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Buncombe County invites qualified graphic artists to submit proposals for a work of art that will memorialize the colorful and rich history of Buncombe County in the lobby of the new Courts Building according to the below specifications. A budget of up to $5,000 is allocated for this project, which is open to artists residing in Western North Carolina.
Artist may submit a maximum of three proposals for this project.
Background:
Buncombe County was formed in 1791 and originally included most of Western North Carolina. Through the years education, agriculture, architecture, medicine, manufacturing, transportation, and tourism have all been important parts of the development of Buncombe County. The first Courthouse was built in 1792 in Morristown (renamed Asheville in 1787) and was replaced by several larger and more modern Courthouses. The latest Courthouse was completed in 1928 and expanded by the addition of a new Courts Building in 2013. The new Courts Building provides additional court rooms, jury space and offices for the Buncombe County court system. The building, located on College Street in Asheville, NC, is adjacent to the Buncombe County Courthouse and provides an added entrance to the Courthouse.
This project is commissioned through the Buncombe County Resolution Supporting Art, History and Culture in Buncombe County passed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in May, 2015.
Format:
The work of art will be a permanent, interior installation in the Courts Building lobby.
It will be mounted on a wall that is divided into sections by metal track. The overall dimension of the wall is 17’9” high by 22’ wide. The center section of the wall is 10’ high by 16’ wide. The work of art should cover the center section and may include additional panels to cover the adjacent sections of the wall. It must be made of long lasting, durable, fire resistant materials. The piece should contain images found in the archives of the North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library and may use the wooden quilt donated by the WNC Carvers for inspiration. Images should include all areas and eras of Buncombe County and its varied history and can include but is not limited to historical maps, images of locations and significant buildings, people, and portraits. Installation will be the responsibility of Buncombe County General Services with consultation from the artist.
Budget:
A budget not to exceed $5,000 is available for materials and construction. Installation costs are not included.
Proposals:
Proposals are due August 31, 2016 by 5:00 pm.
One concept per proposal. Artist may submit up to three proposals.
Complete proposals must include:
A current Artist statement or resume
At least two (2) color images of sample works representing artist’s original work that is of similar type
A narrative description of the concept
Design mockup images
Dimensions of the completed work
Contact information for three references from projects of similar scope and size.
Budget
Special considerations
Please submit all RFP responses to:
Buncombe County History Wall Project
Attn: Gigi Francis
67 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Gigi.francis@buncombecounty.org