FANTASE Dome Fest 2014 - Art in Public Places

The Art in Public Places program enriches New Mexico's public spaces through an innovative and diverse public art collection. Since its inception in 1986, the program has placed more than 2,500 works of art in all of New Mexico's 33 counties. Through a fair and open public process, committees made up of local and regional representatives work with New Mexico Arts staff to select artwork for their communities.

This call seeks light-based art projects for a one-day event on May 9, 2014, running from approximately 6pm to 11pm. Proposed artworks should be visible in fading daylight and cannot require total darkness to work. The work may have an accompanying sound element or be strictly visual, and can be interactive or not. Wi-Fi will not be available in the park. Proposals must utilize one of the following: Creative Santa Fe's 36' geodesic dome structure, a piece to act as an entry point for the park, or site-specific installations in other areas of the park. At the end of the installation, a permanent object must be created that can become part of the State of New Mexico's Public Art collection. No artwork requiring concrete pads or other environmentally damaging approaches will be considered. Media must be low maintenance, safe for both children and adults, ADA compliant, and not leave a permanent mark on the environment when removed. Artwork must be sufficiently secured against high winds and intense weather conditions.

This request for proposals is open to all artists or artist teams who are legal residents of New Mexico. Artists in all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Up to $5,000 is available per project, including all fees and expenses such as materials, equipment, labor, permits, engineering documents, insurance, taxes, travel, installation, shipping, identification plaque, and documentation. There is no medical or workers' compensation insurance provided by the State of New Mexico or the sites; artists will be responsible for providing coverage. The event takes place at DeVargas Park in El Parque del Rio in Santa Fe, located between the Railyard and the downtown plaza. Submission deadline: March 10, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Submissions must include a detailed project proposal with installation and proposed permanent object(s), project budget, current resume demonstrating relevant work experience, and up to ten images and videos of project proposals or previously completed work with complete citations.