The Florida Legislature has passed legislation calling for the creation and installation of a Slavery Memorial to be placed on the Capitol Plaza. The Slavery Memorial Review Committee is tasked with selecting three Finalists who will be asked to research, design and create proposals for an artwork/environment that will recognize the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the American colonies and to honor the nameless and forgotten men, women, and children who have gone unrecognized for their undeniable and weighty contributions to the United States.

Budget: $400,000
Eligibility: (none specified)
Deadline: 08/02/2019 9:00 PM Central Time

Artwork Location Description
The Slavery Memorial is slated to be installed in Tallahassee, FL, on the newly completed South Plaza of the State Capitol. This a prominent, public space that will receive many statewide, national, and international visitors. The memorial must be fabricated of materials appropriate for continued outdoor placement in the heat and humidity of north Florida. The selected Finalists will be given more detailed information about the site, load limitations, engineering requirements, etc.

Selection Process
The selection process for this project will reflect national standards and best practices of the field of public art. The Committee consists of the Administrator/Chair (non-voting), an Architect, a Visual Artist, a representative from the state agency that manages the state capitol, and two members from the constituent community. The Review Meeting will be open to the public in accordance with Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine Law” (see section 286.011, Florida Statutes). After an initial ranking of the submissions, the Committee will participate in rounds of review, discussion and elimination, until they agree on three Finalists. These Finalists will be provided further information about the project site to aide in their research, design, and proposal creation.  Each Finalist will receive a stipend of $3,000 to fund expenses associated with preparing and presenting their proposal.

Timeline

• August 2, 2019: Deadline for Receipt of Submissions
• Late August 2019: Review of Submissions, Finalists Notified
• Late October 2019: Proposals due, Submitted to FL Legislature in November

What to Submit

1. Letter of Interest: This letter (no more than one page) is your opportunity to speak to the Review Committee and explain your interest in this project and to describe your experience working on comparable projects. Include your name, address, telephone, email and web address (and contact information for your design team members, if any).
2. Resume: Submit a brief, current resume. It should contain your complete contact information, previous relevant art commissions, your education, and important awards, grants, or exhibitions. Provide at least three references, who should be art and/or design professionals who have detailed knowledge of your work and working methods. Include their organization, title, address, telephone and email.
3. Artwork Images: Please submit at least three (3) and up to five (5) different completed artworks or past commissions. For each completed artwork, you will be prompted to upload a single main image and specify the title of the artwork, location, year completed, medium, and dimensions. Images must be JPEG file format with a minimum of 620px width and maximum file of 5MB. Horizontal images are recommended. Slides, prints or any physical submissions of artwork will not be accepted.

How to Submit

Applications are accepted through the CODAworx RFP portal. Sign up for a free account to start an application. Then look for Get Hired, RFP Listings for Slavery Memorial RFQ You have the option to provide more images and information about your completed artworks by creating a CODAworx “project” for each one. With a CODAworx “project” you can include additional images and more information about each artwork. When complete, include the link to the “project” with your main image. Follow this link to publish the additional images and information: https://www.codaworx.com/account/project  You may return to your application before it is submitted by logging in, clicking your name in the top right, and selecting RFP Dashboard. NOTE: You should complete your submission by 10 pm EDT on Friday, August 2, 2019. Questions about applying on CODAworx may be addressed to infor@codaworx.com or by calling (608) 467-3040 from 9 to 5 CDT.

QUESTIONS?  Contact Lee Modica, 850-766-7117 or lee@leemodica.com