T.I.M.E. NOW: Bosque Redondo Historic Site, Fort Sumner, NM

T.I.M.E. NOW (Temporary Installations Made for the Environment) is a public art project at the Bosque Redondo Memorial in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Artwork will be installed in four designated circles on site, each representing the four sacred mountains and cardinal directions for Navajo Nation. Artists may select one circle for their artwork. The strongest proposals will engage the temporary nature of the project and consider the cultural and local histories of the area, with a strong community engagement component that provides genuine enrichment. Site-specific works are strongly encouraged. Artwork should appeal to both local residents and visitors. 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. There is no access to electricity at the sites. Artwork must be sufficiently secured against high winds and intense weather conditions. The artist understands that their artwork may be subject to damage, vandalism, or theft due to the temporary nature and outdoor setting.

New Mexico Arts has allocated $10,000 for the project, with $2,500 per artist or artist team. The local selection committee will select four proposals. The project amount must include all applicable expenses: materials, labor, insurance, taxes, travel, installation, community engagement activities, and retrieval of the artwork. Artists will be paid in two phases: 50% upon agreement approval and 50% after artwork installation, engagement activities completion, and receipt of required documentation. There is no medical or workers' compensation insurance provided by the State of New Mexico or the host site. All selected artists must enter into a Public Artist Agreement with New Mexico Arts and the Host Site.

The project is open to New Mexico and Navajo Nation residents aged 18 years and older. Artists in all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Submission deadline is November 30, 2020. Artists will be notified December 11, 2020. Project activities must take place between January 2021 and June 30, 2021. Artwork will be on temporary display for 30-60 days (dates to be determined), after which the artist must return the installation site to its original condition. Submissions must include: artist statement, project description, community engagement component description, project schedule, CV or resume, and 1-10 images with descriptions of previously completed or proposed artwork.