Call to Artists\u2014Outdoor Art Installation for Hassenfeld Pediatric Center
\nApplication Deadline: August 31, 2012<\/p>\n
Purpose\/Goals<\/strong> Eligibility<\/strong> Rising 22 stories, the Kimmel pavilion will contain 374 patient beds and 32 operating It will also be home to our dedicated children\u2019s hospital, the Hassenfeld Pediatric The Hassenfeld Pediatric Center will have a dedicated entrance on East 34th\u00a0Street Public Art Site<\/strong> NYU Langone Medical Center\u2019s construction manager will prepare the site and Public Art Budget<\/strong> Artist Selection Process<\/strong> Selection Criteria<\/strong> In addition, artwork commissioned for this opportunity must meet the following Finalists\u2019 Responsibilities<\/strong> Timeline for Artist Selection (subject to change)<\/strong> 1. Portfolio of no more than 10 images, which must include examples of artwork All text documents must be saved as Microsoft Word files or as editable PDFs. Do Submissions are to be emailed to: art@nyumc.org. Write \u201cSUBMISSIONARTIST\/TEAM NAME\u201d in the subject line of the email. If it is necessary to submit more than one email, title each email \u201cSubmission 1 of 3-ARTIST\/TEAM NAME\u201d For More Information<\/strong> Call to Artists\u2014Outdoor Art Installation for Hassenfeld Pediatric Center Application Deadline: August 31, 2012 Purpose\/Goals NYU Langone Medical Center is seeking an Artist or Artist…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-call","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12143\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nNYU Langone Medical Center is seeking an Artist or Artist team to design and install
\na site-specific outdoor art installation for the new Hassenfeld Pediatric Center. The
\ntargeted site focuses on the main entrance to the Hassenfeld Pediatric Center, a
\ndedicated children\u2019s hospital within the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion. The
\npurpose of this project is to create an iconic, dynamic and child-friendly sculpture
\nwhich welcomes patients, visitors and Medical Center personnel. The piece will be
\nseen from many different points of view including First Avenue, East 34th\u00a0Street and
\nthe FDR Drive. In view of the prominence of this location, this is an opportunity for a
\n\u2018signature\u2019 sculpture with the potential of becoming an emblem for the Hassenfeld
\nPediatric Center.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOpen to practicing artists in the United States who meet the following minimum
\neligibility qualifications:
\n\u2022 Applicants must be practicing visual artists. Applications from architects,
\nlandscape architects or other design professionals will not be considered
\nunless included as part of an artist-led team.
\n\u2022 Completion of at least two specific projects using permanent materials in an
\nexterior environment.
\n\u2022 Experience working cooperatively with multiple professionals including but not
\nlimited to architects, engineers and project personnel.
\n\u2022 Experience in the installation of, or ability to oversee the installation of, the
\ncommissioned artwork.
\n\u2022 Ability to comply with project deadlines and budgets as indicated below.
\n
\nProject Background<\/strong>
\nCentral to NYU Langone\u2019s campus transformation is the new, state-of-the-art
\n830,200-square-foot Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion (Kimmel Pavilion), on
\ntrack to break ground in 2013. The construction of this facility will be a major step in
\nour sweeping Medical Center-wide transformation focused on modernization,
\nbeautification, increasing efficient patient flow, and providing more community-based
\nambulatory care services.<\/p>\n
\nrooms designed to help meet the anticipated needs of the Medical Center\u2019s
\nincreasing higher-acuity patient population. The building will also be \u201cgreen\u201d in every
\nsense, and will include a landscaped roof garden on the 7th\u00a0floor overlooking the
\nEast River and affording spectacular 360-degree views of the city.<\/p>\n
\nCenter. The Hassenfeld Pediatric Center is a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital
\nto be built within the Kimmel Pavilion. Integral to the design of the children\u2019s hospital
\nare all private rooms, making it the only pediatric inpatient facility in Manhattan to
\nhave this feature.<\/p>\n
\nbetween First Avenue and the FDR Drive, featuring a child-friendly lobby. Other
\nimportant features include the 7th\u00a0floor Children\u2019s Center, with a Family Center for
\norientation activities for patients, space for child life activities and support for
\neducation, respite services for families and a rooftop garden. Sixty-eight inpatient
\nbeds will be split evenly between acute and critical care. Three dedicated operating
\nrooms along with observation and peri-op beds round out the clinical program.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe proposed site is a triangular parcel of lawn parallel to East 34th\u00a0Street adjacent
\nto the main entrance. The area is approximately 40’x38’x14′ and is separated from
\nthe building by a 28′ wide driveway. (Images of the art site and site plan are on the
\nnext page of this document.)<\/p>\n
\nprovide equipment for the artwork installation. The construction manager will
\ncoordinate with the artist to ensure that all safety and security requirements are met
\nand that labor harmony is maintained.<\/p>\n
\nThe budget allocated for this project is $500,000, including artist fees, overhead and
\noperating costs, fabrication, supervision of installation, and all other fees, subconsultant costs, material costs, travel-related costs and associated fees. The Medical Center will be responsible for site preparation, installation, lighting and insurance.<\/p>\n
\nApplications will be prescreened by members of the NYU Langone Medical Center
\nArt Program to ensure that applicants meet the minimum qualifications. An Art
\nCommittee comprised of five voting members will review the applications and
\nidentify four finalists and two alternates. The finalists will then be invited to develop
\nDesign Concept Proposals after attending a mandatory artist orientation session with
\nthe Project Team. Each artist will be paid an honorarium of $3,000 for the
\ndevelopment of a conceptual design proposal.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Artistic excellence, innovation and originality as evidenced by representations of
\npast work and other supporting material. This includes theme, craftsmanship and
\nrelevance to site.
