CALL TO ARTISTS!
CITY OF EL PASO: STANTON BRIDGE
Application Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2010
The City of El Paso’s Public Art Program invites all eligible professional artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for a public art project at the Stanton Bridge located in downtown El Paso. All interested artists are encouraged to apply online at www.callforentry.org. Applications must be successfully completed following all submission requirements by Friday, March 5, 2010.
Applicants must be professional artists/artist teams, 18 years of age or older, and reside within a 300 mile radius from El Paso, TX. International Artists are welcome to apply with proper legal documentation. Current City of El Paso employees and Public Art Committee members may not apply. Please [click here] for the complete Call to Artists to incude Project Overview & Description.( )
The Public Art Ordinance was adopted by City Council April 4, 2006 to promote and encourage private and public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the fine arts and cultural properties, to increase employment opportunities in the arts, to encourage the integration of art into the architecture of municipal structures for the City of El Paso and to provide for the citizens of the City high quality, publicly accessible works of art, which contribute to the urban landscape and symbolize the City’s sense of place.
The Public Art Program Goals are to:
- Enhance the quality of life of residents through the thoughtful infusion of artists at a neighborhood level and in the design of publicly financed infrastructure;
- Promote economic revitalization by adding value to municipal facilities, creating ongoing opportunities for artists and artisans to enhance the visitor experience; and
- Define, enhance, and improve authentic images of El Paso as a unique place, community, and destination.
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