Deadline: 10-Aug-20
The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Economic Development and Transportation invites proposals for public art.
Public art is any art that exists in a specific space that the public uses or sees. Public art is a way to bring communitCall for Proposals: Nunavut Public Art Initiativey together, foster community pride and a sense of belonging, and enhance quality of life for residents.
Examples include painted wall murals; large scale carvings; outdoor installations; permanent or temporary digital projections of sound, light, video; a site-specific dance, theatre, cultural games or some other expressive art or cultural experience that engages with the public.
This funding opportunity is intended to benefit artists. An artist is an individual who has specialized training (traditional and/or academic) and practical experience in making art; has made a serious commitment to their arts practice and considers it a major part of their working life; and is recognized by peers or experts in their area of arts practice as “an artist. This includes, but is not limited to literature, music, film, performing arts, visual arts, publishing, design and fashion.
Funding Information
Two funding tiers
- Tier one: $5,000 to $14,999
- Tier two: $15,000 to $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists or groups
- Arts organizations
- Not-for-profit societies
Applications by Inuit and other self-identified Indigenous people, People of Colour and racialized artists, artists with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2S+ are encouraged.
Criteria
To ensure each project can be evaluated fairly and consistently, a peer review process will evaluate each proposal based on the following criteria:
- Artistic merit of the interpretation of the theme: Inuuqatigiitsiarniq: Respecting others, relationships and caring for people.
- Originality of the proposed public art installation or activity (Qanuqtuurniq: Being innovative and resourceful.)
- The project team has the necessary experience to complete their project. (Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq: Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.)
- Quality of portfolio
- Letters of interest and support (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq: Working together for a common cause.)
- Suitability of the site/location suggested
- Suitability of the materials to ensure durability in the environment for which the piece is proposed
- Budget is realistic
For more information, visit https://www.gov.nu.ca/economic-development-and-transportation/information/call-proposals-nunavut-public-art-initiative