INVEST South/WestArtist-in-Residence Info Session

Friday, July 1012pm-1pm CST

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Agenda:§ Welcome from DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly

§ INVEST South/West Artist-in-Residence overview

§ Technical assistance: applying online via CAFÉ

§ Questions

Background: INVEST South/West

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• INVEST South/West (ISW) a is an unprecedented community improvement initiative from Mayor Lightfoot to marshal the resources of multiple City departments, community organizations and corporate partners toward neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides.

• The goal of ISW is to re-activate neighborhood cores that have historically served as focal points for pedestrian activity, shopping, services, transportation, public spaces and quality-of-life amenities for local residents.

• Artists and cultural organizations will take a lead role in the ISW initiative.

• Through the ISW Artist in Residence program, artists will be employed as creative strategists to help city agencies and community stakeholders develop and execute projects that leverage art and creativity as part of a broad and integrated community and economic development plan.

Artist-in-Residence Overview

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§ What and where:• Artists-in-Residence will partner with DCASE, DPD, CDOT, local

organizations and residents in four pilot neighborhoods: Auburn Gresham, Austin, Englewood, and New City.

• As embedded members of ISW teams, artists will lead a community engagement program that will create and build upon neighborhood-specific cultural plans.

• At the conclusion of an engagement period, the artist will deliver a plan for a capstone public art project which will be the culmination of the artist’s research and engagement.

• In addition, the artist will provide a series of recommendations that will guide the future development of creative projects in neighborhoods. Depending on the nature of the capstone project, each artist in residence will be engaged for 1-2 years.

Artist-in-Residence Overview

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§ Budget:• Artists will receive $30,000 stipend in addition to $150,000 to develop

and implement public art projects over 1 to 2 years.

§ Eligibility:• Any professional artists or artist teams who live or work in Chicago can

apply now for the opportunity. We encourage artists who live and work within the four selected neighborhoods to apply.

• Applications must be submitted online by July 26 at 11:59 p.m.

§ Timeline:Application Deadline: July 26, 2020 11:59 PM CSTJurying phase: August 2020Selected artists notified: August 2020Work begins: September 2020

Before you apply, please know:

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§ We are not looking for you to pitch a project! The AIR program will be shaped by authentic community engagement; we are not looking to fund existing projects or ideas you have already cooked up. Rather, please emphasize your prior experience and skillset that is relevant to the opportunity.

§ We are prioritizing artists who live and work in the respective four neighborhoods

§ Other selection criteria:• A dynamic portfolio of past work that includes community-based

projects, social practice, arts education, public art, and/ or design. • A broad range of creative and administrative skills, including budget and

timeline management. • A commitment to equity and access demonstrated through past work,

leadership and team composition.

Before you apply…read up

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Community information and a map of the relevant ISW corridors are available in Kick-Off Summary Reports below:

Greater Englewood: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dcd/general/invest_sw/englewood/englewood_kickoff_summary.pdf

AIR Auburn Gresham: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dcd/general/invest_sw/auburn_gresham/auburn_gresham_kickoff_summary.pdf

AIR Austin | Proposed Strategy: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dcd/general/invest_sw/Austin/austin_kickoff_summary.pdf

AIR New City | Proposed Strategy: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dcd/general/invest_sw/new_city/new_city_kickoff_summary.pdf

To apply to the RFQ you will:

1. Register / Login to CaFÉ

2. Update your user profile and portfolio

3. Find the DCASE call (the RFQ)

4. Read the “Call Detail” thoroughly and respond to all prompts

5. Submit your complete application by the July 26 deadline

First time users must REGISTERwith CaFÉ.

1. Register with CaFÉ > Login to CaFÉ

1. Register with CaFÉ > Login to CaFÉ

Registered CaFÉusers may proceed to LOG IN.

2. Update your profile and portfolio

Once you have logged in you may update your profile.

You may also update your portfolio.

Be sure to have upload-ready files:

2. Update your profile and portfolio

VIDEO:

• 3GP, WMV, AVI, MOV, ASF, MPG, MP4, M2T, MKV, M2TS

• Under 100MB

• Minimum resolution of 640 x 480

• Minimum 12 fps

IMAGE:

• JPEG or JPG

• Under 5MB

• 1200 pixels or larger on the longest side

2. Update your profile and portfolio

Click Upload Media to add a new file to your portfolio.

3. Find the DCASE call (the RFQ)

To find the DCASE RFQ:

Use the CaFÉ search bar,

Or, simply copy and paste the call URL into your internet browser.

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5594

City of Chicago INVEST South/West Artist in Residence Program

3. Find the DCASE call (the RFQ)

When you have found the DCASE RFQ, click MORE INFO.

City of Chicago INVEST South/West Artist in Residence Program

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Read the Call Detail for the DCASE RFQ in full.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Click APPLY NOWto begin your application.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Click Agree*to proceed.

* If you do not agree, click Decline and you will be returned to the Apply To Calls screen.

Answer the Form Questions.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Read each question carefully. Answer all questions as instructed.

You may click Save at any time.

You will have opportunities to review your answers before submitting your application.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Choose your Work Samples.

• You will need 6-10 image filesto apply to the DCASE RFQ.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Choose your Work Samples.

• You will need 6-10 image files to apply to the DCASE RFQ.

• Up to 1 video file is also accepted, but not required.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Choose your Work Samples.

• You will need 6-10 image files to apply to the DCASE RFQ.

• Up to 1 video file is also accepted, but not required.

• Add files to your portfolio as needed.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Review your application.

Click View Preview to review your answers before submitting your application.

4. Read the call detail and respond to all prompts

Review your application.

Click Back to Entry if you wish to make any changes.

Submit your application.

When you are ready to submit your completed application, click I’m ready to checkout.

5. Submit your complete application by the July 26 deadline

Submit your application.Select the application you wish to submit and click Proceed to Checkout.

There is no entry fee for DCASE’s RFQ, but you must proceed to Checkout to finalize your submission.

5. Submit your complete application by the July 26 deadline

Submit your application.Review your Checkout information.

Click Submit Entryto submit your application.

5. Submit your complete application by the July 26 deadline

Submit your application.

5. Submit your complete application by the July 26 deadline

Congratulations, you’re done!

You will be taken to an order confirmation page.

You may click Print this Receiptto retain a receipt for your records.

• Support with uploading media or questions about system specifications.

• Errors on the website preventing you from completing an action.

• Assistance with a website feature or understanding website options.

• If the CaFÉ website is inaccessible, contact CaFÉ.

For website-specific inquiries contact CaFÉ HELP,

Who do I contact for help on CaFÉ?

Who do I contact for help on CaFÉ?

Here you will find support for common questions:

• Setting up your CaFÉ account

• Updating your profile

• Preparing files to upload to your portfolio

• Applying to calls for entry

• Troubleshooting

For website-specific inquiries contact CaFÉ HELP,or visit CaFÉ’s HELP FOR ARTISTS page.

Another open call:Deadline approaching 7/12

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INVEST South/West Englewood: Halsted Gateway Projecthttps://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?lD=5593

• 5800 S. Halsted• Commission for “Gateway” mural and

bridge treatment• Open to Chicago artists• Deadline to apply: Sun 7/12/20 by

11:59PM

Thank you!https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5594

publicart@cityofchicago.org

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