Open Call

Public Art Commission | Opera Square Limerick - Stage 1 Open Call, Budget €100,000

Visual Artists Ireland

With Funding
Free / No Costs
Limerick, Ireland

Eligibility

Application Process This is a two-stage commission process. Stage 1 is open to artists at all stages of career based in Ireland and internationally. The selection panel will shortlist up to 5 artists who will be invited to further develop their proposals at Stage 2. Artists invited to Stage 2 will be paid a proposal development fee of €700. Stage 1 is an initial expression of interest process and applications for Stage 1 should include: Outline of Project Plan to include: - Summary of your proposal for the commission (max 100 words) - Early stage visualisations or technical drawings - Project Plan: Outline your concept and how you will approach the commission (max 500 words) - Outline how you feel this proposal will enhance the public space and Opera Project (max 150 words) - An indication of budget breakdown (material / fabrication quotes where necessary) Essential Supporting Material Examples of up to seven previous projects or works. Include images, dates and location

Number of Participants

This is a two-stage commission process. Stage 1 is open to artists at all stages of career based in Ireland and internationally. The selection panel will shortlist up to 5 artists who will be invited to further develop their proposals at Stage 2. Artists invited to Stage 2 will be paid a proposal development fee of €700.

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

October 16, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Funding

  • €100,000.00 material budget (one-time)

Meals

No meals

Public Programs

Competition

Disciplines

Public Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Limerick Twenty Thirty is a dynamic property development company which is developing key strategic sites in Limerick. Opera Square is a landmark re-imagining of a city quarter that honours and re-ignites the age-old entrepreneurial spirit of Limerick. The public art commission will be intrinsic to creating an identity and sense of place for Opera Square. The selected artwork will be a contemporary, ambitious and visually strong artwork that complements the cultural and environmental values of Opera Square. Budget The budget for this commission is €100,000. Concept & Materials There is no set theme or concept, artists are asked to consider the values of the Opera Project and the mixed cultural, social and commercial uses of key areas like Central Plaza. The commissioners are open to the artists taking their own preferred direction and having creative freedom in their design. The artwork is intended to be permanent and of high quality.

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