\n\u2022 Experience with projects of similar scale and scope.\u2022 The artist\u2019s demonstrated ability to translate art concepts into durable and safe
\nmaterials that are compatible with design standards for permanent construction in an
\nexterior environment.
\n\u2022 Evidence that the artist\u2019s existing public artworks have maintained an appropriate
\nlevel of quality and integrity.
\n\u2022 Assessed ability to meet project deadlines and to perform work in a timely and
\nprofessional manner.
\n\u2022 The artist\u2019s demonstrated ability to work as a member of a project design team.<\/p>\n
\ncriteria:
\n\u2022 Engage patients and families, staff members and the local community.
\n\u2022 Complement the architecture of the Hassenfeld Pediatric Center and surrounding
\nlandscape.
\n\u2022 Reflect the characteristics and culture of the Hassenfeld Pediatric Center and
\nNYU Langone Medical Center.
\n\u2022 Embrace the principles of LEED certification gold and sustainability practices.
\n\u2022 Be appropriate for the hospital environment.
\n\u2022 Executed in durable materials requiring minimal maintenance.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Artist or Artist Teams selected to prepare Design Concept Proposals will be
\nrequired to attend an Artist Orientation Meeting with the Project Team.
\n\u2022 The conceptual designs must indicate the artists\u2019 design intent, artwork location,
\nscale, colors, materials and fabrication processes, a preliminary budget based on
\nreal cost estimates, and project timeline.
\n\u2022 Preliminary art budgets must include verifiable cost estimates for technical
\ndesign development, fabrication and\/or fabrication oversight, delivery, installation
\noversight, sub-consultants, the artist\u2019s fees, and all other related project costs.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 July 23, 2012: RFQ Poster\/Advertised
\n\u2022 August 31, 2012: RFQ Submissions Deadline
\n\u2022 Late Fall 2012: Art Committee Meeting 1 (selection of finalists)
\n\u2022 Winter 2012: Artist Finalists\u2019 Orientation (mandatory)
\n\u2022 Spring 2013: Art Committee Meeting 2 (selection of winner)
\n\u2022 Spring 2013: Selected Artist Notified
\n\u2022 Summer 2013: Execution of Contract and Letter to Proceed
\n\u2022 Summer 2017: Installation of ArtSubmissions
\nInterested artists should submit the following to be received no later than
\nAugust 31, 2012<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nthat demonstrate your ability to successfully execute a project of this scale and
\nscope. Each image dimension should not exceed 800 x 600 pixels. Each should
\nbe placed on a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation slide (not PowerPoint viewer).
\nInclude the title\/project on each slide. In the notes section of each slide, include
\nthe following image information, as applicable:
\n\u2013 Title of Artwork\/Project Name
\n\u2013 Media\/Dimensions, Date of Work
\n\u2013 Location
\n\u2013 Project Budget
\n2. Artist statement of no more than one page that describes your interest in this
\nproject and general approach to public art projects. Also include a brief
\ndescription of the overall themes\/concepts reflected in your art work.
\n3. Professional resume\/CV (limit two pages). Established artist teams may
\nsubmit one resume representing their previous collaborative work. First-time
\ncollaborators must submit a resume\/CV from each team member. Please include
\nfull contact information: name, address, phone, email and website address (if
\napplicable). Teams should identify one member as the lead contact.<\/p>\n
\nnot submit scanned text documents.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cSubmission 2 of 3\u201d etc.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWebsite: Additional information can be found at http:\/\/redaf.med.nyu.edu\/
\nunder the news section. Please email questions to: Jodi.Moise@nyumc.org.
\nIndicate Questions as the subject line of the email. In addition, questions and
\nanswers will be shared with all the proposers; visit http:\/\/redaf.med.nyu.edu\/ for more
\ninformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"