Artist Pool for Art + Technology RFQ

The San Jose Public Art Program Request for Qualifications to establish an Artist Pool for Art + Technology is now available. The focus of initial artwork commission will be the San José International Airport's program of short-term changing Art + Technology projects and two permanent sculptures for the arrival/departure hall of the new terminal. As part of the Airport capital improvement program, the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Public Art Master Plan creates a framework for a unified program of Art + Technology, showcasing the innovation, diversity, and change that defines San José and Silicon Valley. This program will create a major collection of technology-related artworks for the City at the airport.

Public art at the airport will use the tools and technologies developed in Silicon Valley to provide a portal to the community, highlighting the important histories that are the foundations of San José's place in today's global economy. Commissioning opportunities include, but are not limited to: 2 and 3 dimensional art; static and dynamic work; projections; data-driven work and/or work encouraging social connections; ambient and/or responsive audio work; active textiles or other active surfaces; screen-based; flat-panel displays or low-profile light boxes. Artists who are accepted into the Art + Technology Artist Pool will be considered for multiple opportunities. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 1, 2008 and submissions must be received as a complete application in CaFÉ™.

Please visit the San Jose Public Art Program Website for more detailed information regarding qualifications, project details, plan images, and project budgets http://www.sanjoseculture.org/?pid=4500