Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is seeking a metal wrapped-around column design with Coast Salish concepts by TFN Artists. Artists are invited to provide 3 conceptual designs for a metal wrapped-around column around the structural column located outside the dining room of the new Elders Centre. The column may consist of carved shapes out of metal (steel, aluminium, etc.) or of artwork with animals, people, etc. that tells a story. The column is to be backlit: light located inside the column will illuminate the shapes outward. Please note, TFN aims to have two welcome figures at the entrance of the new Elders Centre, similar to what exists at the Youth Centre.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The following materials must be provided as a single PDF no larger than 10 MB:
- Three (3) Coast Salish pattern design concepts in letter-sized (8.5 in x 11 in) paper.
- Description and rationale of each pattern design concept submitted.
- Your proposed cost and timeline to prepare 2 final designs based on your concepts (after you are selected as the successful proponent).
Please submit the PDF to purchasing@tsawwassenfirstnation.com with an email subject line “Elders Centre Artist Call Artwork #1” by 2pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Below is a computer-generated drawing detailing the dimensions of the “Carved Pole” (metal wrappedaround column), and the structural column it is to be installed upon:
Height of Carved Pole: 7 feet (installed 6 inches off patio and 6 inches below soffit)
Height of the Structural Column: 8 feet (5-inch diameter)
TIMELINE:
- Selection of Design sketches and Award to Artist: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- 50% design drawing submission: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
- 100% design drawing submission: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
- Implementation of TFN Art: Friday, December 1, 2023
SUPPORT:
Language and Culture staff will provide necessary support to each resident artist to understand the submission requirements and the process.
REMUNERATION:
Two (2) total designs will be selected, and $1,250.00 will be paid to the successful artist for each selected design.
ELIGIBILITY:
Artists must meet the following criteria:
- Members of Tsawwassen First Nation
- Experience in successful completion of artworks for the TFN community
- Submit a resume and portfolio of their artwork
SELECTION:
Artist selection will be based on quality of the design concepts submitted, experience with successful
completion of artwork on TFN lands and your proposed timeline and fees for the 2 final designs. The
selected artist(s) will be contacted by TFN for further steps.
INQUIRES:
Should you have any questions, please contact:
TFN Lands Department
Attn: Kris Patel
2460 Falcon Way,
Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G4
604-788-2259
kpatel@tsawwassenfirstnation.com