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1 call to artists request for portfolios Call to Artists :: Request for Portfolios - under $20,000 This is an open call to artists living in Edmonton and the Province of Alberta, and is issued by the Edmonton Arts Council, on behalf of the City of Edmonton for public art projects under $20,000.00 as they arise. This is not a specific call for projects, it is a request to keep your portfolio on file at the EAC to be eligible for these projects. This portfolio opportunity is ideal for emerging artists, inclusive of all genres, mediums and styles - we seek portfolios highlighting 2-D and 3-D work. To apply, please submit a complete portfolio and information as requested in the attached package. The EAC acknowledges growth in artistic careers and encourages those artists who already have a portfolio on file to update it every 2 years. For more information, please contact the Edmonton Arts Council Robert Harpin, Public Art Officer email: [email protected] phone: 780.424.2787 ext 231 The Edmonton Arts Council is committed to equity in all aspects of its work, and invites proposals from all potentially interested artists. We thank all artists for their interest and submissions to this call.
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call to artistsrequest for portfolios
Call to Artists :: Request for Portfolios - under $20,000
This is an open call to artists living in Edmonton and the Province of Alberta, and is issued
by the Edmonton Arts Council, on behalf of the City of Edmonton for public art projects
under $20,000.00 as they arise.
This is not a specific call for projects, it is a request to keep your portfolio on file at the EAC to be eligible for these projects.
This portfolio opportunity is ideal for emerging artists, inclusive of all genres, mediums and
styles - we seek portfolios highlighting 2-D and 3-D work.
To apply, please submit a complete portfolio and information as requested in the attached
package.
The EAC acknowledges growth in artistic careers and encourages those artists who already
have a portfolio on file to update it every 2 years.
For more information, please contact the Edmonton Arts Council Robert Harpin, Public Art Officer email: [email protected]
phone: 780.424.2787 ext 231
The Edmonton Arts Council is committed to equity in all aspects of its work, and invites proposals from all potentially interested artists.
We thank all artists for their interest and submissions to this call.
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About EdmontonLocated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton, Alberta is known as “Festival City” and “Gateway to the North.” With more than one million people living in the Greater Edmonton region, the city is the largest, northernmost municipality in North America. Geographically, Edmonton is situated at the boundary between prairie and boreal forest. The river valley consti-tutes the longest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America.
Edmonton is home to Canada’s second-largest urban Indigenous community. The City of Edmonton lies in the heart ofTreaty No. 6 territory and honours the traditions and spirit of the area. For centuries this area has been a place of gathering,relationship building, harmony, balance, and commerce for many peoples. It was in this place that early relationships led to thedevelopment of Treaty No. 6 Territory, the Province of Alberta, and the City of Edmonton. This relationship with the Confederacyof Treaty Six First Nations has been recognized by the City of Edmonton through City Council’s Declaration-StrengtheningRelationships between the City of Edmonton, Urban Aboriginal Peoples, the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord, and theMemorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue signed in 2012.
Since the 1800’s Edmonton has been home to the Métis people who were some of the first settlers in the Edmonton area and played a significant role in its development. They continue to be the largest proportion of the Indigenous population in Edmon-ton.
This deep history, and the subsequent migration of many new Canadians to the area, imbues Edmonton with a rich cultural and ethnic heritage. This diversity contributes to a dynamic urban landscape alive with arts and culture, business, research and de-velopment, and industry. Indicators for the next twelve years point to steady economic and population growth. As Edmonton’s economy flourishes, so does the spirit of revitalization. Edmonton is undergoing an unprecedented amount of infrastructure growth with major roadways, streetscapes, and significant development in neighbourhoods.
Aspects of these, and other municipal projects, including public transportation, provide public art opportunities through the City’s “Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas” policy.
Edmonton’s spirit of optimism is reflected through its ever-evolving Public Art Collection. With more than 200 pieces, the Collec-tion includes visual art from a variety of disciplines by local, national and international artists.
