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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Art Matching Grant program revised march 2016 IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM MATCHING FUND PROGRAM The Iowa City Public Art program was created in 1997. The Public Art Advisory Committee, which oversees the Public Art program, seeks to promote arts and cultural programs and projects that educate, entertain, and inspire the public and that preserve the cultural heritage and enhance the economic development of our community. Although most artwork and art related programs funded by the Iowa City Public Art Program have been initiated by the Public Art Advisory Committee, it is possible for members of the community to submit beneficial ideas that merit consideration for possible funding/support. The Matching Fund Program is available for art projects (visual, audio or performance based) that are located in Iowa City and accessible to the general public. CURRENT DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS: • Friday - April 22, 2016 • Friday - July 22, 2016 Maximum request for matching funds is $2000. Submissions are reviewed by the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) which typically meets on the first Thursday of the month at 3:30 PM in the Helling Conference Room of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Submissions can be submitted to Marcia Bollinger (Marcia-Bollinger@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5237) at the Iowa City Neighborhood Services and Development Department. ELIGIBLE PROPOSALS: • Publicly accessible and viewable within Iowa City– on public or private property - approval of the property owner is required • Murals, sculpture, installations that are permanent or temporary that will withstand human and weather elements associated with the installation location • Performances (i.e. flash mobs), readings, interactive exhibits • Video projections, soundscapes, spoken word ELIGIBLE EXPENSES • Materials and supplies necessary to create the work • Wages/stipend for artists/performers to create the work • Contract labor for installation such as site prep, concrete pouring, tile installation PROPOSALS AND EXPENSES NOT ELIGIBLE • Events or performances that are a part of an applicant’s regular programs • Those that do not have the arts as their primary focus • Those intending to influence public policy or to proselytize a belief • Those that advertise or promote a for-profit business • Those for which patrons will be charged admission • Fees to secure a site (rent, permits, purchasing land) • Food/Beverages • Events with a primary focus of fundraising WHO CAN APPLY Organizations, schools, individuals and government units located within Iowa City such as: • Individual artists • Nonprofit 501(c) (3) arts organizations • Privately owned/operated businesses SELECTION CRITERIA • Verification that the location of the artwork/project is secured and publicly accessible and complies with the Temporary Display Policy (www.icgov.org/publicart) for those installations occurring on City owned property. • Ability of the artist/applicant to complete the project within the proposed time frame and budget. • Commitment of proposed partners involved in the project. Application should include verification of that support and a clear explanation of the responsibilities of each entity involved in the project. • Ability/willingness of the artist/applicant to make this public art available and accessible to the broader community of Iowa City. • Ability of the applicant to provide matching funds. • How well the art project contributes to the identity and vitality of the entire community including the neighborhoods beyond the downtown area. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Application • One page CV for artists directly implementing the project • Two pages providing samples of relevant past work or documentation of like-experience and skill. • Maintenance requirements of physical installations and commitment of applicant to carry out that maintenance for the time period of the exhibit or no less than 2 years if a permanent installation.