Safle - Artist Commission at Welsh Assembly Government Building, Wales
Deadline for Applications 17th April, 2009
The new Welsh Assembly Government building at Narrow Lane, Llandudno Junction in Conwy is under construction. This is a major new building for North Wales and presents an exciting opportunity for an artist to become involved in its visual impact. The commission is for an artist/s to create a permanent artwork that is 'available' to the public outside the building in the public realm. The architects are Austin Smith Lord. The building has a very distinctive 'three fingered' design arranged on three floors radiating out of the hillside.
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Fountain Street Public Artwork Design Contest, Belfast
Deadline 20th April, 2009
Central Procurement Directorate on behalf of its client DSD, Belfast City Centre Regeneration Directorate wishes to commission an outstanding artist to design, and arrange the production, delivery and installation of a major piece of public art to be located in Fountain Street, as part of the Belfast Streets Ahead project. (A major public realm scheme currently being executed throughout the city centre). The commission is to create a permanent contemporary landmark as an integrated part of the refurbishment of Fountain Street area.
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PooL Art Fair, 1st Edition in Chicago
Deadline : April 4, 2009
Frere Independent is now reviewing artists works for it upcoming edition of the PooL Art Fair in Chicago. Following 6 successful editions in New York, PooL Art Fair in Chicago will present 25 to 50 Artists that do not have gallery representation. Focusing largely on artists that do not have representation in art galleries, the fair's main goal is to create a meeting ground for artists, art dealers and curators with the purpose of advancing the career of the participating artists.
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