American Players Theatre Art in the Woods Adding a new dimension to the APT adventure. Request for Public Art Proposals Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Art in the Woods Timeline: Proposal Deadline: April 24, 2019 Notification of Finalists: May 3, 2019 Finalist Acceptance Contracts Due: May 10, 2019 Art Specs and Drafts Due: May 31, 2019 Installation: July 15-20, 2019 (Times TBD with Individual Artists) Exhibit Opening: July 21, 2019 Exhibit Closing: September 1, 2019 De-installation: September 3-6, 2019 (Times TBD with Individual Artists)
Introduction This request for proposals (RFP) seeks proposals from artists for the design and creation of a public art piece that will be located at American Players Theatre. Artists should prepare a concept to be reviewed by the Art in the Woods Selection Committee. About American Players Theatre (APT): APT is a professional theater located just outside Spring Green, Wisconsin. Situated on 110 acres of hilly woods and meadows, APT has two theaters: the newly renovated 1089-seat outdoor Hill Theatre and the 201-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre. From June through November, APT produces nine plays in rotating repertory and has an annual attendance of over 100,000. APT s Mission: American Players Theatre s mission is to perform timeless, challenging, poetic texts, with Shakespeare at the center, to the broadest audience possible. We strive to share our understanding that great poetry and stories, both from our past and from the emerging voices of our future, can illuminate the ever-expanding experience of what it is to be human. About Art in the Woods: For years, the essence of APT has been described with the tagline Play in the Woods. Debuting this year, Art in the Woods, will build on the audience experience by commissioning a series of art installations to be displayed on our 110 acres of woods and prairie. Art in the Woods will feature a series of art installations throughout the APT property that will encourage exploration and increase audience engagement in a new way. Art in the Woods officially opens on Sunday, July 21st of this year which coincides with APT s 40 th Anniversary Celebration. The event runs through Sunday, September 1, 2019. We hope to include pieces that are large in size and personality, pieces that make a statement, pieces worth talking about. Throughout the 6-week period, there will be approximately 60 performances; each audience member (approximately 35,000) will also experience Art in the Woods.
Art in the Woods Themes: Artists should create a piece that fits into one of these categories that are consistent with APT s mission and programming: What is a Classic: APT is a classical theater by definition and by our mission. But what defines a classic? It s a question that APT s artistic staff and core acting company wrestle with regularly, and it s vital to explore with our audience as well. This category invites the artist to address this question through visual art, thus stimulating a new avenue of conversation for our audience. Art is Nature is Art: For 40 years, APT has been inextricably linked to the woods in which we perform. Combining art and nature is part of APT s essence. Artwork in this category will directly interface with and weave in the nature around it. Our Common Humanity: APT s mission is about doing plays that explore our common humanity. This category invites the artist to explore that mission with visual art, and hopefully spur conversation as a result. Art Guidelines Artists may submit design concepts or existing work for consideration. Installation: As you compose your proposal, please consider how the work will be installed, including manpower, equipment needs, and an installation timeline. APT is not responsible for damage. If an installation is damaged, APT has the right to take down the installation. Viewing Hours: Art in the Woods will be open to the public during the theater s box office hours, including before performances (hours can be found here). Electricity and lighting of the installations are not guaranteed for any of Art in the Woods pieces. Location and Durability: The installations will all be located outdoors on the APT grounds and therefore must be able to withstand Midwest summer weather, e.g., high temperatures, rain, humidity, wind, etc. The structures must be stable and safe for public audiences as well as the environments in which they are placed, e.g., woods, prairies, gravel pathways. Interactive: It should be noted whether or not a piece is interactive. The ability to be interactive may be determined by the piece s placement on the APT grounds.
