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Creative Seating for Downtown Parking Garage

8 Feb 2012 | No Comments | in EngageKPT Blog, Public Art

Public Art Kingsport invites proposals from artists for conceptual drawings to be used in the fabrication of benches that will be installed near the parking garage in Downtown Kingsport. Up to 5 designs will be selected and artists will receive $250 for each completed design.

There is no pre-determined theme for artwork but PAK suggests that the content reflect the vibrancy of downtown, the beauty of the region, or landmarks of the community.

Individual artist, consortia of artists, and organizations who work and/or live within 100 miles of Kingsport are encouraged to apply. There is NO entry fee.

Drawings will be used to produce custom laser cut steel panels for benches. Benches will be professionally fabricated and finished with black powder-coat paint. Artists will have the opportunity to design the laser cut steel panels that will fit into the backrest area of the benches. The dimensions for each panel will be 69” x 13”. Please see guidelines and design template attached.

All proposals must be received by Friday, March 2, 2012 at 5 PM. “Conceptual Drawings” is being defined as a well-thought-out concept and does not, as yet, need to be in its completed form. Selected artists will need to work with the fabricator for finished product.

Selection committee will include Public Art Kingsport members as well as Downtown Kingsport Association design members.

Banners for a Parking Garage? Kingsport needs your ideas!

7 Feb 2012 | 1 Comment | in EngageKPT Blog, Public Art

Public Art Kingsport and Engage Kingsport invite proposals from artists for conceptual images and artwork to be used in the fabrication of banners for the parking garage in Downtown Kingsport. Banners will be 5 ft. wide x 14 ft. high on the Shelby Street side of the garage.

There is no pre-determined theme for artwork but PAK suggests that the content reflect the vibrancy of downtown, the beauty of the region, or landmarks of the community.

Individual artist, consortia of artists, and organizations who work and/or live within 100 miles of Kingsport area are encouraged to apply. There is NO entry fee.

All proposals must be received by Friday, March 2, 2012 at 5 PM.

Selection committee will include Public Art Kingsport members as well as Downtown Kingsport Association design members. Selected artists will receive $100 for each completed design.

Entry procedures: Send entries to:

Public Art Kingsport

Cultural Arts Division

1200 E. Center Street

Kingsport, TN 37660

Or Email to: www.EngageKingsport.com

Submit: Brief Bio or Resume

Artist Statement

Up to 5 proposals