Opportunity for community art

by V Smoothe | May 23, 2009 | 0 comments

Do you remember like three months ago when I posted about that grant the City got from the Open Circle Foundation to fund small-scale public art projects throughout the City? Well, the City is now accepting applications for that program.

Open Proposals is a program that awards grants to community groups partnering with local artists to create public art installations throughout the City. Here are the guidelines for proposals (PDF). The highlights:

May apply for up to $10,000 for a temporary project, $14,000 for a permanent project.
“Artists must live and/or work within the Oakland city limits. Applications may be submitted by artists, community members, neighborhood groups or non-profit organizations, but an Oakland artist or artist team must be the primary applicant or a co-applicant in all proposed projects. All commissioned projects, whether temporary or permanent, must take place on a publicly accessible site in Oakland.”
“Proposed projects must relate specifically to Oakland and in some way interpret and celebrate the history and natural environment of the unique neighborhood in which the project will be sited.”
There are two orientation meetings for interest artists, which you must make a reservation to attend – call 510.238.4949 to reserve a space. The meetings are on Thursday, May 28th from 6:00-7:00 and Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00-7:00 at City Hall.
“Applications are encouraged from artists already working in partnership with a community organization or neighborhood group for a site already identified at the time of application. Applications are also welcome from artists with a project concept who are interested in working in Oakland’s underserved districts and are willing to consider multiple site possibilities.”
“Applicants that have secured outside matching funds shall receive priority for funding. Evidence that such funds are assured shall be a key criterion in the evaluation of proposals.”

The deadline to apply is June 29th.

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