The City of Red Deer is inviting submissions of interest for four public art projects.

Project I
RCMP Building: Interior

Installation of a large-scale work of art, either new or pre-existing, for the main foyer of the downtown RCMP building. The proposed artwork could entail floor inlay, ceiling suspension, glass treatments, or any other means suitable to capture and integrate the unique space. The artwork should be made of durable, non-light sensitive materials (brick, tile, glass mosaic, glass panel, bronze, aluminium, etc.) This $192,000.00 public art project will recognize and acknowledge the role the RCMP have played in the history of Red Deer, which could entail their responsibilities, local history, accomplishments or challenges, and/or the role these themes and actions play in our daily lives.

Project II
67 Street RCMP/ES: Exterior

Installation of a large-scale work of art, either new or pre-existing, for the exterior of the grounds of the 67 Street RCMP/ES building. The artwork should be made of weather tolerant materials (brick, tile, glass mosaic, acrylics, bronze, steel, etc.) This $81,300.00 public art project will recognize either or both of the following: firefighting and emergency services which reflect their responsibilities, local histories, accomplishments or challenges, and/or the role these themes and actions play in our daily lives.

Project III
Golden Circle Renovations: Interior

Installation of a large two (2) dimensional or low relief artworks, either new or pre-existing, that will be mounted on a large burgundy wall on the northwest side of the main public area within the building. The chosen artist/artist group will work collaboratively with the users/visitors to the facility to develop the artwork. The artwork would be a painting, textile, wood, clay or other material that will be tolerant to standard interior public space environmental conditions, including both natural and artificial lighting. This $30.000.00 public art project will recognize or illustrate the wide range of activities, events, and people who access and use this facility which is dedicated to seniors.

Project IV
Station #5: Exterior

Installation of a large-scale work of art, either new or pre-existing, for the exterior grounds of Station #5. The artwork should be made of weather tolerant materials (brick, tile, glass mosaic, acrylics, bronze, steel, etc.) This $24,000.00 public art project will recognize either or both of the following: firefighting and emergency services which reflect their responsibilities, local histories, accomplishments or challenges, and/or the role these themes and actions play in our daily lives

Deadline for submissions of interest is February 9, 2009. Selected Artists/Arts Groups will be notified (letter or phone) with terms of references by February 20, 2009. Installation on all four projects will be by October 15, 2009, but may be dependant on construction schedules and project selected.

If you are interested in participating in these competitions, your submission of interest should include:
– a letter of interest
– qualifications and/or resume
– photos/slides/dvd up to 20 images
– descriptions (if available) of previous projects and/or commissions

Submission for all four public art projects will be juried through a two-way process. Shortlisted artists or arts groups will be asked to complete renderings and/or maquettes for an artist fee of $1500. Renderings and/or maquettes will be due by April 3, 2009.

This request for submission of interest is being distributed to artists/arts groups by way of mail, email, artist organizations and newspaper advertisements. Please feel free to forward this information to any artist(s)/arts groups who you think would be interested in this information.

For full deadline schedule or more information call:
Pat Matheson at (403) 309-4775 or email: [email protected]
Or Wendy Meeres at (403) 309-3083 or email: [email protected]

Submissions may be mailed or delivered to:

The City of Red Deer The City of Red Deer
Culture Services Culture Services
(Project Name) (Project Name)
Box 5008 3827 – 39 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4 Red Deer, AB T4N 0Y6