Prospectus #241 Acclaimed Artist Series

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 3,000 works of art in all of New Mexico's 33 counties.

The Acclaimed Artist Purchase Initiative seeks to diversify the state'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. The project is open to artists who reside in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah, as well as galleries located in these states. Galleries may submit qualifications on behalf of any artist represented by the gallery, regardless of the artist's 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 the State of New Mexico, including amphitheaters, animal shelters, community centers, courthouses, educational institutions, fire stations, healthcare facilities, recreation complexes, rest areas, and senior centers. Project amounts range from $1,000 to $40,000, all-inclusive of materials, labor, insurance, taxes, commissions, fees, delivery, installation, travel, museum quality framing, security-hangers, pedestals, project plaques, and professional documentation. Submission requirements include an artist statement (2000 character limit), current resume or curriculum vitae, and up to three images of previously completed work currently available for purchase in the specified price range. A Submission Review Committee will score applications, and Regional Buying Committees will select artwork for purchase. Payment will be made upon completion of contract terms and site verification by Art in Public Places staff. Artwork installed at the site must be the same piece selected for purchase; substitutions and price fluctuations will not be allowed after the submission deadline.