Myers Foundation Art Bench Commission, Morgantown, WV
April 16th, 2008Opportunity
Call for entries
Information
West Virginia University seeks sculptors to create outdoor art benches to be placed around the exterior in front of the College of Creative Arts. This project addresses the need for public art to be incorporated into public spaces and community facilities. This project will serve to educate citizens regarding the importance of art in public spaces and to make our pedestrian plaza more attractive. The budget is $24,000, including installation and delivery. The proposed designs should be constructed of durable materials, compatible with weather extremes and freeze thaw cycle, be easy to maintain and have safe and comfortable surfaces. The bench should seat 3-6 people with some back rests and/or multiple parts, be securely installed and guaranteed construction for at least 5 years. This project is open to all artists 18 and older who are U.S. residents. Applicants may submit up to two proposals or up to three similar works already completed including prices.
Requirements
Artists should submit up to ten images of previous related art work in the proposed media, resume (limit 2 pages), 1 page artist statement, detailed drawings with inclusion of scale, front, back and side views and include maintenance requirements. The application deadline is May 1st
Contact
Applications with SASE should be sent to:
Alison Helm, Interim Chair of the Division of Art, College of Creative Arts
West Virginia University
PO Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506-6111
304-293-2140 ext. 3138
