South Dublin County Council Active Travel department is proposing to undertake a series of commissions over 5 years beginning in 2023. This is in response to Cycle South Dublin, an ambitious programme of work that reflects the increasing importance of making cycling a realistic and integral part of how people move around the County. It proposes a set of 45 routes that would deliver approximately 263km of new and improved cycle lanes over the next ten years. In addition to improving/creating active travel facilities in South Dublin County Council, Cycle South Dublin seeks to improve the environments which influence the experience and decision to walk and cycle.

Through the active travel department, South Dublin County Council is seeking expressions of interest from artists of all disciplines, with experience of community collaboration, for the commissioning of artworks that creatively explore public spaces through a 2 stage process:

a.      Stage 1 is open to all artists. It is an initial expression of interest that will result in the shortlisting of a maximum of 8 artists who will progress to stage 2

b.      At Stage 2, selected shortlisted artists will be required to provide a detailed project proposal to include site location, analysis of the concept, visuals, methodology, technical information, time frame and budget breakdown.

The commissions may involve street art murals, art installations, public realm improvements, environmental art or installations in other media along the cycle/walking network. the programme will provide a platform for artists to respond creatively to public spaces/corridors and increase public engagement with the arts.

17^th April 2023:                              Artist Brief Published

25^th April 2023:                              Online Briefing. Artists who wish to attend should email: activetravel@sdublincoco.ie

27^th April 2023:                              Site visit. Artists who wish to attend should email: activetravel@sdublincoco.ie for instructions on time and location.

17^th May 2023, 12:00:                   Last Queries to be submitted.

23^th May 2023, 16:00:                   Submission Deadline

 

Artists should provide the following information as part of their submission:

·        A statement that outlines how you will approach this commission (500 words maximum). Please indicate why you are interested in this commission, and why you feel your practice is best suited to this particular brief (150 words maximum). The proposal should also demonstrate your experience in creating original, high-quality artworks and of working through consultation-based / engagement-based / collaborative processes.

·        CV: please submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae and contact information

·        Documentation of work: please submit up to 5 examples of relevant, previous work, including written descriptions, photographs, and where relevant links to videos hosted on Vimeo

Stage 1 expressions of interest will be assessed using the following criteria:

·        Experience in creating original, high-quality artwork (40/100);

·        Previous experience in managing/working on projects (20/100);

·        Approach to consultation and/or collaboration with key stakeholders – namely (1.) local community, and (2.) commissioning department (40/100).

 

The following locations are the initial site(s) which will be commissioned as part of this process:

Maps and details regarding these locations can be found here

The precise location/site for artwork(s) for each project/location will be determined by the artist at Stage 2. The artist is encouraged to think creatively about the spaces. The selection of potential sites was selected to show to the potential of the active travel programme in South Dublin County Council.

Additionally, the future sites might include:

·        Public Realm: Resting areas along the cycle south Dublin network, creating places out of spaces. Encouraging the use of the scheme or increasing the perception of safety along the route.

·        Temporary Art: some projects include trail active travel projects, which will be 1-3 years on average, the art should respond to the temporary nature.

·        Environmental Art: to incorporate the facilities into open spaces, or other natural settings

·        Murals: underpasses, structures, or side/rear of buildings maintained by the council or privately owned commercial properties.

·        Others

The full Cycle South Dublin programme map and additional information can be found here

All queries should be made to: activetravel@sdublincoco.ie

For all information on the project, please visit here

URL: https://www.sdcc.ie/en/active-travel/latest-news/south-dublin-county-council-active-travel-public-art-commission-artist-2023/south-dublin-county-council-active-travel-public-art-commission-artist-2023.html