Towson Town Center - Maryland Art Place

Request for Proposals: IMPACT 2014
SITE: Towson Town Center
Application Deadline: Saturday, July 19, 2014 @ 5:00PM
Maryland Art Place (MAP) is now accepting applications for one of the fall 2014 IMPACT projects. IMPACT
is an annual, public art program developed to extend Maryland Art Place’s reach to broader audiences. Each
IMPACT project is unique and developed based on the partnering site. MAP plans to sponsor roughly three to
four IMPACT projects over the course of 2014.
This fall, MAP is partnering with the Towson Town Center for the second time. MAP and Towson Town
Center identified a site on the fourth floor of the mall complex in a central balcony/nook off the main walkway.
This spot is approximately 6 feet deep and about 15 feet in length. The balcony looks over the third floor
throughway of the mall as well. (See image – bench will be removed.) Artists are strongly encouraged to visit
this site prior to submission.
Eligibility: This call for proposals is open to all artists residing in the state of Maryland.
**Please note that work should be appropriate for viewers of all ages.
The selected artist/artist team will receive a $500 stipend to cover the cost of materials and direct costs of
the project. Installation is scheduled to take place on September 4 - 11 with an opening reception on Friday,
September 12.
Press announcements will be produced announcing the selected artist or artist team by July 25. Please note
that projects must have materials that will withstand an installation for up to 5 – 6 months. *This project will
remain up throughout the holiday season.
Please send your proposal to impact@mdartplace.org by 5pm on July 19, 2014. Along with your application,
you are welcome to submit up to 3 images or illustrated sketches. Past installation work samples will also be
accepted.
Application Deadline: Saturday, July 19, 2014
GENERAL TIMELINE:
RFP: June 10 – July 19, 2014
Announce selected artist/artist team: July 25, 2014
Installation: September 4 – 11, 2014
Opening Reception: September 12, 2014
De-installation of Work: TBD
About Towson Town Center (towsontowncenter.com) is owned and managed by General Growth
Properties, a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust focused
exclusively on owning, managing, leasing, and redeveloping high-quality regional malls throughout the United
States and Brazil. GGP’s portfolio is comprised of 125 regional malls in the United States and 18 malls in
Brazil comprising approximately 134 million square feet. GGP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and publicly
traded on the NYSE under the symbol GGP.
About Maryland Art Place:
Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative
programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on
our community. MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing
and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since
1981.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
MARYLAND ART PLACE IMPACT PROJECT
TOWSON TOWN CENTER
June 10, 2014: Call for Proposals
July 19, 2014: Complete Proposals Due
2014: Selections Announced
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: _____________ ZIP: _____________________
Home Phone: __________________________
Work Phone: ______________________________
Mobile: ______________________ Email: _____________________________________________
Website(s): _____________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Proposals must be received by 5PM, July 19, 2014. Only emailed applications will be
accepted, please do not send CDs or hard copies of the application.
1. LETTER DESCRIBING INSTALLATION: TWO-PAGE LIMIT
• Full project description: materials, concept
• Projected budget needed for the installation – MAP is able to provide $500 for the project
2. ARTIST RESUMÉ
3. REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE(s)
• Include an image of similar work in previous setting OR digital sketch/working model of your concept.
Contact: MAP’s Program Manager, Paul Shortt at impact@mdartplace.org or 410.962.8565 for more
information about the IMPACT project at Towson Town Center.
Maryland Art Place: 218 West Saratoga Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 | mdarplace.org