Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Cleveland Public Art Sponsors Design Competition for Downtown Bike Station


Call For Entries

Cleveland Public Art in partnership with the City of Cleveland invites interested artists, designers, architects, and other creative professionals to submit design ideas for a permanent public art project that will call attention to and raise the visibility of a new commuter bike facility being constructed in downtown Cleveland.

Eligibility

This project is open to local artists, architects, designers, creative professionals, and students of all ages. (Applicants must be a current resident or student of the State of Ohio) Collaborations are welcome.

Location

The site is located between the Gateway Sports Complex and the E. 4th Street neighborhood. The new bike station will be located on the ground floor of the Gateway Parking Garage. The area surrounding the bike station is among the most visited locations in the city, with more than 3 million visitors annually to the nearby sports complex and E. 4th Street neighborhood.

Requirements

Please submit one 24”x 36” board that contains as much information as you need to convey your idea. ONLY ONE SUBMISSION IS PERMITTED PER PERSON OR TEAM. Entries must be mounted on firm cardboard or on foam core. The name, address, email and phone number must be labeled on the back of the submission. Any submission with the artist’s name on the front will be disqualified. Anyone under the age of 18 must include a parent’s or guardian’s name and phone number.

Sponsors

Cleveland Colectivo

Competition Deadline

06/26/2009

Budget

An additional fee of up to $3,000 will be paid to the winning artist or team for any additional time that is required to implement the project. The implementation budget for the selected design is $20,000.

Awards

Three cash prizes will be awarded. Each winning entry will also be eligible for fabrication and implementation. The first prize winner will receive $1,000, $750 will be awarded to second place, and $500 will be awarded to the third prize winner. CPA also reserves the right to implement designs not associated with this competition, in the event that winning entries cannot be fabricated. All entries will be judged by an independent jury of arts professionals, neighborhood constituents and design professionals. CPA reserves the right to use all entries for publication purposes. The winners will be notified by mail. Submissions will NOT be returned.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Larchmere Porchfest Set for June 20th - Check it Out


Larchmere Porchfest is a FREE event that will be held on June 20, 2009 in the Larchmere neighborhood of Cleveland. For one day, and one day only, porches will transform into stages featuring local musicians. Based on a similar event in Ithaca, New York, Larchmere Porchfest will highlight local talent, showcase exciting living options and create a fun and exciting atmosphere for socializing... and dancing!

For complete information, visit www.larchmereporchfest.com.