The Research Triangle Foundation(RTF) is seeking to commission artwork for the RTP Headquarters building located at 12 Davis Drive, RTP. Artists working in all media are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration of this project.
ABOUT RTP
RTP is the largest university research park in the country. The Park was founded in 1959 by a group of individuals who saw the potential of collaboration among business, government, and local universities. These individuals banded together to start the Research Triangle Foundation, the not-for-profit that runs the Park today.
Since then, world-changing inventions from the barcode to life-saving HIV drugs have been invented here. Today, the Park is home to more than 300 different companies and 55,000+ employees in industries including micro-electronics, telecommunications, biotechnology, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, humanities, and environmental sciences.
RTF’s mission is to facilitate collaboration between the Triangle universities, promote cooperation between universities and industry, and create an economic impact for the citizens of North Carolina. As RTP looks toward its next 60 years, it is beginning a redevelopment that aims to bring the evolving needs of the Triangle community to the forefront.
The Commissioned piece should celebrate this monumental project. Called Hub RTP, this new mixed-use district will feature 100 acres of indoor and outdoor environments at the heart of the Park. Hub RTP will encourage innovation and collaboration, and energize visitors and both professionals and individuals.
ARTIST GUIDELINES
At this time, we are only looking for examples of past work and resume. No additional consideration will be given to artists who prematurely submit mock-ups/designs.
The schedule for the project is as follows.
September 28th - Deadline to submit work samples
October 7th - Five artists will be selected to create mock-ups for the commissioned piece. Selected artists will receive a $200 proposal stipend.
November 12th - The final selection for the commissioned work will be finalized and announced.
The selected artist will receive a stipend with a ceiling of $7000 to cover materials and time.
Entry Information:
All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg,02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
Still-images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2-minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Kyle Hazard to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to the deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
Web-based: Web-based work should be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Please only submit web-based projects. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and still images will not be considered.
ELIGIBILITY
The Research Triangle Park RFQ is open to any living artist. Two and three-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. Visual Art Exchange reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements.
We will not exhibit or financially support work that co-opts the story of a community without representation from that community acting in a decision making role.
ACCESSIBILITY
VAE strives to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition please email Kyle or call 919.828.7834.
Questions email Kyle!