The purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to select a pool of qualified professionals and teams, with skills, knowledge or expertise in public art and project management services including: public art planning; project and area planning; community consultation; curatorial research; artist selection processes; artwork fabrication, installation, documentation, promotion and engagement; writing, editing and graphic design work; conservation and maintenance work; and other related services for a variety of public art projects over the next several years.
The City is interested in pre-qualifying multiple proponents. As specific requirements will vary from project to project, the City wishes to select a number of proponents that have particular capabilities and expertise to provide services and then enter into contracts for specific projects when and as needed. The number of consultants engaged and the scope of work offered will vary depending on priorities and project timing. Consultants with skills, knowledge or expertise in any of the services outlined below are invited to respond to this RFA.
Proponents of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ilwətaɬ and/or Indigenous or other cultural ancestry are encouraged to apply, as are curators and consultants with knowledge of and experience in working with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ilwətaɬ Nations and other Indigenous and cultural communities.
Please note there is a rolling deadline beginning with the first intake on April 7.
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Closing date: 04/07/2021