[NEohioPAL]SEEKING ARTISTS TO LEAD LOCK 3 SUMMER ARTS EXPERIENCE IN AKRON

[Graham, Suzie]

The City Of Akron is once again in search of artistic talent to staff our
successful Lock 3 Summer Arts Experience.

The Lock 3 Summer Arts Experience partners professional area artists with
artistically inclined students aged 14-17 in the creation of art.  The
artist leads the group in a collaborative effort, acting as instructor in
technique, mentor in behavior and inspiration in achieving the revered
status of professional artist.  Programming is component-based (i.e.
ceramics, textiles, mural painting, music, etc) with each Artist providing
structure and instruction of the project from start to finish.  Each Artist
is responsible for the education/mentoring of 8-10 students.

This year, the 2005 Summer Arts Experience will encompass 6 components.
Three of which have projects selected already selected, but no Artist
contracted to instruct them.  The two components are "up for grabs" based
upon creativity of subject, scope of project, and budget.  The final
component is already contracted.  The components that already have ideas
associated with them are just that- the basic idea.  The details and the
how/where /when and such are up to the individual artist to specify in their
proposals.  

Depending upon the nature of the produced work, projects may be displayed
throughout the city.

The general logistics of the program follow.  

For a proposal packet with additional information as well as an application,
please email grahasu at ci.akron.oh.us

Lock 3 Summer Arts Experience 2005:

Artists:  Are contracted through a personal service contract and receive
$3,000-$4,000 depending upon scope of project and previous experience.

Dates/Times:  
Each component must begin and end within the dates of July 11 and August 18
Each component must contain 70-100 hours of on site work
Each component must operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
M-F, and contain at least one Saturday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Components:
1.  Luminaries- The Artist will design a luminary (much like a paper
lantern) made of outdoor-tolerant material that can fit over existing light
poles on Main 	St, as well as be suspended from a light kit in the
traditional style of paper lanterns.  The Artist will lead students in
creating multiple luminaries 	including painting or treatment of the
material, its shaping, and the framework required to maintain that shape.
Seeking Artist/Proposals.
2. Puppets-  The Artist will design giant puppets suitable for parade use
and installation in large spaces.  The Artist will lead students in creating
multiple 	puppets, their design, treatment/painting of material,
construction as well as instruct t them in the manipulation of the final
projects.  Seeking 	Artist/Proposals.
3.  Ceramics- The Artist will create and instruct a ceramic program with
emphasis on UNUSUAL techniques.  Raku would be excellent.  This component is
almost T.B.A., except that we definitely want ceramics involved.  Seeking
Artist/Proposals.
4.  T.B.A.  Seeking Artists/Proposals being accepted
5.  T.B.A.  Seeking Artists/Proposals being accepted
6. Filmmaking - Artist Contracted


Projects-  All art and supplies become the property of the City of Akron.

Students- Are selected based upon interviews, and our mission to represent
the demographic make up of Akron.  Artists are welcome to participate in the
interview/selection process.

Suzie Graham
City of Akron Recreation Bureau
220 South Balch Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
330.375.2877
grahasu at ci.akron.oh.us