Artist Opportunities

Description

The Chandler Arts Commission is looking for an Arizona-based artist to create an artwork that will highlight the importance of the historic Goodyear Canal, located in the heart of the Ocotillo area in the historic Goodyear Townsite. This artwork could take many forms and will be located on-site in South Chandler near the canal. The ideal candidate will have experience working with budgets over $100,000, community input, and historical significance – sculptors, painters, and interdisciplinary artists are encouraged to apply. The project budget will be $150,000, and will include all aspects of the project including but not limited to: design, fabrication, project management, transportation, installation, and insurance. All designs are subject to approval by city staff

This is a request for qualifications, not a request for proposals. We are only requiring examples of past work. Selected finalists will be given additional information and be paid a stipend for their designs.

Qualification submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, and can be submitted digitally via the webform found here: https://forms.gle/Lpc2tDb4kWVEDzHXA

Submission Criteria – All entries must include:

1. Current contact information, including email and phone number
2. Digital Images: Up to 5 images can be submitted per artist or team of past completed projects. All images should be 1500 – 2000 pixels in the longest direction.

In one document:

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) including artist(s) accomplishments. Resume or CV should not exceed 2 pages per artist team member. If a resume is not available or does not accurately represent your qualifications, please submit a list of your artistic accomplishments. Please note, no previous public art experience is required to participate in this opportunity.
4. Optional – an introduction not to exceed 500 words explaining your previous completed projects (if applicable) and any inspirations you will draw on for this project.
5. A corresponding image list with all pertinent information is also required. Image list should include size, date completed, and materials used.

Submission Delivery Details

Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025. Submissions must be sent digitally via the webform found here: https://forms.gle/Lpc2tDb4kWVEDzHXA

Any incomplete submissions will be rejected.

Contact: Public Art Staff at 480-782-2695 or [email protected]

Interested, but need more information? Does this sound daunting? Visual Arts Staff Peter and Hanley are happy to answer any questions you have, go over your submission info with you, and provide feedback. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

DESCRIPTION

Vision Gallery is seeking proposals for our 2025-26 Vision Kids season. You are invited to submit one or more proposals for individual, one-session classes you would like to teach.

Vision Kids has been central to Vision Gallery’s programming since 1997. These visual arts classes for kids age 6 to 16 are free to anyone who would like to participate, providing important access to arts education that our community’s youth may not be getting in school. We believe that all kids deserve an outlet to be creative.

Program Details

• The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
• Classes are 2 hours each and are held in two separate sessions on Saturdays (10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm) with an hour break in between. Instructors will teach the same class twice on the same day.
• Class projects must be completed in the 2-hour session.
• Vision Gallery will purchase all supplies with a rough budget of $50 per class
• Teaching artists are paid a stipend of $125/teaching hour. Payment is made following completion of the class, up to a total of $500.
• We will be hosting 24 in-person classes and 2 virtual classes.
• Currently we are programming for July 2025 – June 2026.

Important Considerations

• We are planning to host two virtual classes. For these proposals, please utilize materials commonly found at home – for example, “something to color with” rather than “Prismacolor watercolor pencils”. We are able to provide some supply kits, but we are not able to give away supplies that are normally reusable in our studio to every family (ex. needle-nose pliers). If you have questions about this, please contact us – we are happy to discuss in more detail before you submit your proposal.
• We are planning to host two classes led in Spanish and are seeking proposals from bilingual instructors.
• Our Vision Kids students come from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is important to us that our roster of teaching artists is just as diverse. Individuals across the spectrum of race, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Please fill out our Google Form to apply by Tuesday, April 29:
https://forms.gle/hQ3d1LkXLkPnccyG7

If you are selected as an instructor, we will require the following materials by May 20:

• A photo example of a completed project example that we can use for marketing your class
• A photo of you that we can use for marketing. This can be a headshot, portrait, or selfie.
• Completed contracts and forms for payment

Need Help?
Interested, but need more information? Samantha Groff, program coordinator, is also happy to answer any questions you have, go over your proposal ideas with you, and provide feedback before you apply. You are welcome to reach out by calling 480-782-2695 or emailing [email protected]. You can also take a look at some of our recent classes here to get a sense of what we are looking for.

John Chakravarty, The Anunnaki Visit Cathedral Rock, courtesy of the artist

DESCRIPTION

Cosmos, creatures, and creative features!

For Creatures and Cosmos, we invite artists to submit their most innovative and futuristic works of art. From cosmic creations and abstract interpretations of the unknown, to vibrant depictions of space, we’re looking for pieces that capture the essence of futurism and sci-fi that will transport viewers into new dimensions.

This exhibit seeks imaginative creatures inspired by the cosmos such as alien life forms, extraterrestrial beings, or mythical creatures that exist in otherworldly realms. We encourage unique interpretations and exploration of creatures all different sizes and shapes. Let your imagination run wild with the infinite possibilities from fantastical beings to evolved bio-mechanical life forms. This opportunity is open to Arizona Artists working in any medium. Creatures and Cosmos will be on display June 14- August 16, 2025. Exhibition-ready works in two or three dimensions and any medium will be accepted, as well as video. The gallery will also consider proposals for performance-based work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Artists must complete the required submission form and may submit up to 5 works. There is no fee to submit.

Submission form: https://forms.gle/crYw9cyyUtLQ3v9U7

Installation view of the exhibition Concerned, but Powerless, by artist Safwat Saleem

Are you interested in showing your work at Vision Gallery or the Chandler Center for the Arts? We always accept exhibition proposals for both spaces and jury them on a rolling basis during the months of January and June. Please click the button below to access our submission form.

Interested artists are encouraged to contact gallery staff prior to submission with any questions they may have. Gallery staff can be reached at [email protected] and 480-782-2695.

• Incomplete and improperly formatted applications may not receive a response
• Small group exhibitions including 2-4 artists in different media organized around a common theme are more likely to be accepted than solo exhibitions. This benefits both the gallery and the artists as it attracts a wider variety of viewers, but still allows the artists to display a cohesive body of work, as opposed to individual objects.
• Solo artists may still apply, but will be considered for both group and solo exhibitions.
• The quality of your images matters. Make sure your photographs are in focus, well lit, and with a plain background. It is possible to take good photographs with your phone, but if you have a better option – use it! Here is a good tutorial for taking quality pictures of your artwork with a smartphone.
• We do not have a budget for shipping artwork. If you live outside of Arizona, it may be quite costly to get your artwork to and from the gallery.
• Take a look at our past exhibitions to get a feel for the kinds of shows we host.
• If your primary goal is selling artwork, we might not be the right gallery for you. Although we are thrilled when artwork sells, our focus is on hosting engaging, thought-provoking exhibitions for our community to enjoy and not commercial sales.