Public Art for McCall Urban Renewal District

www.danielborup.com

To the Selection Committee,

Thank you for this opportunity to develop and create artwork for the McCall Urban Renewal District. I am excited about this project because I feel my work and experience can greatly benefit this project. Because I grew up in Meridian, Idaho, I spend many summers visiting McCall and Camping in the area.

As an artist I have had multiple opportunities to create public artwork. These opportunities have given me experience working with city officials to develop and plan artwork, working with engineers and construction contractors, and developing community engagement events in order to involve the city residents in the pubic art process. I have seen first hand out public artwork can be used for placemaking and help create and reinforce the identity of the community.

Most of the work I have done is developing individual public art projects but I was recently selected as an artist to be on a team of artists to help plan and identify areas for public art for a park in Shelley, Idaho. I have included Jacquline Whitwer as one of my references for that project.

I am excited for the opportunity to create sculptures for McCall. I am a traditional bronze representational sculptor. My pieces created for this project would be finely crafted bronze sculptures. I am also happy to develop designs for work in various mediums that could be used as a starting point and fully realized by other artists at a later time.

I have experience with several Public Works as evidenced in my resume and portfolio. My experience in public art has allowed me to create art for locations including Libraries, Parks, City Halls, Fire Stations, Colleges, and Police Stations.

I have been active helping others to cultivate an appreciation for the Arts. I make it a point to include an educational element to every public work I undertake. I wish to visit local high school classes and talk to them about the project to raise awareness and inspire future makers and patrons of art.

I am eager to work with you on this project, create proposals, and see my proposals become a reality. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Sincerely,

 

Daniel Borup

danielborup.com

The Nationally Recognized Sculptor, Daniel Borup, grew up in the small town of Meridian, Idaho, where he learned to love art from his older siblings. Daniel’s passion for art only grew when he went to college. This is where Daniel was introduced to figure sculpting. He instantly fell in love with sculpting and hasn’t put down his sculpting tools since. Years of work and development has awarded Daniel with honors and awards as well as the honor of creating public art sculptures and memorials for various locations throughout the country. Daniel now lives in the quiet rural town of Shelley, Idaho with his beautiful wife and three daughters. In addition to sculpting, Daniel loves to teach art and help others cultivate their own creative skills. Much of the work Daniel creates is inspired by the relationships he has with his family and students.

Commissioned / Public Artwork Ammon Veterans Memorial — Ammon, ID. — Current project, completion date TBDLaurel and Hardy Statues — Harlem, GA. — Current project, completion date TBDFire Station #6 — Meridian, ID. — Current Project to be complete in July 2020Chief Joseph Portrait Bust — Chief Joseph Elementary School of the Arts, Meridian ID. — 2020Balm Boyette Rd. and Boyette Rd Sculpture — Hillsborough County, FL. — FinalistRiverview Drive Roundabout Sculpture — Riverview, FL. — FinalistEvery Day a Double Header — Little League Baseball fields, Saint Anthony, ID. — 2019Nellie Bly Memorial —Roosevelt Island, NY. — Finalist — 2019Public Safety Memorial — Cedar Park, TX. — 2018Susan B. Anthony Statue — Adams MA. — Finalist — 2018Pillars of Ashton, Pocket Park Sculpture — Ashton, ID — 2018Fire Station #3, Public Sculpture — Ogden, UT — 2017Riverstone Public Art Project — Coeur dAlene, ID — Finalist — 2016Out on the Town, Public Sculpture — Meridian City Hall — Meridian ID. — 2016John F. Shelley Bust — Shelley City Hall, Shelley, ID. — 2015Dance, Public Mural — Elite Dance Studio, Shelley, ID. — 2014Youth Splatter Painting Public Art Project — Idaho Falls Arts Council — Idaho Falls, ID — 2014Octopus, Public Mural — Shelley Public Pool, Shelley, ID. — 2013Framework Of Society, Public Mural — Farmers Insurance Building, Shelley ID. — 2013Driggs City Center Plaza Public Art Project — Driggs, ID. — Finalist – 2013Meridian Road Interchange Overpass Public Art Project — Meridian, ID. — Finalist — 2013Jim Hall Foot Hills Learning Center Earth Node, Public Sculpture — Boise, ID. — Finalist —2013 Fire Station #7, Public Sculpture — Albuquerque, NM. — Finalist — 2013Epiphany, Public Sculpture — Snake River Eye Associates; Shelley, ID. — 2013Together We Fly, Public Mural — Brinkman Park, Shelley, ID. — 2012Splash, Public Sculpture — Summit County Public Library, Coalville, UT. — 2012Joseph’s Prayer, Sculpture — Church History Museum, Salt Lake City, UT. — 2012Waiting, Public Sculpture — Campos Law Office, Idaho Falls, Idaho — 2010

