Deiseanna Ealaín Phoiblí - Public Art Opportunities
Public Art Office, Mayo County Council.
INVITATION TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION –PROJECT: BELMULLET -‘ARAS INIS GLUAIRE’ Deadline May 15th
Gaynor Seville, Public Art Co-ordinator, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, Castlebar T: 094 904 7561 E:gseville@mayococo.ie
In Conjunction with Mayo County Council and the Aras Inis Glauire in Bellmullet, County Mayo- Artist James Hayes is seeking donations of either important, significant, meaningful or symbolic pencils from local people and also Writers, Artists, Poets, Architects, Historians, Journalists or any relevant contributor who possesses a significant pencil and who wishes to donate it to help form part of this large scale permanent public sculptural installation commissioned by Mayo County Council for the Aras Inis Gluaire in Bellmullet , County Mayo.
‘Every pencil can tell a story…’
Each pencil that is selected from the donation section will be uniquely molded then cast in bronze and returned to its owner if requested, the bronze pencil will then form part of the large-scale work on permanent display in the Bellmullet Arts Centre. The overall work will contain over 2000 bronze pencils including the selected donated pieces.
Each contributor is asked to submit their pencil along with a small amount of background information in writing (max 100 words) with regard to why their pencil is significant to them and why it should be included in the project. This background information may also go to formulate a supplementary exhibition in support of the public art work in the Bellmullet Arts centre.
The donation submission is open to everyone and will be limited to a set number of pencils. This selection will be done by the artist James Hayes and will be based on the background information and significance of the pencil and it’s functionally and suitability to the overall aesthetical value of the work…
So, have your chance to be part of the art work, please send your pencil and completed form to Gaynor at the address below. Download forms from the website www.mayococo.ie/en/Services/Artsoffice under the news or Public Art sections, or call or email Gaynor and request a form and pre paid envelope to be sent to you.
Each contributor will be notified in regard to the selection shortly after the closing date. Everyone who contributes a pencil will be invited to a special launch event when the art work is completed.
WEXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE COMMISSION
A commission to honour County Wexford’s hurling hero Nickey Rackard
Wexford Borough Council invites submissions from sculptors for the creation of a piece of sculpture to commemorate County Wexford’s renowned hurling legend, the late Nickey Rackard (1922 – 1976).The budget available is €108,500 for all aspects of production, site works (excluding lighting) and installation, including artist fees. 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 the commission brief, please contact Breda Driscoll, Wexford Borough Council. T: 053 9176906 / 053 9166900 E:breda.driscoll@wexfordboroughcouncil.ie
Please send completed submission to: Mr. Pat Collins, Town Clerk, Wexford Borough Council, Municipal Offices, Crescent Quay, Wexford. Deadline for submissions for Stage 1 is: 31st May 2010 at 5pm
KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL CALL TO PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS
The Arts Office, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee, County Kerry. arts@kerrycoco.ie / 066 71 83541.
Invitation to partake in an Outdoor Exhibition Selection
Venue: An Daingean (Dingle town) County Kerry; the Exhibition will open summer ‘10, art work will be on public display at the hoarding around the boatyard site.
Background information:The hoarding is sited beside the old ice plant, which is close to the tourist office and beside the marina. Across the road are retail and hospitality premises. This area has a high level of footfall over the summer season.
Context for the Commission:The Commissioners are seeking to enhance the appearance of the site by placing artwork that clearly depicts An Daingean (Dingle) along the hoarding.
Possible themes may be; Landscape, seascape, history, heritage, language, art, culture, local characters and /or landmarks, local mythology or any other theme the artist is inspired by that defines An Daingean (Dingle).
Artists are invited to submit a detailed colour sketch of their concept and two examples of recent artwork (work done within the past twelve months). Eight artworks will be selected for exhibition. This opportunity will give exposure to the artist’s work in a unique way and offers the opportunity to respond to a very inspirational area.
Specific format of the artwork:
1. Due to the external, sea front exhibition space, artists are requested to work on Marine Ply (standard size 8ft x 4ft). The art work should be varnished / sealed for durability.
2. The Artist is required to include an information panel under their art work with their name, website (if applicable) and a sentence on their inspiration for the art work. (This information must be fully bi lingual).
3. A fee of €1,200 will be paid to each of the eight selected artists for the artwork (inclusive of materials and delivery to Kerry County Council).
(FYI) Each panel of hoarding is 4 inch wide and are 2.10 meters high.
Proposal deadline:Closing date for receipt of proposals is 3p.m., Wednesday, 12th May 2010.
The successful proposals will be selected within two weeks of this date.
Delivery date: Successful artists to deliver their art work by 3.p.m. Monday, 28th June 2010.
Submissions to: The Arts Office, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee, County Kerry.
Any queries to arts@kerrycoco.ie / 066 71 83541.
INVITATION TO SUBMIT SCULPTURE PROPOSAL
The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Committee was established to increase public awareness of the humanitarian work of the Monsignor in saving so many lives during the WW2 Nazi occupation of Rome and to commemorate his life in a number of ways i.e.,
· By celebrating his life and works through print, film, drama, music and art,
· By recognising, in his name, the current humanitarian works of others through awarding annually the Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award,
· By providing in his honour, a suitable memorial in his hometown of Killarney.
SUBMISSION & BRIEF:
The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Committee invites submissions for a permanent memorial sculpture for Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, which will be located in a street side central location in Killarney town, as selected and facilitated by Killarney Town Council.
The purpose of the memorial is to capture and communicate the caring and selfless spirit of The Monsignor in a manner that will inspire residents and visitors to Killarney town. When asked to explain why his rescue organisation covered many nationalities and creeds, his reply was “God has no country”.
While the interpretation of the brief will be left to the artist the committee have in mind a life size piece, which must be constructed in a material that will be permanent and easily maintained. It is envisaged that Killarney Town Council will take responsibility for the civil work related to the installation of the piece and its ongoing maintenance.
The Committee are seeking submissions for work that will fall with its envisaged budget of €50,000 to €60,000 and will not exceed €70,000 including vat.
Proposals must be submitted before close of business on Friday June 11th 2010 to: The Chairperson, Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Committee, c/o Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, Tourist Information Office, Beech Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
The format for the submissions is left entirely to the artist but should clearly demonstrate the proposed piece, the materials to be used, budgets, evidence of other work completed and two relevant references.
The Committee shall not be liable for the costs associated with submissions including samples.
Before arriving at its decision the Committee may seek to consult with some or all proposers to seek clarification on any aspect of the proposals. The Committee will select the piece it believes best meets the brief – which may not necessarily be the lowest cost proposal.
The decision of the Committee will be final and not subject to appeal.