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DocuSign Envelope ID:B7AD4BB0-0F90-476C-9970-303BC301A3B8 <br /> Request for Proposals: <br /> ART FOR ANIMALS Public Art Project <br /> r A project of Orange County Arts Commission and Orange County Animal Services <br /> 11iik+e ,I /,°,a <br /> Introduction: <br /> The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) and Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) are seeking an <br /> artist to design, fabricate, and install an exterior, permanent art piece for OCAS. The facility, located at <br /> 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill, NC, completed construction in 2009 as a state-of-the-art center for the <br /> animal control and sheltering services for Orange County, NC. The beautifully constructed, 24,000 square <br /> foot facility features natural light, rainwater collection and efficient building materials. The presence of <br /> public art further enhances the campus of OCAS,which doubles as a gathering place for events and <br /> meetings. Please read more about the facility at http://www.wfarchitecture.com/pdf/article OCAS ed c.pdf. <br /> The artwork will be located outside one of the two primary entrances and unveiled during a special <br /> reception in Spring/Summer 2017. The sculpture will serve as a "greeter"to guests of OCAS and will be <br /> highly visible to patrons and visitors. It will also be visible from inside the facility and from its <br /> conference room. <br /> Project Intent: <br /> This art piece should: <br /> • Serve as a welcoming greeter to visitors of OCAS <br /> • Create a focal point of excitement and interest for the community <br /> • Be animal-themed in the context of the work OCAS does to promote the connection of people and <br /> pets <br /> • Be an original, site specific, standalone design <br /> • Be engaging and enjoyable in all seasons <br /> • Require minimal maintenance <br /> • Not pose any safety risks to the viewing audience <br /> • Be no larger than 5' x 5' in circumference (including the base) and max 10' in height <br /> Budget: <br /> Funding for the artwork is provided by OCAC and OCAS.A budget of$5,000 must cover all associated <br /> costs of the project, including but not limited to design, fabrication, materials, labor, transportation, <br /> insurance, and installation of the art feature. <br /> The selected artist will receive a contract for design, fabrication and installation services. The artwork <br /> shall be owned by Orange County, NC. The artist shall retain copyright, and must allow Orange County, <br /> OCAC, and OCAS permission to use images for educational and promotional purposes. <br />