Deiseanna Ealaín Phoiblí - Public Art Opportunities

MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL

Full information packs and application procedures are available from:Gaynor Seville, Public Art Co-ordinator, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo       E: gseville@mayococo.ie  T: 00353 (0) 94 904 7561. Or downloadable from www.mayococo.ie under arts service and in public art section. 

‘LANDMARK’ – PUBLIC ART PROGRAMME IN CASTLEBAR                                                                                                                                    Mayo County Council invites submissions for a public art programme in Castlebar, Co Mayo. The funding for this project has been provided by the Percent for Art Scheme, Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Housing Capital Programme.

The Programme comprises four separate strands:

Permanent Artwork Commissions - 2 commissions €30,000 and €45,000

Temporary, Performance or Event Based Commissions - 2 commissions €15,000 and €10,000

 Bursary Training Schemes - 2 bursary places - €5,000 each

 Artists can apply for more than one strand of the programme

 Mayo County Council will provide a range of opportunities for a number of artists from all public art form disciplines, including music, dance, drama, literature, film, visual and performing arts, within the programme.

 The programme aims to provide quality access to the arts for local people through a range of opportunities to interact with artists through design, consultation, workshops or other related activities, as well as being members of any audience for any final unveiling, event or product.

 Mayo County Council is keen to provide commissions and opportunities for artists at all stages of their career and for networking and shadowing opportunities through a combined programme of commissions designed to compliment each other.

 The programme aims to culminate in a number of high quality contemporary artworks which are specific to and have relevance to the town, its people, history and built and natural environment.       

 Submission Deadline:  Deadline for submissions is Thursday 12th August 2010

 ‘FLOW’ - A NEW PUBLIC ART WORK FOR PEARSE STREET!                                                                                                                                      9th July will see the official launch of a new artwork by artist Joe Neeson at Pearse Street, Ballina.

The sculpture is 5 metres in height and constructed from stainless steel, copper, bronze and a special polyurethane resin.  It is believed to be the first artwork of its kind in the country constructed from this unusual material.

 The artwork, titled ‘Flow’ was commissioned by Mayo County Council’s Arts office as part of the ongoing public art commissioning programme, funded via the government’s per cent for art scheme and also Ballina Town Council. 

The original concept for this piece was to celebrate the notion of the local salmon, acknowledging the town’s status as Salmon Capital of Ireland.  The sculpture consists of two vertical forms based on the form of diving salmon.  The translucent quality of the resin material and the blue/green colour also add to the theme of movement through water. 

The artist Joe Neeson, from Co Cork, said about his work “I feel that too many public artworks are chosen in Ireland on the basis that they literally represent an object or historic fact associated with a place.  For this commission I proposed a design that is maybe not so obvious but still conveys elements of the flowing form of the salmon”

The sculpture takes on a different appearance at nighttime as the artist has included internal low energy LED lights which give the artwork a soft glow and come on automatically at dusk each evening.

There will be a special exhibition on display in the library for the launch documenting the process of creating the sculpture, showing fascinating work in progress images in the artist’s studio and also the special casting process of the resin which took place in Birmingham.

The artwork will be officially launched by new Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Burke.  All are very welcome to attend the event.

For any further information contact Public Art Manager Gaynor Seville on 094 904 7561 email gseville@mayococo.ie

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION BANAGHER COLLEGE, CO. OFFALY                                                                                                                             The Board of Management of Banagher College, Colaiste na Sionna, wish to commission a permanent artwork which is to be funded by the Department of Education and Science under the per cent for art scheme.                                                                                                                                                                               The budget for the design, supply and fix of the artwork is €58,000, inclusive of all costs, expenses, VAT insurance and charges.  Selection is a two stage open submission process whereby visual artists are now invited to submit expressions of interest for Stage One.  A full copy of the brief and application form is attached; for any queries please see www.bccns.ie or email Deputy Principle Kevin Jordan on kevinjordanlsu@hotmail.com  Closing date for Stage One expressions of interest is July 23rd 2010

FORT CAMDEN COMMISSIONS                                                                                                                                                                                       Cork County Council invites outline proposals from artists for a series of commissions relating to Fort Camden in County Cork. This site is widely regarded as an outstanding example of 19th century coastal fortification and is located near the village of Crosshaven overlooking the entrance to Cork Harbour.

The Fort Camden Artistic Programme forms part of a developing strategy to raise public awareness about this fortification.  The programme aims to realize up to five artist led projects that will be directly inspired by the architecture, environment and/or history of the site.  This commission is open to artists working in all artforms. A broad range of proposals are encouraged such as site-specific, permanent or temporary work. Ideas for time-based work, performance and other interventions are also welcomed.

This project will be of interest to

Each commission will have a maximum budget of €10,000

Closing date Friday,  July 23rd 

Full brief and details of site visits are available from the Arts Office, Cork County Council. Tel 021 4346210

Email arts@corkcoco.ie  Downloadable version www.corkcoco.ie

Westmeath Public Art Commissions Panel                                                                                                                                                                               Mullingar Town Roundabout Sculpture Scheme, Co. Westmeath

As part of the new Westmeath Arts Plan 2010-2016, Westmeath County Council wish to develop a panel of Artists available for potential commissioning of public artwork over the next 5 years in order to Utilise existing roundabouts at principal towns in the County to develop a new network of public art sculptures. The initial stage of this project will focus on Mullingar. There is no particular theme for the sculptures however artists may wish to portray the history or culture of the town in a traditional, contemporary or abstract context. This is a one staged selection process procedure. Artists are asked to make a general submission for a piece of art work that would be suitable for any roundabout. For a full list of roundabouts please contact the arts office.

Submission & Specification Details

Artists are required to submit the following:

·                    A typed proposal outlining details of the art work, including materials, specifications, dimensions, a breakdown of costs, outline details as to how work would be placed and installed

·                    Drawings and/ or sketches

·                    A current CV.  Examples of previous work in photographs, slides or catalogue

·                    Title and Sub Title of the piece

·                    A4 SAE for return of materials

*Please ensure that individual items are clearly labelled

BudgetThe maximum budget for each commission is €45,000

This includes second stage artist fees if the commissioning body deems it necessary to seek further information from artists. It also includes artist’s fees, documentation costs, travel, materials, transport, design, fabrication, installation costs, lighting, signage, insurance and VAT. An additional sum may be available for ancillary works if required subject to approval in advance from the local authority.

TimescaleAs this is a rolling commission for a panel of artists. Artists should indicate a proposed time scale for artwork. The first commission is expected to be available from January 2011.

ApplicationsAll applications should be sent to The Arts Office, Westmeath County Council, County Buildings, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath no later than Thursday September 30th 2010.

For further information and a copy of the brief please contact the arts office.

Tel:044-9332140  Email: arts@westmeathcoco.ie  Web:www.westmeathcoco.ie/arts