Work/Teaching Experience Board Member — Bingham Arts Council — Bingham County, Idaho — May 2020 - CurrentGallery Artist — CJ Gallery — Blackfoot, Idaho — November 2019 - CurrentWorkshop Instructor – Art Association of Jackson Hole – Jackson, Wyoming – March 2016, October 2018, June 2019 Keynote Speaker — Idaho Art Education Association — Spring Conference — May 2019 Art Teacher – Shelley High School, Shelley Idaho – August 2009 - Current Beginning Art, Advanced Art, Pottery & Sculpture, Advanced Sculpture Artist Presenter – Big Art Expo, Idaho Art Lab – Saint Anthony, Idaho – Triannual for the past 6 years TED Speaker – TEDx Idaho Falls – Idaho Falls, Idaho – February 2017 Utah Arts Festival – Salt Lake City, Utah – June 2016 Artist - Art Fair Jackson Hole – Jackson, Wyoming – July 1015 Idaho Falls Arts Council, Planet Arts Teacher – Idaho Falls, Idaho – June & July 2014 Idaho Falls Arts Council, Planet Arts Teacher – Idaho Falls, Idaho – June & July 2013 Pottery/Sculpture Teacher – Personal Studio, Shelley Idaho – January 2011 - Current Pottery/Sculpture Online Shop – Esty.com – June 2010 – CurrentSpori Gallery Docent – BYU-Idaho Campus – 2008-2009 Education Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg Idaho B.S. Art Education—Minor in English Education Graduation: April 2009

Selected Exhibitions / Awards Colonial Theater Centennial Exhibition — November-December 2019 — Carr Gallery, Idaho Falls, Idaho Richard McDermott Miller Modeling Competition — June 2018 — Brookgreen Gardens, SC Exhibit with Dan Lewis — October 2017 — Gate City Fine Art Gallery — Pocatello, Idaho Museum Artists Exhibit — January 2017 — Art Museum of Eastern Idaho Selected Artist in the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019 Carr Gallery Juried Art Exhibitions Carr Gallery — Solo Exhibition — November 2015 - January 2016 — Idaho Falls, IdahoEastern Idaho Fair — Best in Show — Professional Division — 2015 Eastern Idaho Fair — First Place and Judges Award — Professional Division — 2014 Church History Museum — Salt Lake City, Utah Winner of the Merit Award for the 2012 International LDS Art Competition Jacob Spori Art Gallery — Rexburg, Idaho 1st place winner of sculpture in the 2008 Annual Student Art Competition 3rd place winner of sculpture in the 2009 Annual Student Art Competition

Artist Residency Idaho Art Lab, Saint Anthony Idaho — April 2014, March 2015, March 2016, February 2017, February 2018, April 2019, February 2020

AssociationsNational Sculpture Society Idaho Falls Arts CouncilArt Museum of Eastern Idaho

References

Hillary Blackstone: Former City of Meridian Arts & Culture Specialist

Project: Out on the Town and Fire Station #6

Jacqueline Wittwer: Director of Shelley Supporters for the Arts

Project: Centennial Park Plan

Sara Bowersox: Ashton Urban Renewal Agency - Chairman

Project: Pillars of Ashton

Kimberly Reese: City of Cedar Park Project Manager

Project: Public Safety Memorial

Portfolio

Title: Every Day a Double Header

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2019

Location: Little League Baseball Fields, Saint Anthony, Idaho

Dimensions: Life Size

Comments: With this sculpture I wanted depict the childhood joy of a game of baseball. Two children are walking with their dog to the ballpark to play baseball. They are not worried about the pressures of winning or losing, they are just excited to have fun enjoying this wonderful game.

Title: Every Day a Double Header

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2019

Location: Little League Baseball Fields, Saint Anthony, Idaho

Dimensions: Life Size

Comments: With this sculpture I wanted depict the childhood joy of a game of baseball. Two children are walking with their dog to the ballpark to play baseball. They are not worried about the pressures of winning or losing, they are just excited to have fun enjoying this wonderful game.

