MORRISTOWN, NJ  –  The Town of Morristown, in collaboration with Morris Arts, is calling all New Jersey artists to create public artwork at a critical gateway to the Town.   The project will be the third under Morristown’s Percent for Art program, in which redevelopment projects contribute 1% of the cost of construction to a local art project.

The installation will be located along Market and Bank Streets, and will be funded by the Town’s One Percent For Arts initiative, which allocates one percent of construction costs (up to $100,000) in Morristown’s redevelopment zones to be used towards a public art project. 

The location for the installation is a block at the heart of downtown Morristown that will draw the attention of tens of thousands of residents and visitors to Morristown each day. Within the block are four potential canvases offering opportunities for murals, sculpture and more. These canvases include public plaza spaces, as well as walls and building facades. 

“We are excited to see the creative visions that artists will bring to Morristown through the newest One Percent for Art project”, said Mayor Tim Dougherty “This program exemplifies the transformative power of art and its ability to inspire, provoke thought, and bring people together” 

The goal of this project is twofold, said town officials. First, the artist should aspire to create a signature piece of artwork, that enhances Morristown’s artistic reputation and speaks to the energy, movement, and transformation of Morristown. Second, the art itself should be viewed by the community as a destination in and of itself, as well as contributing to and accentuating the overall aesthetic of the surrounding area. The artist will have latitude in their choice of medium and design specifics of their work.

Artist submissions can be made through CAFÉ- Call For Entry, and the Request for Proposals can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/morristownart.

Submissions are due on June 21, 2024.  The project must be completed within one year of award, said officials.

Submissions will then be judged by a group of artists and stakeholders. The selected artist will work closely with Morris Arts and the Town to create an installation which will become a permanent fixture of Morristown’s landscape. The budget for the project is $170,000. 

Eligibility:

• Artists residing in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania are eligible to apply.
• Professional Artists that have had previous experience completing Public Art projects of similar budgets and scales and have completed at least one site-specific public art project using durable and permanent materials.
• Experience in the installation of, or ability to oversee the installation of commissioned artwork.
• Artist must be over the age of 18 and be a legal, permanent resident.
• Artists may apply as individuals or in teams.  Artists may propose to use subcontractors or additional hired labor.
• The Town of Morristown does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, economic status, or gender identity.
• ·Applicants are encouraged to visit the site before submitting.

Application Requirements:

• All applications should include:
• Biography
• Resume: 1 page maximum
• Previous Public Art: 2-7 work samples
• Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum
• Letter of Intent: Include contact information and a description of how the artist or artist team meets the criteria listed in the RFP (500-word maximum).
• Preliminary concept

Evaluation Criteria:

Submissions will be reviewed using the following criteria:

• Artists experience with projects of similar scope.
• Artistic excellence, innovation and craftmanship.
• Relevance to site.
• Demonstrated ability to translate art concepts into durable and safe materials.
• Evidence that the artists existing public art have maintained appropriate level of quality and integrity.
• Experience working cooperatively with professionals including but not limited to engineers, and project management personnel.
• Assessed ability and availability to meet project deadlines.
• List at least 2 references with contact info from previous public art projects

Selection Process: 

All RFPs will be reviewed by a designated committee of project stakeholders.  After the initial review, up to three finalists will be recommended.  Finalists will receive a $500 honorarium and will be invited to submit a formal site-specific proposal for the project.

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Author : TAPinto Morristown Staff

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