FANTASE Fest 2015 - Art in Public Places Program

The Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) of New Mexico Arts (NMA) and Creative Santa Fe (CrSF) seek artists or artist teams to create site-specific, light-based temporary commissioned projects in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico for FANTASE Fest, a new media interactive light festival on June 20, 2015.

Proposed artworks should be light-based art projects created for this one-day event that celebrate, explore, and expand the definition of Santa Fe's unique identity. The event will start around 6pm and run until approximately 12am. Artwork must be visible in daylight and darkness and may have an accompanying sound element or be strictly visual. The work can be interactive or not. Wi-Fi will not be available in the park. One selected piece will act as an entry point for the public. Media must be low maintenance, safe for both children and adults, ADA compliant, and not leave a permanent mark on the environment when removed. No artwork requiring concrete pads or other environmentally damaging approaches will be considered. No adhesives, ropes, banners, or fixtures may be attached to the Ramada structure or the Sun Dial structure. Artwork must be sufficiently secured against high winds and intense weather conditions. At the agreed upon time of removal, the artist will return the installation site to its original condition.

This request for qualifications 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 associated with the project 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 either the State of New Mexico or the sites; artists will be responsible for providing coverage. Submissions must include a detailed project proposal, current resume or curriculum vitae, five to ten images of project proposal or previously completed work with complete citations, and may include audio or video via URL. Submission deadline: March 22, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Artwork installation: June 20, 2015. Site removal and restoration: June 21, 2015.