Commissions
Expressions of interest are sought from artists, working in any media for a permanent outdoor artwork at Aston Village Educate Together National School, Drogheda. The final artwork should be inspired by the concept of discovery and may involve engagement with the school community. The budget for the artwork is €57,000. The competition will be organized in two stages – Stage One involves artists submitting an expression of interest form along with a CV and twelve images of previous work. A shortlist of up to three artists will be made for Stage Two.
For further information contact Vincent O Shea 056 7786446 infoirl@indigo.ie
See artists brief here: Aston_Village_School_Brief
Deadline for expressions of interest 12 noon, 28 May 2013
Further to the recent cancellation of the site visit for this commission, due to extenuating circumstances, the deadline for this commission is being extended and a site visit is being re-scheduled. An updated artists brief will be available in the coming weeks through the e-tenders website which will confirm dates for the site visit and the deadline for proposals. All artists who had previously registered with Clare Arts Office will be contacted once the updated documentation is available and details of the commission will be re-circulated. Clare Arts Office apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Tel: +353 (0) 65 6899091 | Email: arts@clarelibrary.ie
www.clarelibrary.ie/arts.htm
[Original Notice]
Ennis Civic Trust and Ennis Town Council in association with the Irish Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project wishes to commission a memorial sculpture dedicated to Irish men and women who served in allied military service in South East Asia during the period 1959 –1975, including the Vietnam War. The brief for the artwork has been devised in conjunction with The Irish Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project, who is funding the erection of this sculpture in Ennis. The value of the commission is €120,000. Closing Date for Artists Submissions: TBC
Opportunity for artists from across a range of art forms to create inspirational work for Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale invites submissions from interested artists for a number of projects which will have a lasting positive contribution to the environment and educational climate of our school.
The selection process will take the form of a two-stage open competition. It is open to all interested professional artists. Selection will be based on the information supplied, establishing the competence of the artists to carry out this commission.
The budget for the suggested project elements is € 64,000 and will include all elements and any and all costs involved.
Initial submission deadline Monday 27th 2013
An outline of the proposed elements and application details can be found at: www.abbeyfealecollege.ie
Alternatively you may contact: Shane Curtin, Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
T: (068) 30631 or email Shane.curtin@abbeyfealecollege.ie
Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, situated in Griffeen Valley, Lucan, Co.Dublin, wish to commission a site specific public artwork/s under the ‘Per Cent for Art Scheme’, funded by the Department of Education and Science. The artwork/s will be permanent and site specific, situated in or/and around the buildings and environs.
The selection process will take the form of a two‐stage open competition. It is open to all professional artists. Selection will be based on the information supplied, establishing the competence of the artists to carry out this commission. No designs or detailed proposals are required at Stage 1.
Budget: The total budget for the commission is €28,000.
Stage 1: Artists are invited to express their interest in being considered for this project at the first stage of this commission. Artists may do this by completing the application form and submitting a CV along with details and images of recent work. The material submitted should show the artists ability to deliver and ability to work with groups, especially children.
The closing date for receipt of Stage 1 completed application form together with supporting documentation and material is Thursday 16th May 2013
Full brief here: GSER_Briefing_Document
http://eiscirriada.drupalgardens.com
Update: Note from Clare Arts Office: Further to the recent cancellation of the site visit for this commission, due to extenuating circumsatances, the deadline for this commission is being extended and a site visit is being re-scheduled. An updated artists brief will be available in the coming weeks through the e-tenders website which will confirm dates for the site visit and the deadline for proposals. All artists who had previously registered with Clare Arts Office will be contacted once the updated documentation is available and details of the commission will be re-circulated. Clare Arts Office apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Tel: +353 (0) 65 6899091 | Email: arts@clarelibrary.ie
www.clarelibrary.ie/arts.htm
[Original Listing]
Ennis Civic Trust and Ennis Town Council in association with the Irish Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project wishes to commission a memorial sculpture dedicated to Irish men and women who served in allied military service in South East Asia during the period 1959 –1975, including the Vietnam War. The brief for the artwork has been devised in conjunction with The Irish Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project, who is funding the erection of this sculpture in Ennis. The value of the commission is €120,000.
Skerries Educate Together National School wishes to commission a free standing Learning Pavilion that is creative, innovative, inspiring and reflects the ethos of Educate Together. The school has appointed an Arts Commissioners Panel to manage this project. We welcome submissions from artists and architects. Please note this is a design and build project. The Arts Commissioners will apply for planning permission if required. The budget for the design, supply, ground works, installation and fix inclusive of all costs, expenses, VAT, insurance and other charges of this project is €38, 000. Closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is 12.00 noon on Friday 3rd May 2013. Please visit the schools website for more information and an application form. www.skerrieseducatetogether.ie/outdoor-classroon-tender
Meath County Council Arts Office and Indaver invites submission for a public art commission in Duleek, Co. Meath. The artwork will be an outdoor sculpture situated on the mound at the junction that meets the Drogheda R152 and Julianstown R150 at the Duleek Business Park. Funding for this piece is being provided by Indaver through the Meath County Council Private Development Programme. Meath County Council are the commissioning body in consultation with the Indaver Community Liaison Group, Indaver and the local community.
Budget amount: €40,000. This amount covers artist’s fee, materials, production, delivery of piece, any base required and installation of piece.
Deadline for submissions: 12pm Friday April 12th 2013
Completion date for installation: 6-8 months from awarding of contract
Applications are through e-tenders.
Any queries in relation to the commission must be made via the Etenders website and the Q&A section.
Kilmaley Voluntary Housing Association (KVHA) is currently engaged in building 12 new houses for the elderly in Kilmaley, Ennis, Co.Clare. Clare County Council in conjunction with KVHA now wish to commission an artist(s) to develop a new public artwork in the context of the Voluntary Housing Scheme generally, inclusive of the current 12 houses and the Daycare Centre / Health Centre on the same grounds. The commission value is €15,000. Full brief and details are available at http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/cominfo/arts/kilmaley_vol_housing_commission_13.htm. A site visit will take place at 4pm on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013.
Cavan County Council invites proposals for a public artwork commission under the Per Cent for Art Scheme in connection with Belturbet County Cavan.
Submissions are invited from artists working across all artforms for an interactive artwork or series of artworks that respond to Belturbet’s unique positioning and rich cultural life.
The overall budget for this project is €63,000 inclusive of all costs, expenses, VAT, insurance and other charges.
Closing Date for submissions: 4pm on Thursday 11th April 2013
For queries and further information contact: Rhonda Tidy E: rtidy@cavancoco.ie | T: +353 (0)49 4378548
Further details and brief on http://www.cavanarts.ie
