The city of Orlando is looking for artists to create a bronze relief for the wall in front of the new fire station in Parramore.
The city seeks conceptual renderings for the relief that will honor firefighters at the Fire Station 2, the "Pride of Parramore," on the 5-foot-by-8-foot wall on the southwest corner of the station.
A $22,500 budget has been set aside for the project.
Interested artists should be disciplined in sculpting and have professional knowledge of the bronze technique. Artists must submit at least two drafts of artwork.
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 31.
Submission guidelines
- Interested artists should submit the following to city Public Art Coordinator Keith Beasley at: charles.beasley@cityoforlando.net:
- Bio or resume of the artist including where they are from and discipline.
- A minimum of two drafts of artwork in JPG format (small files). Artwork should be related to the PRIDE OF PARRAMORE. The field of the relief can be open for interpretation, but please keep in mind the budget with bronzing and an open communication with the American Bronze Foundry.
- Brief description of the plan with timeline and Foundry’s timeline for completion and installation.
Selection criteria
- Appropriateness: Artists are selected based on the appropriateness and subject matter of their proposal to the project.
- Communication: The artist must have the ability to clearly communicate concepts both visually and through clearly written materials.
- Work must have UV protectant applied upon completion for maintenance and longevity.
- Performance: The artist must have a good professional history of being able to work cooperatively and finish projects on time.