COMMUNITY ID: INITIATIVE . . .
FORT WORTH LAUNCHES ITS THIRD In an ongoing effort to beautify city-owned sites such as parks, community centers, libraries and streets, Community ID: Public Art in Neighborhoods (CID) - an initiative of Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA) - provides an opportunity for eligible community groups to nominate city-owned sites for public art projects. In FY2010, community groups of ten or members from Council Districts 4 and 5 are eligible to apply. Application deadline is April 23, 2010. Two awarded community groups will work collaboratively with their selected artist to facilitate the creation of an artwork that speaks to the neighborhood’s identity such as, its history or vision for its future, cultural identity, or environmental context. CID is not a grant program - all projects are funded and managed by FWPA and have a maximum budget of $50,000 each.
For general inquiries regarding this initiative, contact Michelle Gonzales at 817-298-3027.
NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PUBLIC ART PROJECTS INITIATIVE
CID DOCUMENTS
COMMUNITY ID GUIDELINES for 2010 (PDF)
In FY2008, applications were accepted from community groups in Council Districts 3 and 6. In FY2009, the effort was piloted citywide. As a result, Council Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8 each have CID projects in progress. Based on evaluation and observation from previous CID years, the FWAC endorsed revisions to the guidelines and review process for FY2010 and held a public hearing prior to adopting them.
COMMUNITY ID: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BROCHURE (PDF)
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED CID QUESTIONS:
Works in any permanent medium or combination of media, produced by artists who are recognized as professionals of serious intent and substantial ability. It may range from stand alone, site-based work to design work of artists integrated into architecture or infrastructure to portable works, such as: Sculpture, Murals, street/bridge design and/or ehancements. Street furnishings and fixtures such as: benches, railings, bicylce racks, tree grates, banners, etc.
Mass Produced Work that is of standard manufacture and is not unique. Reproductions of an original work except in the cases of film, video, photography, prints or other media arts. Works by children, unless commissioned artist oversees the work and/or incorporates it into their design. Landscape architecture unless designed by a commissioned artist. Advertising or signage that promotes a business or promotes concepts.
We are asking interested applicants to propose one site with one application per group.
Yes. Groups may contribute additional funds to augment their project's budget so that the artwork may be more ambitious. A fundraising plan must be submitted as part of the application process and all funds must be received before an artist begins design.
It is okay to have an idea on the type of art you would like to see, however, we ask that you do not submit a specific design proposal with the application. This is a preliminary stage of the process and we want you to keep an open mind about the possibilities of art as well as what the selected artist’s can bring to the table that you may not have imagined possible. Maintaining an open mind also helps the selected artist gain a sense of the neighborhood’s history and cultural identity, allowing for a collaborated idea between the artist and the community
Tree Bench by Paul Sorey 2006, Pratt Park, Seattle Parks and Recreation Percent for Art and Department of Neighborhoods Matching Fund Grant and administered by Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. (Photo by Paul Sorey - www.paulsorey.com)