Call to Designers
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Project Title: Speedway Wings Project, 2019
Designer Stipend: $2,000
Deadline for Submissions: Monday, March 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Program Specifics
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Arts Council of Indianapolis are delighted to build up on the success of the Welcome Race Fans: The Arts Celebrate the Indy 500 program by continuing to incorporate Indiana artists and original artwork into the festivities leading up to race day. Initiated last year, a newer element of the Welcome Race Fans program consists of a designer’s interpretation of the wings in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s famed “wing and wheel” logo. The selected designer will work closely with the IMS graphics team to create their design. The final design will then be reproduced on vinyl and placed in several locations around Indianapolis. The final design should have an interactive, selfie- or photo-friendly element to it. See last year’s Wings artwork by Aaron Scamihorn:
The participating designer will retain ownership and copyright in their work, however, during the month of May 2019, large-scale, vinyl reproductions of the artwork will appear around Indianapolis. In addition, the artwork may be used to create various print media including but not limited to: on the Allison Building on Main Street in Speedway and other buildings, billboards, banners and posters. The designer will be given credit on any reproductions of their artwork.
In addition to the designer fee, the participating designer receives considerable value for their inclusion in this project: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Arts Council pay all the production costs for the aforementioned website and printed materials which will receive innumerable views throughout the month leading up to the race.
To learn more about the program and see the wide range of artworks commissioned in past years, visit www.WelcomeRaceFansIndy.org.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this program, designers must:
Artwork Considerations and Requirements
Designers will be asked to create an interactive, selfie- and photo-friendly artwork with imagery of their choosing relating to the “wings” mentioned above. The imagery does not necessarily need to be racing related. As the final artwork will be reproduced and placed around Indianapolis, the designer may be asked to incorporate neighborhood names into the design. Throughout the project, selected designer may be assigned additional tasks such as file resizing and minor additions and alterations as each vinyl installation location is unique.
This project is meant to showcase the original style of Indiana designers while welcoming visitors to Indy for the citywide celebration of the 103rd running. Though racing imagery is not a requirement, if the selected designer does choose to include it, the Arts Council and Indianapolis Motor Speedway will advise on how to properly use copyrighted photos and other material with required permissions. Artwork should be appropriate for all audiences.
Selection Process
Once qualifications are received from interested designers, representatives from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will assist the Arts Council Artist Services team in reviewing designers’ qualifications and making selections. Selected designer will be notified shortly thereafter.
Budget
The payment for the project is a flat $2,000.
Designers are expected to cover all expenses for materials, supplies, labor, photography, and equipment needed to complete and deliver a high-quality digital file. The fee also includes compensation for licensing the Arts Council to reproduce the artwork as part of the project, including the aforementioned print media. Neither the Arts Council nor the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will profit from any reproductions of the designer’s work.
You and your work will be featured on WelcomeRaceFansIndy.org.
Project Timeline
The project will follow this timeline:
Submission Process
Designers must submit all THREE of the following:
1.) Applicant Information: Complete the online form.
Send the remaining items via Dropbox.com or WeTransfer.com (Send the link or transfer to llord@indyarts.org):
2.) Professional Resume or CV: No longer than 3 pages
3.) Work Samples and Work Sample List: Submit examples of past work from the last 5 years that best represents your experience, style, and ability. Include a list of the work samples included and as much information about each of the samples as possible (include name/title of piece, medium, process, dimensions, year completed, and any other pertinent information). Name your submitted digital files according to the following format: FirstLast_01.jpg, FirstLast_02.jpg, etc. Here is an example of a Work Sample entry:
WORK SAMPLES MAY INCLUDE:
Delivery of Submissions
All required materials must be received by Monday, March 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). Send the link or transfer to llord@indyarts.org
Contact Information
Lindsey Lord
Artist Services and Special Projects Manager
llord@indyarts.org
317-631-3301
For more information about the Arts Council of Indianapolis, please visit www.indyarts.org.