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This family-friendly event will feature music, theatre and visual art throughout the neighborhood at multiple venues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>CPT is seeking proposals for a family-friendly, interactive art installation in our century old church building. Guests visiting the installation will have the opportunity to engage in an artistic activity that will in some way add to the overall installation. This activity will be appropriate for all ages. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Artists interested in submitting a proposal for this unique opportunity should carefully review the details in this RFP and complete the application below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#C00000'>Deadline for Proposals is Monday, April 15<sup>th</sup> at 5pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Details<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Saturday, June 8<sup>th</sup> 2pm – 9pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Installation set up complete by Wednesday, June 5<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>$1,250 inclusive project cost<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>*See <a href="http://www.cptonline.org/Interactive-Installation-RFP.pdf">cptonline.org</a> for photos & dimensions of CPT’s church<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The selected artist will be responsible for the following:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Creation of installation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Set up in CPT’s church space<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Staffing needed for the venue during the event and set up of installation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Supplies and materials<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>CPT will provide the following:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>$1,250 inclusive fee paid to the selected artist to cover artist stipend and all material/staffing costs associated with the installation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Minimal technical support for setting up the space (not to exceed 4 hours)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Who will be selected…<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Has the artist demonstrated the ability to implement/produce the proposed work? We are looking for an artist with interactive installation experience. We want to feel confident that the artist/group has a clear understanding of what it takes to pull off this type of installation.<br><br>All artistic enterprises require risk and there are no guarantees. However, it’s important to demonstrate a level of artistic excellence and an understanding of artistry. This might be demonstrated in a work sample, resume of artist, or in a project summary.<br><br>Is the work adventurous? CPT has a history of producing work that no one else in town will produce because it is somehow "outside the box." The work doesn't need to be experimental or weird (though that is fine too), but it does need to be relevant and compelling. That being said, this is a family-friendly event and the chosen installation will be interesting and appropriate for all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#C00000'>Deadline for Proposals is Monday, April 15<sup>th</sup> at 5pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Interactive Artistic Installation Application<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#C00000'>Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Thank you for your interest in creating an interactive artistic installation for pARTy in the Square at Cleveland Public Theatre<b>.</b> Please complete the application and submit it with your supplemental materials <b>electronically</b> as an attachment to <b>New Play Associate Emily Ritger</b> at <a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org">eritger@cptonline.org</a>. Video materials may be sent to: Attn: Emily Ritger, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102,<b> </b>or please list web-link to posted video (youtube, vimeo, etc). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><u><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>General Information<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Name/Group______________________________________________________________ <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Primary Artist Contact Name__________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Address__________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Cell________________ E-Mail__________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=X-NONE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Title of Work/Show_________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Attach up to two sheets for the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>How would you describe the project? </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>(Who will be involved, what is the basis for the piece, how do you currently envision it?)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Review the time commitments for the program/s you are applying for detailed in this document. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Do you have the time to undertake this project? Do you have any specific concerns or needs related to other projects within this timeframe?</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Understanding that CPT only provides minimal technical support, what are there other technical needs that you will be providing? What is your plan for implementation of this proposal?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>What is your background and experience that gives you confidence that you can complete this project? What skills do you have to be able to produce the work?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Supplementary Materials:</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Attach additional information to support your application including resume, bio, work samples, artistic statement, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Web-link to posted video (youtube, vimeo, etc): ___________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>If necessary, video materials may be sent to: Attn: Emily Ritger, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Materials will not be returned to applicants.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#17365D'>Beth Wood<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>Associate Artistic Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>Cleveland Public Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>6415 Detroit Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>Cleveland, OH 44102<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>216-631-2727 ext. 206<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>216-631-2575 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>bwood@cptonline.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#244061'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>