Deiseanna Ealaín Phoiblí - Public Art Opportunities
LUCAN EAST ETNS PUBLIC ART COMMISSION: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Lucan East ETNS is calling for applications from suitably qualified and experienced artist(s) for a commission of public art to celebrate the school and its community.
For a full copy of the brief and how to apply please download the brief from the school website at: www.lucaneastet.com
Deadline for submissions: 12 noon, 1 March 2010
PUBLIC ART IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMME SEEKS ARTISTS
Upper Springfield Development Company's Public Art in the Community Programme currently has short-term vacancies for 3 artists to work with the community and 3 artists to work in the public realm. All artists must have a minimum of 2 years experience and wide ranging skills to deliver workshops and produce public art. They particularly welcome applications from artists with disabilities.
For details and an application pack please contact Ailish Scott at T: 0044 (0)28 90236677
Deadline for applications: 1pm, 5 March 2010
NEWCASTLE WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMISSION: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Newcastle West Community Council in Co. Limerick wish to commission a Public Art Sculpture that will honour the memory and literary legacy of the poet Michael Hartnett. The sculpture will be in bronze, stone or other media suitable for an exterior location in the town of Newcastle West. Proposals are invited from professional artists.
A full copy of the brief and application guidelines are available now at: www.newcastlewest.org or www.lcc.ie/arts&culture Deadline for submissions: 16 April 2010
HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The HSE invites submissions under the PerCent for Art Scheme for artworks for the new Cardiac Renal Centre at Cork University Hospital. The artwork(s) may be of any discipline, design or media and the total budget to cover all costs associated with the artwork(s) is circa €62,000.
The competition for the artwork(s) will be a two stage process. Stage 1 will require outline concept proposals and Stage 2 will require detailed proposals from those artists who are shortlisted. A site visit will be arranged for artists interested in submitting for competition. Artists should register with the undersigned if they wish to attend the site visit by Wednesday 10 March 2010.
Further details and project brief are available from the Irish Government Public Procurement Website or from Marion Geary at: HSE Estates, Unit 2A South Ring Business Park , Kinsale Road, Cork
T: 021 4927236
Deadline for Stage 1: 5pm, 12 April 2010
Loreto Primary School, Gorey - Per Cent for Art Commission Call
Loreto Primary School, Gorey, wishes to invite submissions from an artist or artists for a work of visual art, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme. The commissioners are particularly interested in receiving proposals from artists who will provide a work of visual art, either 2d or 3d, that will be stimulating, fun, exciting, promotes enquiry and intrigue and possibly incorporates an element of functionality.
The budget for the design, supply and fixture of this project is €34,200 inclusive of all costs, expenses, VAT, insurance and other charges.
Artists will be shortlisted and selected through a two stage open competition process.
An element of background research will be needed to inform artists’ proposals.
For further details, commission briefs and application forms, please contact Josephine O’Neill, Loreto Primary School, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Telephone 053 9421827, Email loretopercentart@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions for Stage 1 is: 26/03/2010
‘Building Bridges’ Bailieborough 400 Project
Bailieborough Development Association calls for tenders from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to facilitate a series of cross community initiatives that deliver our primary objective of partnership within the community and with our partners through a series of educational, community, cultural and arts initiatives.
Ideal Candidate (s)
The Ideal Candidate (s) /Company will have ability to work in community and educational settings. They will be competent in the use of IT to integrate the schools initiative in the 6 partner schools. They will guide the young people and their school communities through an exploration of culture and heritage. The outcome of this exploration will form the basis of a pageant or showcase of the young people’s interpretation of their cultural experience. It is envisaged that this pageant will be performed locally and possibly in our partner community. The pageant will possibly explore through IT, from amongst the common themes of history, history, music, arts, drama, storytelling, customs, cures and sports.
Partner Schools
Altnaveigh House – Newry; The Model School – Bailieborough; St Anns National School – Bailieborough; Bailieborough Community School – Secondary School ; Bailieborough School of Music; St Felims National School – Bailieborough
Please apply to lee@bailieborogh.com for a copy of the brief document.
For Tender document please email: lee@bailieborough.com
Completed tenders should be returned to:
By Wednesday 3rd March at 5pm
RATHLIN ISLAND HARBOUR & BALLYCASTLE SEAFRONT COMMISSION: CALL
Moyle District Council wish to appoint an artist to design and arrange the production, delivery and installation of one piece of public art at Ballycastle Harbour and one piece of public art at Rathlin Island Harbour, Ballycastle. It is anticipated that this project will be completed by January 2011.
The budget for the project is GBP100,000.
Artists wishing to participate in the contest must submit a Pre-Qualification Response document. The selection of min. five and max. eight artists will be invited to prepare concept sketch designs on the basis of the information given in this document.
Further information and Pre-Qualification Response documents can be obtained by contacting Moyle District Council at: Ballycastle & Rathlin Public Art, Moyle District Council, Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, BT54 6QH
T: 0044 (0)28 20762225
E: kmcgonigle@moyle-council.org or mmcconaghy@moyle-council.org
Deadline for submissions: 16 April 2010