Orange County Government Holden Heights Community Center

Orlando, FL

Public Art Opportunity $50,000 available for public art project

Interior / Possible Exterior Art for New Community Center Project Description The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artist(s) or artists’ team(s) to develop artwork for a new community center that that will be sensitive to this changing multi-racial, multi-generational community that was once a quiet neighborhood of family homes amidst orange groves and pecan trees. After undergoing some turbulent transition the community is focused on young people and the hope of advancement. The Center will provide educational services and meeting space for the community, and should also spur a pride-of-place for residents. Likely areas for placement of public art are in the large, high-ceilinged atrium or the hallway off of it. There may also be the possibility of something sturdy on the exterior entrance plaza. The height and the windows also indicate that mobiles or glass art might be appropriate. An interior mural or panting(s) is a possibility. A sculpture that is substantial (like stone) might be appropriate for the exterior and one that does not take up much of a footprint on the floor might be appropriate inside. Background Orange County, Florida is a rapidly growing metropolitan area of over one million residents containing the City of Orlando and a dozen other municipalities. This project provides the opportunity to offer art as part of the recreational/educational experiences in the neighborhood. The previous, smaller Community Center of Holden Heights has been a popular gathering place for community residents, and a move was required due to the expansion of Interstate 4. The new facility will be roughly six times larger than the previous building, and able to accommodate growing attendance. The facility will provide scenic and picturesque indoor and outdoor venues for a variety of group gatherings such as weddings, banquets, and receptions. The primary feature of the facility is a large multipurpose area with an adjacent warming kitchen that accommodates events for up to 260 people. Additional program features in the design include breakout spaces, offices, a computer lab, classroom, and an outdoor event area. Site The site is a brand new, 11,600 square foot facility built in a residential area just off Orange Blossom Trail, between 19th Street and 20th Street. It is bordered on one side by Union Lake and on the other sire by the back of a restaurant and businesses facing

Orange Blossom Trail. Construction is underway, and scheduled to be completed by July 2015. (Drawings, photographs and a map of the site included) Budget $48,500 has been approved for artwork for the Center. The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract (or contracts), that will cover artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses. Artwork The Public Artist Selection Panel seeks one or more artists to create site-specific work that will be appropriate and will be sustainable under the given conditions. Eligibility This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any media. Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work. Selection Process A selection panel consisting of the project manager, arts professionals, architect, neighborhood representative and program administrators for the facility will review artists’ qualifications. Several artists will be selected to provide proposals and will be paid a stipend of $500 each. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals. The Arts & Cultural Affairs Director serves as the non-voting Chair of the Selection panel. Selection Criteria Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, park environment and values of this particular park. Submittal Requirements

• 10 copies of a professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).

• 10 copies of a letter of interest (typed, two page maximum, no less than 12 point font) outlining interest in this project and a preliminary statement of approach.

• Up to 10 digital images of previous projects. Submit in jpeg format, up to 200 dpi, 800X600 pixels. Files will be uploaded to County’s FTP site. Instructions for uploading will be given in response to inquiry emails sent to michael.osowski@ocfl.net. Name files with artist name and number per image list (e.g.: smith_1.jpg, smith_2.jpg). Please ensure that all files are electronically scanned by current virus scanning software. Files with detected viruses will not be considered. Do not send videos, DVDs, print-outs, photographs or original art.

• 10 copies of an annotated list of images indicating title, dimensions (H x W X D), materials, date of work, location of each work, and brief description of the artwork if necessary.

• Experience with similar public art project budget size not required but helpful. The Public Artist Selection Panel and Orange County reserves the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, applicants, or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and without prior notice. Submittal Delivery Submittals may be mailed or hand delivered but must arrive by the deadline. Postmarks are not acceptable. Send materials to: Orange County Public Art Program Arts & Cultural Affairs P.O. Box 1393 Orlando, FL 32802 OR Deliver materials to: Orange County Public Art Program Arts & Cultural Affairs 450 E South Street, Suite 345 Orlando, FL 32801 Timeline

Release of Call to Artists: February 9, 2015 Submittals Due: Monday, March 9, 5 pm. Panel Review: March 13, 2015 Selected Finalists Notified: March 2015 Final Proposals Due: Monday, May 4, 2015, 5 pm. Artwork installation: Estimated Summer 2015

Locations For further information contact Arts & Cultural Affairs Director Terry Olson, Terry.Olson@ocfl.net, 407-836-5540.