Title: Public Safety Memorial (Detail)

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2018

Location: Police Department, Cedar Park, Texas

Dimensions: Life Size

Comments: This project is a memorial to Public Safety workers and includes 3 bronze plaques honoring 2 police officers and 1 firefighter who died in the line of duty. I designed the piece to go on a 3 foot tall pedestal with 3 benches surrounding the pedestal to be used as a gathering place for viewers who wish to sit and contemplate.

Title: Public Safety Memorial

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2018

Location: Police Department, Cedar Park, Texas

Dimensions: Life Size

Comments: This project is a memorial to Public Safety workers and includes 3 bronze plaques honoring 2 police officers and 1 firefighter who died in the line of duty. I designed the piece to go on a 3 foot tall pedestal with 3 benches surrounding the pedestal to be used as a gathering place for viewers who wish to sit and contemplate.

Title: Pillars of Ashton

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2018

Location: Pocket Park, Ashton, Idaho

Dimensions: 2.5 ft. x 2.5 ft. x 6 ft.

Comments: Each side represents and activity commonly done in or around the city of Ashton Idaho during all four seasons. The background of each side shows a different landscape you will see when facing that direction. The bottom of the sculpture features mini sculptures sculpted by residents of Ashton making this sculpture truly about and a part of Ashton.

Title: Pillars of Ashton (Studio Shot)

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2018

Location: Pocket Park, Ashton, Idaho

Dimensions: 2.5 ft. x 2.5 ft. x 6 ft.

Comments: Each side represents and activity commonly done in or around the city of Ashton Idaho during all four seasons. The background of each side shows a different landscape you will see when facing that direction. The bottom of the sculpture features mini sculptures sculpted by residents of Ashton making this sculpture truly about and a part of Ashton.

Title: Bearers of the Maltese Cross

Medium: Aluminum

Date: 2017

Location: Fire Station #3, Ogden, Utah

Dimensions: 8 ft. x 12 ft.

Comments:The history of firefighters is very interesting. The cross that firefighters wear on their helmets and uniforms is called the Maltese Cross. Named after the cross the knights of Saint John wore in Malta in the 1500’s. The story goes that as Malta was being attacked the opposing army was using a new revolutionary weapon of war... Fire. They filled glass bottles with naptha and drenched the army and the city with flammable fluid. When everything was sufficiently soaked they threw in their torches and burned many alive. The knights of Saint John took to saving everyone they could often sacrificing themselves in the process. These knights became the first fire fighters and the Maltese cross has come to symbolize the courage and responsibility fire fighters take upon themselves in their willingness to risk their own lives to help those in need. My design shows a knight of Saint John, a fire fighter from the 1800’s and a modern day fire fighter, Each bearing the Maltese Cross.

Title: Bearers of the Maltese Cross (Night)

Medium: Aluminum

Date: 2017

Location: Fire Station #3, Ogden, Utah

Dimensions: 8 ft. x 12 ft.

Comments:The history of firefighters is very interesting. The cross that firefighters wear on their helmets and uniforms is called the Maltese Cross. Named after the cross the knights of Saint John wore in Malta in the 1500’s. The story goes that as Malta was being attacked the opposing army was using a new revolutionary weapon of war... Fire. They filled glass bottles with naptha and drenched the army and the city with flammable fluid. When everything was sufficiently soaked they threw in their torches and burned many alive. The knights of Saint John took to saving everyone they could often sacrificing themselves in the process. These knights became the first fire fighters and the Maltese cross has come to symbolize the courage and responsibility fire fighters take upon themselves in their willingness to risk their own lives to help those in need. My design shows a knight of Saint John, a fire fighter from the 1800’s and a modern day fire fighter, Each bearing the Maltese Cross.

Title: Out on the Town

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2016

Location: City Hall, Meridian Idaho

Dimensions: Life Size

Comments: Growing up in Meridian, I had many opportunities to see my hometown through a child’s eyes. On many occasions, my older siblings and I would walk around town buying candy and ice cream and looking at toys. It was always a fun adventure. I hope this sculpture will encourage Meridian residents and visitors to enjoy themselves out on the town.

Title: Out on the Town (Detail)

Medium: Bronze

Date: 2016

Location: City Hall, Meridian Idaho

Dimensions: Life Size

Comments: Growing up in Meridian, I had many opportunities to see my hometown through a child’s eyes. On many occasions, my older siblings and I would walk around town buying candy and ice cream and looking at toys. It was always a fun adventure. I hope this sculpture will encourage Meridian residents and visitors to enjoy themselves out on the town.