We're getting new members at a good clip, including managers of art programs who are starting to post news and opportunities. We're working on a way to divide...
I prefer Public Artist Forum. I welcome the participation of public art administrators, art consultants and others, but I feel that the focus of this group...
... and ... Artist ... the ... marginalize ... administrators, ... time ... artist in ... Lynn, Seems like these 3 words-Public ARTIST Forum-- put everthing...
Dana Springs, the public art administrator of San Diego's public art program sent out an announcement today that they will no longer publish calls for artists...
I got my start in public art by applying to RFPs. There may be artists out there who have great ideas but not a very long resumee. These are the people who...
This is something we need to figure out. I, too, have gotten some good starter commissions from RFP's. I'm going to start a new discussion thread about this. ...
The most controversial item of our proposed public art professional standards is the RFP (Request for Proposals). ARGUMENTS AGAINST: 1) RFPs ask artists to...
Its been a long time since I've submitted via RFP. I have found them to be a complete waste of time. Lots of time. I think that many non-artists don't realize...
If RFPs are a way to give entry experience to new artists, then there should be a cap on the monetary value of the project such as up to $20,000. I think this...
One of the public art program managers at our conference session said (if I got it right) that her agency has two artist registries. One for artists who have...
We got so many responses to this question, especially after it jumped over into the PAN listserv, that I'm combining all of them in one (very) long e-mail. I...
We've collected a ton of feedback on calls for artists and now have enough to mash it all into our first section of the professional standards. We need...
I'll try to help, Lynn. I'm into the crunch on arranging the move of my studio (renovation of new space, funding, etc) but I'll do what I can. Let me know...
... Re: [publicartistforum] Standards Draft: Workers needed I was hoping you could. I know how busy you are. Im going to wait to hear from a few more people...
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susan cooper
susancooperart@...
Jul 14, 2008 4:27 pm
Lynn, Before you compile the information I want to tell you some things on my mind that stemmed from another member artist, David Griggs: We have questions...
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susan cooper
susancooperart@...
Jul 14, 2008 5:28 pm
Thanks, Lynn, All you say makes sense. Still the statement could be optional. Then its the artists decision to lose when the statements are actually read. I...
... Re: [publicartistforum] Standards Draft: Workers needed The problem with making a statement optional, just like making a concept sketch optional (as Ive...
Hi Lynn and all, Thanks for your work on this standard--I look forward to seeing the completed document. We can also share it with CaFE clients to help...
Some thoughts about the previous artist statement comments, from an arts administrator: A well-written artist statement or letter of interest is always worth ...
Artist Statements, concept statements (some of which are borderline RFP's) letters of interest... - these come in different shapes and sizes. Like many artists...
Enough artists have raised this as a concern that we should include it in the draft professional standards. Does anyone have an idea of how to phrase this in...
I hear David's points and, given his argument, if he or any other artist end up in that final 5% pool, then having an artist statement (and letter of interest)...
Hello, Lynn, Recently I submitted to a public art call, just a small project which, as I said before, that I will start anywhere so that I can begin a...
Hi, Pat I don't work with artist teams but I know others on this group do. I trust someone will get back to you. Meanwhile, do you have more details about...
Please clarify, in your experience, do you think the panels at least read the letter of interest all the way through? My partner and I always have some sort of...
