As part of the new Westmeath Arts Plan 2010-2016, Westmeath County Council wish to develop a panel of Artists available for potential commissioning of public artwork over the next 5 years in order to Utilise existing roundabouts at principal towns in the County to develop a new network of public art sculptures. The initial stage of this project will focus on Mullingar. There is no particular theme for the sculptures however artists may wish to portray the history or culture of the town in a traditional, contemporary or abstract context. This is a one staged selection process procedure. Artists are asked to make a general submission for a piece of art work that would be suitable for any roundabout. For a full list of roundabouts please contact the arts office.
Submission & Specification Details
Artists are required to submit the following:

·   A typed proposal outlining details of the art work, including materials, specifications, dimensions, a breakdown of costs, outline details as to how work would be placed and installed
·   Drawings and/ or sketches
·   A current CV. Examples of previous work in photographs, slides or catalogue
·   Title and Sub Title of the piece
·   A4 SAE for return of materials

*Please ensure that individual items are clearly labelled

Budget
The maximum budget for each commission is €45,000
This includes second stage artist fees if the commissioning body deems it necessary to seek further information from artists. It also includes artist’s fees, documentation costs, travel, materials, transport, design, fabrication, installation costs, lighting, signage, insurance and VAT. An additional sum may be available for ancillary works if required subject to approval in advance from the local authority.
Timescale
As this is a rolling commission for a panel of artists. Artists should indicate a proposed time scale for artwork. The first commission is expected to be available from January 2011.
Applications
All applications should be sent to The Arts Office, Westmeath County Council, County Buildings, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath no later than Thursday September 30th 2010.
For further information and a copy of the brief please contact the arts office.
Tel:044-9332140 Email: arts@westmeathcoco.ie Web:www.westmeathcoco.ie/arts