Stipend: Stipends will be agreed upon between artists and APT once the finalists are chosen. The total budget for artist stipends is approximately $15,000 and will be divided among 6-10 pieces. Artists will receive 50% of the agreed upon stipend in May after the final proposal has been approved. The remaining 50% of the stipend will be provided after the completion of the installation. Once Art in the Woods has concluded, the installation will remain the property of the artist. The stipend is to cover all aspects of the artist s participation, including design, creation, materials, installation, transportation, de-installation, etc. Submission Requirements 1. Resume (no longer than 2 pages) 2. Artist Statement/Letter of Intent: 300 Words Maximum: An introduction to you and how Art in the Woods Speaks to you. Please include which theme you have chosen, why that particular theme speaks to you and the process and materials you plan on using in the creation of your piece. 3. Conceptual Design 4. Project Budget 5. Material List 6. Work timeline (design to installation) 7. 2-5 Work Samples Images Submission Guidelines: All materials should be submitted digitally, in a combined PDF format by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Email completed PDF of proposal to: Hannah Jo Anderson, Marketing Associate handerson@americanplayers.org Materials will be sent to the Art in the Woods Selection Committee by Hannah Anderson. All questions should also be directed to Hannah Anderson at the above email or by phone at 608-588-9248.
American Players Theatre: Art in the Woods This request for proposals (RFP) seeks proposals from artists for the design and creation of a public art piece that will be located at American Players Theatre. Artists should prepare a concept to be reviewed by the Art in the Woods Selection Committee. All materials should be submitted digitally, in a combined PDF format by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. * Required About 2. First Name * 3. Last Name * 4. Address * 5. City * 6. State * 7. Zipcode * 8. Email * 9. Phone * 10. Website
Social Media 11. Facebook Link 12. Twitter Link 13. Instagram Link 14. Other Resume* 15. Please Combine Your Resume With This Document As A PDF Before Sending. Design 16. Chosen Theme * Mark only one oval. What is a Classic: APT is a classical theatre by definition and by our mission. But what defines a classic? It s a question that APT s artistic staff and core acting company wrestle with regularly, and it s vital to explore with our audience as well. This category invites the artist to address this question through visual art, thus stimulating a new avenue of conversation for our audience. Art is Nature is Art: For 40 years, APT has been inextricably linked to the woods in which we perform. Combining art and nature is part of APT s essence. Artwork in this category will directly interface with and weave in the nature around it. Our Common Humanity: APT s mission is about doing plays that explore our common humanity. This category invites the artist to explore that with visual art, and hopefully spur conversation as a result. 17. Proposed Title*
Artist Statement/Letter of Intent An introduction to you and how Art in the Woods Speaks to you. Please include which theme you have chosen, why that particular theme speaks to you and the process and materials you plan on using in the creation of your piece. 300 Words Maximum 18. Artist Statement/Letter of Intent * Conceptual Design 19. Please Combine Your Conceptual Design With This Document As A PDF Before Sending. * Conceptual Design images can include existing work being proposed for Art in the Woods, detailed sketches, renderings, plan drawings, photos of models. Proposed Budget Feel free to add any notes or budget explanations in the spaces below. 20. Design Budget * 21. Equipment Budget * 22. Travel and Transportation *
23. Labor * 24. Other 25. Additional Notes Proposed Materials Please let us know the materials that you plan on using. Please Note: The installations will all be located outdoors on the APT grounds and therefore must be able to withstand Midwest summer weather, e.g., high temperatures, rain, humidity, wind, etc. The structures must be stable and safe for public audiences as well as the environments which they are placed, e.g., woods, prairies, gavel pathways. 26. Materials * Proposed Work Timeline Please Let Us Know of Any Installation Requirements in this section.
27. Timeline * Work Samples Please provide 3 5 work samples. Include the title of the piece, the scale, location, and a short description of the work. 28. Sample One*: Please Combine Your Work Samples With This Document As A PDF Before Sending. 29. Sample One Description 30. Sample Two*: Please Combine Your Work Samples With This Document As A PDF Before Sending. 31. Sample Two Description 32. Sample Three: Please Combine Your Work Samples With This Document As A PDF Before Sending. 33. Sample Three Description 34. Sample Four: Please Combine Your Work Samples With This Document As A PDF Before Sending.
35. Sample Four Description 36. Sample Five: Please Combine Your Work Samples With This Document As A PDF Before Sending. 37. Sample Five Description Thank You For Your Submission Materials will be sent to the Art in the Woods Selection Committee by Hannah Anderson. All questions should also be directed to Hannah Anderson at handerson@americanplayers.org or by phone at 608 588 9248.