Public art

Call for Artists Questions

• 1. Is there a beautification project about to be developed in this area, or is Petroleum Way to remain an industrial roadway?

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  Is there a beautification project about to be developed in this area, or is Petroleum Way to remain an industrial roadway?

  There is no beautification project planned. The roadway and trail will continue to pass through the existing industrial area.

• 2. Is there a limit to how many concepts can be submitted and if not, do I need to create the full package for each concept?

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  Is there a limit to how many concepts can be submitted and if not, do I need to create the full package for each concept?

  Artists may submit up to two concepts and can do this within one submission. ie. you do not need send copies of your CV, references and previous work images more than once.

• 3. Are the rest stops the same as the rest of the pathway, or are they a different shape and size?

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  Are the rest stops the same as the rest of the pathway, or are they a different shape and size?

  The rest stops are constructed as shown in the following diagram:

  Trail Side Rest Area - Plan and Profile

• 4. What is the medium and format of the final design for the selected artist?

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  What is the medium and format of the final design for the selected artist?

  The final design will be provided to the DecoMark manufacturer in electronic format such as a pdf. 

• 5. How many sketches should I send in my submission?

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  How many sketches should I send in my submission?

  There is no specific number of sketches that are required. You should submit the number that you feel adequately illustrates your concept. 

• 6. Can the design cover the yellow dividing line on the pathway? Or does it need to work around that line?

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  Can the design cover the yellow dividing line on the pathway? Or does it need to work around that line?

  Short distances of the yellow line can be covered intermittently. Final design decisions will be made with the guidance of our safety engineers.

• 7. If my idea is several smaller images, what would count as an area? In other words is there a dimensional definition of 10 locations (would it be simply 150sqft/10)?

  Permanent link to If my idea is several smaller images, what would count as an area? In other words is there a dimensional definition of 10 locations (would it be simply 150sqft/10)?

  If my idea is several smaller images, what would count as an area? In other words is there a dimensional definition of 10 locations (would it be simply 150sqft/10)?

  Within the installation budget, the supplier has agreed to provide 150 square feet of DecoMark. This amount can be applied in up to 10 areas. It is sealed to the asphalt with a large machine and they will only move it up to 10 times. For example, if your concept was to do three square foot designs placed in 50 separate locations, this wouldn't be acceptable. 
  
  Smaller images can be grouped together in one area. The artist will work with the DecoMark provider to develop acceptable groupings.

• 8. Am I to calculate the cost of the DecoMark? Is this part of the stated budget?

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  Am I to calculate the cost of the DecoMark? Is this part of the stated budget?

  No, the artist is not responsible for the cost of installation. The call is only for the design of the artwork.

• 9. Is there any alternative to having private insurance of no less than 1,000,000 and WCB?

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  Is there any alternative to having private insurance of no less than 1,000,000 and WCB?

  If you have WCB, great! If not, you will have to get a letter of exemption from WCB and provide that as part of the contracting process. Contract terms related to insurance may be negotiable,but you should consider the cost of insurance when deciding if this call is right for you.

• 10. Must I present WCB and Insurance at the time of submitting the proposal, or is it after the proposal is won/accepted?

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  Must I present WCB and Insurance at the time of submitting the proposal, or is it after the proposal is won/accepted?

  The insurance and WCB are addressed after the project has been awarded as part of drawing up the contract. You do not need to provide proof of either as part of your submission.

  Your homeowners or rental insurance may provide the required insurance coverage.