500 Summary: Scottsdale Public Art is accepting qualifications from artists for a permanent public art opportunity located at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, Arizona. Up to three finalists will be selected and paid a 750.00 USD stipend to do an in-person site visit and interview subject to change due to pandemic restrictions. The final selected artist will create a permanent art installation at the site. Artists living and working in the state of Arizona, United States, who have experience designing, fabricating, and installing projects with a similar budget and scope, are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Monday, February 20, 2023 11:59 p.m. MST AZ Overview: Scottsdale Public Art is seeking to contract with an artist to design, fabricate, and install artistic features at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is located at 7301 E Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. This 30-acre park has been a Scottsdale staple for over 40 years and has approximately 1 million visitors a year. The park features trains, a carousel, a playground, a model railroad building, and a railroad museum. The bunkhouse located near the parking lot and entrance to the park is being replaced with a new 8,000 square foot indoor multi-purpose area focused on train-themed play, and an approximate 5,000 square foot outdoor splashpad play area. Public Art Scope and Project Description: The scope for the public art project focuses on the selected artist designing, engineering, fabricating, and installing exterior permanent artwork at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The artwork will be placed outside near a new indoor multi-purpose area. The artist selected would work with the project team to narrow down the location based on the artists preferred medium. Artists experienced in sculpture andor mosaics are encouraged to apply. Murals will not be accepted as evidence of such work. The theme for the artwork should focus on railroadstrains and should consider the history of the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Any work at the site that would require a contractor or design professional, besides the artist selected, must be completed by a contractor or design professional licensed in the state of Arizona. Selection Process An artist selection panel will be convened to evaluate all submissions and select artist finalists for interviews. Pending interviews, one artist and one alternate will be selected for the project. Finalists will receive a 750.00 USD stipend to cover expenses associated with the in-person site visit and interview. A proposal is not required from finalists selected for interviews. Selection criteria include the applicants professional qualifications, proven ability to complete projects of a similar scope, artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials, and demonstrated ability to work with government agencies and stakeholders in the creation of site enhancements for a public art project. The selected project artist will be recommended by the selection panel for approval by the Scottsdale Public Art Advisory Board, based on the review of images and other application materials. The Advisory Board approves art concepts and the project scope and budget, thereby allowing the artist creative license within the established project plan. The contract and project plan are to be negotiated with Scottsdale Public Art. The Advisory Board reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Timeline Subject to change, depending on a variety of factors: Monday, February 20, 2023 Deadline for response to RFQ 11:59 p.m. MST AZMarch April 2023 Finalist notifications, interviewsMay 2023 Artist selection and contract developmentMay November 2023 Design and approvalDecember 2023 June 2024 Fabrication, site prep, and installationJuly 2024 Project complete Eligibility All artists residing in and working in the state of Arizona, United States are eligible to apply. Scottsdale Public Art supports diversity and inclusion in all public art calls. Application Delivery Applications are being accepted via the Submittable.com website. Specific proposals are not requested at this stage in the process. All materials submitted become the property of Scottsdale Public Art. Submission Requirements: Digital Images: 6 digital images of previously completed artwork with project details. Resume or CV: Current professional resume or curriculum vitae CV, including artist address, email, and phone number. Teams must submit one resumeCV per team member. References: 2 professional references for you. Statements of Intent: Address how the applicants previous experience and current artistic direction will result in a successful public art project. All questions regarding this request for qualifications are to be directed to Victoria Sajadi, Public Art Coordinator, Scottsdale Public Art, atemailprotected. Please include artist name and contact information in all correspondence. Apply here:https:scottsdalearts.submittable.comsubmit246089call-for-artists-request-for-qualifications-rfq-mccormick-stillman-railroad-pa OrganizationCompany:Scottsdale Public ArtWebsite:Location:Scottsdale, AZDeadline:Monday, February 20, 2023 11:59 p.m. MST AZHow to Apply:Apply through Submittable - https:scottsdalearts.submittable.comsubmit246089call-for-artists-request-for-qualifications-rfq-mccormick-stillman-railroad-pa