Call for Artists for Installation in Wicker Park Bucktown Area

BUCKTOWN-WICKER PARK, IL — The Wicker Park Bucktown area is well known for being an artistic community. Now, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and the Special Service Area #33 is asking for proposals for a public art installation that will be placed at the highly visible intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Wood Street the summer of 2017.

The art installation will create a visual identity that helps brand the neighborhood, encourage creative energy, and capture the attention of both residents and visitors.

The installation must be made of the highest quality so it can survive harsh weather conditions. It also must be original and appropriate for an urban setting.

Artists must submit six hard copies of a proposal, as well as a PDF of the proposal, via email to jessica@wickerparkbucktown.org by 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. The proposal must include: resumes and contact information, portfolio pages of relevant work, a detailed sketch of proposed installation, a short description of the installation's content, explanation of durability, a list of proposed project materials, a one-year maintenance plan for the installation, a detailed budget, and a proposed project timeline.

On Dec. 2, a jury of Chicago arts professionals will select five finalists. Each finalist will receive $1,000 to create a maquette, which will be publicly displayed at an undecided location. On March 1, a vote will determine the winner.

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