AIPP Purchase Initiative

The Art in Public Places (AIPP) Purchase Initiative seeks to diversify New Mexico's public art collection by purchasing artwork from artists in all stages of their careers. All media in all genres suitable for both interior and exterior display will be considered for purchase. Artwork must be durable, permanent, low-maintenance, and in compliance with ADA guidelines upon installation.

This project is open to professional artists who are residents of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, and Oklahoma. Galleries located in these states may submit qualifications on behalf of artists represented by the gallery, regardless of residency. Finalists may be required to submit verifiable proof of residency prior to being awarded a purchase contract. Artwork will be purchased for publicly accessible buildings throughout New Mexico, including amphitheaters, animal shelters, community centers, courthouses, educational institutions, fire stations, healthcare facilities, recreation complexes, rest areas, and senior centers. Purchase contracts range from $1,000 to $40,000, all inclusive of materials, labor, insurance, taxes, commissions, fees, delivery, travel, framing, installation, project plaques, and documentation.

Submissions must include a current resume or curriculum vitae, an artist's statement (5000 character limit), and three images of previously completed work currently available for purchase with complete citations including title, media, dimensions, price, year of completion, and description. A Submission Review Committee will score applications, and Regional Buying Committees will select artwork for their facilities. Artwork included in the final pool is not a guarantee of sale. If a submitted piece is sold through another venue, the artist must notify New Mexico Arts immediately. Artists whose work is selected will be required to enter into a purchase contract with the State of New Mexico. Payment will be made upon completion of contract terms and site verification. The submission deadline is September 23, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.