Commissioner Call Readiness Checklist Phase 1
Before creating an open call, please ensure you have gathered the following information and materials. Having these items prepared will allow you to efficiently build your call and leave you with the knowledge needed to manage it independently moving forward. Having this information attached to your call will result in the highest quality of applicants matching your requirements.
Example:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Di9qhdEnVCTbz8j1qk29DFefR_hrTwW7/view?usp=sharing
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Basics
- Project title
- Organization name
- Short project summary (Typically 1-3 paragraphs describing the opportunity)
- Background information
- Significance of the opportunity
- Installation location (city, state/province, country)
- Site type (indoor, outdoor, temporary, permanent, etc.)
- Primary project contact
- Contact email address
Budget & Timeline
- Estimated project budget range (minimum and maximum)
- Open calls without a minimum budget will attract applicants without experience at your budget level
- Application open date
- Application deadline
- Open Call Timeline
- Semi-finalists notifications
- Artist Selection
- Installation Beginning
- Installation Completion
- Artwork Opening
Artwork Information: More information is better
- Type(s) of artwork requested
- Preferred materials or mediums
- Desired project goals or themes
- Keywords associated with the project
- Site-specific requirements or limitations
- Installation considerations or restrictions
Eligibility
- Geographic Restrictions
- Artist years of experience requirements
- Diversity, cultural, or community-specific qualifications
- References required
- Ineligibility
- Family members
- Employees/consultants/contractors
Supporting Materials
- Site images
- Architectural drawings
- Renderings
- Maps
- Website/video links
- Other resources to learn more