City of San Jose – Multiple Projects - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

DEADLINE: Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 10:59 p.m. Pacific Time
This is an online application process only and the deadline cannot be extended

The City of San Jose Public Art Program seeks to commission site-specific artworks in several different locations throughout San Jose. Some of the projects are community-focused and others will be integrated into Capital Improvement Projects. Artists can be considered for more than one project, but will not be commissioned for simultaneous projects with the City of San Jose.

For information on the individual projects go to the complete RFQ at http://www.sanjoseculture.org/downloads/Many%20Projects_RFQ%20Final.pdf

BUDGETS: Range from $25,000 to $100,000

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: The calls are open to artists who live and/or work in the following California counties Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Napa, Sonoma, Marin and Solano, and Monterey. Proof of residency or work relationship will be required if short listed for a project.

Artists must be eligible to work in the United States and have a valid U.S. Social Security or Tax Identification Number by the application deadline.

Artists who are currently under contract with the City of San Jose Public Art Program are not eligible to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
All materials will be submitted online, via CaFÉ™ website (www.callforentry.org). There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ™ online application system. To view the application, go to www.callforentry.org, register a username and password, navigate to “Apply to Calls”, and search the list for “City of San Jose – Multiple Projects”.