"Call for Artists: In the Public Realm"
2003-12-17 until 2004-02-13
Public Art Fund Inc.
New York, NY, USA United States of America

In the Public Realm is a program of the Public Art Fund designed to encourage innovative, experimental public art projects by emerging artists living and/or working in New York State. Artists selected through the program will make proposals, develop their work in relation to urban conditions, and ultimately present their work in the complex arena of public life in New York City. Artists are encouraged to investigate the physical, social, and psychological nature of the urban environment throughout the diverse neighborhoods of New York City. Previous experience of working in public spaces is not essential for selection in this program.

How it happens

PHASE ONE: February 2004
Artist Submissions

In February 2004, an Advisory Committee of artists, critics, curators, and experts in contemporary art will select up to ten artists to develop formal proposals for a public art project. Artists will be selected on the basis of materials submitted (see What to Submit).

PHASE TWO: Spring 2004
Artist Proposals

Ten selected artists will each receive $1,000 to create a formal proposal. Investigating potential sites and communities in New York City for their proposed project, artists will develop working drawings, prepare a maquette, and present an accurate budget.

PHASE THREE: Summer 2004
Commission Projects

In the summer of 2004, the selected artists will present their proposals to the Public Art Fund. The Public Art Fund will choose up to three projects for realization. Those artists selected to create projects will receive up to $15,000 towards fabrication and installation, based on the finalized project budget and an artist fee of $2,500.

PHASE FOUR: Fall 2004 and Spring 2005
In the Public Realm exhibitions

The selected projects will be exhibited the following year, opening in the fall of 2004 and spring of 2005. Projects may be exhibited for up to one year.

What to Submit

Artists interested in this program are invited to submit the following materials:

Up to ten 35mm slides of recent and/or current work in a clear plastic slide sheet. Each slide must be clearly labeled with your name(s), title, date, media, dimensions, and the TOP indicated. Please include a slide description sheet with corresponding numbers. Larger format transparencies, photographs, and drawings will not be considered. Do not submit original work.

Current resume, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.

A brief statement of interest (no more than 300 typewritten words). This should be a brief statement that describes issues and concepts about your work that the panel may refer to when viewing slides. This statement will be considered by the Advisory Committee as an indication of the direction your work might take should you be selected. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL.

A self-addressed stamped envelope large enough to return submitted materials containing the correct amount of postage (stamps only, no postage meter strips). Submissions without S.A.S.E. will not be returned and pick-ups are not permitted.

Optional materials may include one VHS videotape or DVD. The Advisory Committee will review up to three minutes of your film. Clearly mark the outside of the tape or DVD with your name and title(s) of the work(s).

When to submit

Materials must be received at the Public Art Fund's office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2004 (postmarks are not acceptable). Hand deliveries will be accepted.

Artists will be notified by letter no later than March 12, 2004. Please do not call before this date.

Please mail application materials to:

Public Art Fund Inc.
In the Public Realm
One East 53rd Street, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10022

Related Links:

Indepth Arts Resources for the State of New York

Other Important Exhibitions in New York