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Call to Teaching Artists: Transportation Art by Youth (TABY) Summer Program
City of Tucson Ward 1, Department of Transportation and Mobility, Pima Association of Governments and Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
HOW TO APPLY
- Read the Guidelines: Download the Call to Teaching Artists Guidelines on the right-hand side of this page.
- Online Application: Click on the Apply Now link on the right-hand side of this page.
- Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 29, 2021 by 11:59pm Arizona Time
PROJECT SUMMARY
Opportunity: Teaching Artist
FLSA Status: Independent Contractor
Funding Department: Pima Association of Governments and City of Tucson
Ward: Ward 1
Artwork Budget: $35,000 (permitting, artist fees, installation, and materials)
Teaching Timeline: May to July 2021 (eight weeks); Monday-Friday 8 AM to 12 PM
Production Site: Rodeo Grounds (4823 S. 6th Avenue). Exact location will be confirmed in coordination with the Department of Transportation and Mobility and Parks and Recreation.
Artwork Location Opportunities: 12th Ave/La Doce Corridor between Irvington and Drexel on East and West sides of the street
Resource Links: City of Tucson Percent for Art Policy, City of Tucson Administrative Directives
For questions, contact Woods Fairchild at woods@artsfoundtucson.org or by phone at (520) 624-0595.
CALL TO TEACHING ARTISTS
In collaboration with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and City of Tucson Ward 1, with funding from the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the City of Tucson, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona (Arts Foundation) is seeking a qualified Teaching Artist to lead an eight-week summer program to work with youth artists through the public art design process and production of artwork in a public transportation setting.
FOOD, MOBILITY, AND CULTURE ON LA DOCE
“This year’s TABY uses visual storytelling to document the rich cultural traditions of South 12th” Ward 1 City Council Member Lane Santa Cruz.
ARTS FOUNDATION MISSION AND VISION
The mission of the Arts Foundation is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region. Through forward-thinking accountable leadership, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona works to affect systemic change that fosters an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and equitable arts community.
CITY OF TUCSON PUBLIC ART PROGRAM PRINCIPLES AND GOALS
“The City of Tucson funds and supports public art in order to create a cityscape that contributes to the image and identity of the City. The City of Tucson’s Public Art Program aspires to meet the following goals: promote civic pride through the high quality of Tucson’s public art collection; celebrate Southern Arizona’s history, culture, and traditions; provide information and support for artists interested in creating public art; involve neighborhoods, users, and the general public in the public art process; and complement and support the City of Tucson’s economic development, neighborhood development, and downtown revitalization efforts,” (City of Tucson Administrative Directives, 7.01-1 The City of Tucson Public Art Program).
PROJECT SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
The artwork production site is located at Rodeo Grounds (4823 S. 6th Avenue). Exact location will be confirmed in coordination with the Department of Transportation and Mobility and Parks and Recreation
ARTWORK PLACEMENT AND MEDIUM
The final artwork will be located along the 12th Ave/La Doce Corridor between Irvington and Drexel on the east and west sides of the street. The project is ideal for acrylic mural paintings, on up to 12 concrete planters. Planter dimensions are 28.5 in. (Height) x 30 in. (Diameter). Tilework or sculptural accents are encouraged.
Posted on: 2021-04-06 10:40:59