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A Point Becomes a Line by Jeff Kulak (2012)Hardisty Pool
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Have a Nice Day by Chelsea Boida & Mark Feddes (2013)Northgate Transit
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Top Image: Carousel by Nicole Galellis, Borden Park Pavilion (2014)Bottom Image: Landscape Series 1 by Erin Ross, Mill Woods Park Pavilion (2015)
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Top Image: Exotic Species by Marc Siegner, Victoria Park Pavilion (2015)Bottom Image: Mountain Brother by Sergio Serrano & Alexander Stuart, Castledowns Park Pavilion (2015)
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Artist CriteriaArtists must be resident in AlbertaProfessional artists at all career levels are welcome to submitAll mediums, genres, styles, and 2-D & 3-D artforms are eliglbleArtists must be over 18 to submit their portfolios
The Edmonton Arts Council is committed to equity in all aspects of its work, and invites proposals from all potentially interested artists.
Deadline for Submissions: THis is an on-going call. We recommend that artists update their portfolio every two (2) years. Submissions must be emailed to:Subject Line: Call for Portfolios - Under $20,[email protected]
Inquiries: Please contact: Edmonton Arts Council, (780) 424-2787 ext 231, [email protected]
Loss or Damage: While every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage, the Edmonton Arts Council and their agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage, however caused.
Original Work: The artist must guarantee that the artwork is original and does not violate the copyright of any other person.
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Submission Requirements: Email submissions are preferred. Please include elements 1-5 as one document. If files are large, they can be sent as a Dropbox Hightail, or GoogleDrive link.
The Edmonton Arts Council will accept hard copy submissions - please contact us to arrange.
Checklist
r 1. SUBMISSION FORM Complete and signed with contact information;
r 2. ARTIST STATEMENT & BIO Total of one page maximum;
r 3. REFERENCES Four, can be instructors, commisioning agents, gallery owners, clients, or consultants. Please provide references current contact information only, full reference letters are not required;
r 4. CURRICULUM VITAE Detailing gallery, academic and/or professional experience as an artist and other relevant information; max 3 pages;
r5. DOCUMENTATION LIST Visual documentation must correspond to a clearly itemized list on a separate sheet. (i.e. filenames must match!)
r 6. VISUAL DOCUMENTATION Of artworks that best illustrate a your body of work or artwork congruent with public art styles. Include a maximum of 10 images JPEG files only please, we will not accept pdf, PowerPoint or tiff formats; minimum 150 dpi; Label each JPEG file to correspond with the Visual Documentation List.
Submissions
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Name:
Address:
City/Province: Postal Code/Country:
Phone (home): Phone (work):
Email Address: Website (if applicable):
Please retain my application as part of the Edmonton Public Art artist database at the Edmonton Arts Council. (Check one.) rYES rNO
How did you hear about this Call to Artists? rEAC Weekly rEAC Public Art Monthly rArt Rubicon rOther
Other: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I , _________________________________ (PRINT NAME) hereby make a Submission for the Edmonton Public Art Portfolio Collection and am in agreement with the EAC to review and retain my portfolio as required.
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Request for Portfolios - Under $20,000
r SUBMISSION FORM
rARTIST STATEMENT & BIO
r REFERENCES
r CURRICULUM VITAE
r VISUAL DOCUMENTATION of Previous
Work (Images)
r VISUAL DOCUMENTATION LIST
The information on this application is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and will be used by the Edmonton Arts Council to determine eligibility for Edmonton Arts Council Public Art programs. The aggregate data may be used for program planning and evaluation. All information collected by the Edmonton Arts Council is protected by the provisions of the FOIP Act. You may direct ques-tions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information by this program to the Edmonton Arts Council at (780) 424-2787.
Email to: [email protected]
Subject line: Request for Portfolios - Under $20,000
Deadline: This is an ongoing Call
Inquiries: Please contact: Edmonton Arts Council, (780) 424-2787 ext 231, [email protected]
Check List – Include all of the following:
