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Arts R Alive Permanent Sculpture Proposal 

Arts R Alive in Webster City, Iowa has an opportunity for an artist or artist team to create a permanent work of public art to be located in a public location in the city.

Public artists from throughout the midwest are eligible, however there are minimal travel reimbursement funds. 

​Possible locations for the permanent piece are shown below.
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WEST TWIN PARK LOCATION #1
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WEST TWIN PARK LOCATION #2
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BONEBRIGHT/DEPOT OFF SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR & FAIRMEADOW DRIVE
The Arts R Alive Committee is looking for a letter of interest that identifies the artist’s qualifications. This would include but is not limited to a resume, portfolio, or website with photos of the artist's work. 

The committee will choose up to 3 finalists.  Each finalist will be paid $350 to prepare concept and sketch drawings of the proposed piece and provide a detailed budget.

Finalists will present their proposal to the committee on June 5, 2019 between 4-7 p.m. in Webster City, Iowa either in person or via Skype.  Motel accommodations can be paid for one night and up to $100.00 is available for travel.

​A stipend of $9000.00 will be paid to the artist upon completion and installation of the piece.  A contract will be awarded to the artist and monies may be paid in installments.
Materials to be submitted:
  • A letter of interest which includes your contact information. This letter should briefly explain why you want to create a sculpture for Webster City, IA. This letter should describe your experience with sculpture projects and the materials to be used for the piece.
  • 3 References with contact information
  • Up to 6 work samples electronic JPEG formatted under 1.8 MB
  • For each piece submitted include the name, title, medium, year created, budget and a brief description of the project.
TIMELINE:
March 10th: Letter of interest and qualifications due
March 15th: Artist(s) selection
March 18th:  Artist(s) notification
June 1st: Full proposals due
June 5th: Interviews with the three artists.
June 8th:  Artist notification of committee decision
September 20th: Sculpture completed and installed in public location in Webster City, Iowa.
(Dates are subject to change.)
All materials and proposals should be sent electronically to info@artsralive.org
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Questions may be submitted to Janet Adams 515-832-4547 or via the contact form here.


​Dropbox is available for large documents.
This project is made available by funds from Arts R Alive in Webster City, Iowa and the Hotel Motel Tax Committee of Webster City, Iowa.

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