Orange County Multi-Cultural Center (MCC)

The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop artwork for the Orange County Multi-Cultural Center Phase II development, located at 7149 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818. The center is located in Pine Hills, one of Orlando's first suburbs developed in the early 1950s, serving as a hub for community activities in a diverse neighborhood. Phase II will house a computer lab and conference rooms, a community gallery, and a large multi-purpose space for hosting social events, theatrical performances, and more.

$48,500 has been approved for artwork. Possibilities for the artwork include art and images embedded in walls and floors, suspended 3D art and use of light, free-standing sculpture, kinetic sculpture, mosaic, and mural. The Phase II renovation includes 18,089 square feet of currently unfinished space with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Artist coordination with the developer is required. The selected artist(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract and will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses.

This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media. Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor. A selection panel consisting of the project manager, arts professionals, and community leaders will review artists' qualifications. Several artists will be selected to provide proposals and will be paid a stipend of $500 each. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals. Submittal requirements include a professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member), a letter of interest outlining interest in the project and a preliminary statement of approach, and a minimum of one image (maximum 6) of finished works or conceptual drawings. Panel review is scheduled for July 15, 2020, with selected finalists notified on July 22, 2020. Final proposals are due September 2, 2020, with artwork installation scheduled for Summer 2021 or Fall 2021.