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ART OPPORTUNITY
Creative Grounds: Communities Building Neighborhood Projects
Some of the Island’s most beloved artworks sprang spontaneously from the inspiration and initiative of members of the community. The Public Art Committee of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, drawing inspiration from local landmarks such as Frog Rock, the Ferncliff Fish Fence, Rolling Bay Barnyard Murals, Post Office Piano Harp, has created an art opportunity in this tradition.
Creative Grounds: Communities Building Neighborhood Projects will fund up to $8000 for artwork conceived of and built by a community, neighborhood or local group this summer. The funded project must have public visibility or access. It could take the form of a new or improved gathering space, stand-alone artwork, functional art, or a neighborhood gateway or landmark. Creative Grounds is designed to promote community building through the process of engaging a group in the collaborative design and construction of a project.
An informational workshop for potential applicants will take place Thursday, May 1, at 7:30pm at Island Center Hall.
For further information, please read the Project Description/Guidelines in the adjacent column, and the Application form (click here). For Creative Grounds Q&A, click here.
The application deadline is June 2, 5:00pm.
Applicants should direct their questions to Public Art Committee Members Kelly Davidson (
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Media Contact / for Further Information:
Janice Shaw, Public Art Program Manager, 206.842.8715.
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Creative Grounds: Communities Building Neighborhood Projects: Description & Guidelines
Creative Grounds is a program funded by the Public Art Committee that seeks to inspire communities to generate project ideas that will enhance or transform a public space within their neighborhood. By offering funding and basic technical assistance in the form of project reviews, we hope these projects will generate neighborhood pride and identity in individual areas throughout Bainbridge Island.
The program is designed to promote community building through the process of engaging a community to collaborate on the design and construction of a project for their community. These could be gathering spaces, stand alone artworks or landmarks, neighborhood gateways or other interesting project your group may come up with.
Funding and How to Apply
The awarded community will be eligible for reimbursement up to $8,000.00 for applicable costs as the project is built.
Read guidelines carefully before you put your application materials together. Attend an informational workshop at Island Center Hall on May 1, 7:30pm. Direct questions to Kelly Davidson (
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Who may apply?
- Neighborhood groups who want to collaborate on a project within their neighborhood.
- Community groups or local organizations that have a publicly visible or accessible space in which to realize their project.
Who may not apply?
- Individual people or individual businesses.
- Religious organizations, government agencies, political groups.
- BIAHC Board and staff, members of the Public Art Committee, and immediate family.
What can the awarded funds be used for?
- New visual public art projects conceived and executed by collaborating communities, located in publicly accessible spaces on Bainbridge Island. Reimbursable expenses include:
- Materials and services purchased to create the project.
- Liability insurance coverage during construction and installation.
What can’t the awarded funds be used for?
- To replace lost funding of another project.
- To pay for an organizations’ operating expenses.
- To pay for food, beverages or catering.
- To purchase land or buildings.
Site:
Applicants must show written evidence of permission to site their project on a location that is publicly accessible to all.
Criteria and rating system of applications
Applications are due June 2, 5pm, at the BIAHC Office in the Marge Williams Center. All applications will be reviewed by the Public Art Committee and rated according to the criteria following each question on the application. Questions will be valued for an identified percentage of the overall application. The application with the highest scores will be selected to complete a project in 2008.
Creative Grounds is intended to become an annual program. Funded communities will not be eligible to apply to the program again for two consecutive years after receiving an award through this program.
Contracts and Funding
The funds from this program are public funds from the City’s 2% public art program, managed by the Bainbridge Island Public Art Committee, and the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council (BIAHC). There are certain legal requirements that you should be aware of when working on a project that is publicly funded.
The awarded community will need to sign an Agreement with the BIAHC in order to receive payments. All payments will be in the form of reimbursements for materials and services that have been purchased for the project. No costs can be incurred for the project prior to an Agreement being signed with BIAHC.
The community will need to show evidence of liability insurance to cover all individuals working on the project. The cost of liability insurance may be included as a project expense.
Your project will need to meet all applicable building codes and requirements enforced by the City of Bainbridge Island.
Your community or neighborhood will assume ownership of the project and accept responsibility for future maintenance or repairs.
The applicant will need to identify a project coordinator and a fiscal sponsor for the project. You may assign co-fiscal sponsors, however you may not have more than two individuals that will be responsible for this role.
Responsibilities of the project coordinator:
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Sign application and agreement
- Oversee compliance with Project Agreement requirements
- Submit project progress reports and a final report
- Act as a liaison with PAC
- Assume duties determined by group
Responsibilities of the fiscal sponsor:
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Sign application and agreement
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Act as the bookkeeper for the project
- Collect all receipts that will be submitted to the city for reimbursement
- Organize and submit all receipts to the Public Art Program and BIAHC for reimbursement
- Receive all payments from BIAHC and distribute to the community group as necessary
Any expenses beyond the $8,000.00 provided by the award are not the responsibility of BIAHC or the City of Bainbridge Island, or the Public Art Program. Additional funding, volunteer support and in-kind donations are encouraged but the project must be completed in the specified timeframe (October 25).
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