Currently there are no available storefronts for this project.
As a part of Sound Transit’s current extension of Link Light Rail service to the University of Washington, an exciting and unusual opportunity exists for temporary art installations to be mounted utilizing a number of storefronts at the location of the future Capitol Hill station. In the spirit of celebrating the dynamic character of the Capitol Hill neighborhood and to mitigate some local construction impact, STart, Sound Transit’s Public Art Program, is seeking a variety of visual art proposals for a series of installations.
Background
Sound Transit is extending Link light rail service to Capitol Hill and has purchased the property required to build a station under Broadway, with construction scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008. With eighteen buildings standing vacant from now until this fall, we have a unique opportunity to host a series of storefront installations in the windows (and possibly in-between building spaces) along Broadway between East John Street to the north and about ½ block south of Denny Street to the South (at the edge of the Bonney-Watson parking lot).
The Project
The goal of this project is to activate some of these the vacant spaces and to create an inviting atmosphere for people moving along this stretch of Broadway.
Successful proposals will address the following issues:
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Activate the space and location
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Reflect the dynamic nature of the Capitol Hill neighborhood
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Be engaging to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic
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Incorporate a sense of change, transition or time passage
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Have presence day and/or night
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Ability to be installed within a short time frame
Artists are invited to submit proposals for approximately two-month long installations. This opportunity is open to emerging and established artists working in a wide range of media; no public art experience is required. This project is especially suited to experimental works, technology-based and/or light installations. A focus on reusing materials is a plus.
Site opportunities vary and every effort will be made to match proposals with suitable spaces, which will be assigned on an ongoing basis. Installations will last approximately two months, with a second cycle of installations planned for mid-summer 2008. There is access to electricity, and all proposals will be reviewed for safety and viability. Due to insurance requirements, we cannot allow people to enter the buildings (beyond initial installation and breakdown), and no fires or water features allowed.
This project is expected to end October 31, 2008.
Budget
Approved projects will receive $600 inclusive of materials, installation, travel and artist fees.
How to Apply
Artists interested in participating should submit a simple proposal outlining their ideas for possible installation. A one-page letter detailing concept, materials, and any specific resources needed should be submitted along with resume and (optional) CD of up to 10 jpeg images (previous work samples or project-specific sketches as appropriate). Additional materials may be submitted. Materials will NOT be returned unless specifically requested with a SASE is provided. Alternately, emails and web-galleries will be considered in lieu of hard applications.
Mail or email proposals to:
Sound Transit - STart Program
401 S. Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104
start@soundtransit.org
Questions?
If you have further questions, please contact us:
Barbara Luecke - Program Administrator
barbara.luecke@soundtransit.org
206-398-5059
Jennifer Babuca - Project Coordinator
jennifer.babuca@soundtransit.org
206-398-5120
