2024 AIPP Bi-Annual Funding
Cycle #1: Open Call for Artists – PART A
[CLOSED 3.31.24 AT 11:59PM PST]
The City of Pomona is seeking Public Artwork through the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Bi-Annual Funding 2024 Calls. There will be two Calls conducted in 2024, and this Call refers to the first one designated “Cycle #1: Open Call for Artists”.
The Cycle #1: Open Call for Artists is composed of two parts— Part A requests that all interested artists submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOIs), which will be used to create a short-list of the highest ranked artists; and Part B Proposals, will be inviting those short-listed artists to submit proposals. While Part A Letter of Inquiry is open to all interested parties, Part B Proposal is limited to a maximum of 10 proposals for Cultural Arts Commission consideration.
The Open Call for Artists is for artists of all ages living anywhere and any non-profit organization located anywhere interested in producing public art in the City of Pomona. However, there will be a preference for local artists and non-profits.
Applicants who have received more than $100,000.00 from the AIPP fund will need to wait one cycle from the end of their contract completion date to apply for another project.
The Open Call for Artists grants can range from $1,000 - $100,000. If your LOI is accepted, your application invitation will include further information regarding the budget.
The selection of projects is overseen by City Staff, the Public Art Ad-hoc Committee, and the Cultural Arts Commission. The Public Art Ad-Hoc Committee will consist of local artists reviewing requested submitted materials for Public Artwork in the City of Pomona during the 2024 calendar year.
Part A: Letter of Inquiry (LOIs)
Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) will be evaluated by their intent to emphasize the significance of public art to increase cultural awareness, stimulate imagination, and provoke creative dialog among those in the community. We will examine the impact that these projects will have on the City. Please see the FAQ for further clarification on acceptable types of public art.
This will be a competitive review and not all LOIs will be asked to submit an application.
The LOIs maximum amount is three pages with the following format guidelines:
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Acceptable fonts: Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, Cambria, Franklin Gothic Book
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12PT font
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Margins: 1-inch
Letter of Inquiries will be scored using the following criteria (up to 500 points):
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Answering all the following questions in a clear and concise manner (up to 350 points)-
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LOIs will clearly explain the following:
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Artist: Tell us about yourself, and include your Artist Statement
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Non-Profit: Tells us about the Non-profit, please include how the Non-Profit is managed and the Mission statement.
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If you are intending to apply in collaboration or in partnership with other Artist(s) or Organization(s), please indicate that in a brief explanation of why you intend to work together.
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Why do you want to provide Public Art in the City of Pomona?
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A description of 2 – 3 projects you are currently working on.
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A description of 2 – 3 past projects and their outcomes.
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What is the project you are seeking funding for?
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How will you engage with the residents of Pomona?
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What do you intend to accomplish with requesting this funding?
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Artistic Merit (up to 50 points): Past works and creative practice reflect experience of technical execution for potential project.
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Suitability of Project (up to 100 points): Project aligns with the goals of the Cultural Arts Commission’s Action Plan 2020-2025 and is outlined as an acceptable project in the FAQ in section “What kind of projects does the AIPP fund?”
Do not include Photographs or Infographics (ie. Charts, tables, graphs, etc.) in your LOIs.
Deadline: 3/31/2024 11:59PM PST
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Make recommendation of which LOIs the Committee and Commission should approve.
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Public Art Ad-Hoc Committee
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Make recommendation of which LOIs the Commission should approve.
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Review LOIs recommendation by Staff and Committee.
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Reviewal Period: 4/1/2024 - 4/28/2024
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All LOIs will receive notification of rejection or acceptance from City Staff. Only accepted LOIs will be asked to submit a formal application. Notifications will be sent out April 29th, 2024.
All materials needed for the proposal will be requested directly from all approved LOIs.
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Late Letter of Inquiry (LOIs) will not be accepted.
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Incomplete or late proposals will not be processed for review.
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The City of Pomona reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received.
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The request for LOIs and Proposal submissions does not constitute an offer to contract or promise of renumeration, recognition, or any other thing.
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All artists who submit LOIs will receive confirmation of receipt.
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All artists invited to submit an application will receive confirmation of receipt.
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The information provided by each Call may be changed, amended, modified, canceled, revoked, or abandoned without notice at any time and for any reason in the sole discretion of The City of Pomona.
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Check our website for all official updates regarding the 2024 AIPP Bi-Annual Funding Calls - https://www.pomonaca.gov/culturalarts
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FAQ: FAQ - Art in Public Places Bi-Annual Funding - PART A
