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Call for Artists: Watershed Excellence Awards Art Commission

Design and fabricate 4–5 unique handcrafted awards reflecting watershed themes for the District's annual recognition dinner.

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Deadline
annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$1,250
Location
Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota
Exhibition window
Nov 1, 2024
Applicants notified
Aug 21, 2024
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About

Overview

The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District is seeking proposals from artists to design and create 4–5 unique handcrafted awards recognizing outstanding watershed volunteers and community partners. These awards will be presented during the District's annual recognition dinner in November, celebrating individuals and organizations whose contributions have helped protect and improve local water resources.

Project Scope

Awards should reflect the mission and values of the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, be appropriate for presentation as recognition awards, and be durable and suitable for long-term display. Designs may incorporate themes related to water bodies (lakes, streams, wetlands), watersheds, watershed wildlife, or surface water stewardship. The District will provide award recipient names for incorporation into the final pieces if desired by the selected artist.

Key Dates

  • RFP Released: July 22
  • Proposal Deadline: August 14
  • Artist Selected: August 21
  • Award Production: August–October
  • Final Awards Due: November 6

Budget & Timeline

The budget is $250–$300 per award, inclusive of artist labor, materials, and any associated production costs. Completed awards must be delivered or available for pickup within the Twin Cities metropolitan area by November 6.

Proposal Requirements

  • A brief statement of interest
  • Examples of previous work (portfolio, website, social media handles, or images)
  • Estimated cost per award within the stated budget
  • Confirmation of availability to meet the project timeline

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District staff and community residents based on artistic quality and creativity, experience creating commissioned artwork or awards, ability to complete the project on schedule, and overall value within the project budget.

How to Submit

Media accepted
all media
Award
Commission: $250–$300 per award (4–5 awards total)
Theme
Awards celebrating watershed stewardship, water bodies, natural resources, and community contributions to local water protection.
Eligibility
Open to all artists.
Contact
[email protected]

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