2018 APP Hawaii: Commissioned Works of Art for the Department of Education

The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (HSFCA) seeks to commission artwork for the Hawai'i public school system through the Art in Public Places/Department of Education-Artists in Residence Program (APP/DOE-AIR). Up to three DOE school projects will be initiated in the 2017-2018 school year, with each project budgeted at a maximum of $100,000. The program aims to commission works of the highest aesthetic standards that contribute to the happiness and well-being of students, staff, and community. Artists are encouraged to use a variety of artistic approaches and media. Culminating works of art might include sculpture fashioned from metal, stone, glass, or concrete, or wall murals created with ceramic and/or mosaic tiles, metal, glass, or concrete.

Eligibility is limited to Hawai'i artists, defined as those who were born and/or educated in Hawai'i regardless of current residence; obtained major artistic training and development in Hawai'i; are Hawai'i residents; or have made significant impact in Hawai'i through exhibitions, installations, and/or commissions. The program commissions individual artists only; artist collaboratives will not be considered. Artists must submit 7 digital images of past work.

Selected artists will work collaboratively with teachers, students, and the school community to develop artwork reflecting the school's environment, curriculum, cultural values, and aesthetics. The artist is required to provide a residency in the school equivalent to 14-16 days of instruction during the project term, conduct a minimum of one in-service training workshop for teachers, one presentation to the school and community, and one studio visit for select students and teachers. The budget is paid directly to the artist in phases over an estimated three-year period. Application deadline: January 22, 2018. Contact: Trisha Lagaso Goldberg at [email protected].