CALL FOR COLLABORATIVE PROPOSALS
4CULTURE 2015 SITE SPECIFIC PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY: king county-based artists, individuals, organizations
and historic site stewards
APPLY: www.sitespecificarts.org/for-projects
CONTACT: Charlie Rathbun
charlie.rathbun@4culture.org | (206) 296-8675
DEADLINE OCTOBER 8, 2014 AT 5:00 PM
CALLING KING COUNTY HISTORIC SITES AND COLLABORATORS
King County based artists, individuals and organizations are invited
to explore creative partnerships with one or more King County historic
site(s) and to submit collaborative proposals for a public presentation
or installation in 2015. Interested applicants may peruse the Roster of
Historic Sites to find prospective sites, or they may seek out a site of
their own choosing.
King County historic sites wishing to participate may submit their site
information to be included in the online Roster of Historic Sites. The
Call for Historic Sites published in May 2014 will be ongoing until
September 12, 2014.
ABOUT
The 4Culture Site Specific Program began in 2005 to provide funding and
resources for the commissioning and presentation of visual art,
installation and performance in alternative and non-traditional
settings throughout King County, Washington. Now in its 10th year,
the program has supported dozens of projects and hundreds of
performances and installations in locations ranging from parks to
store fronts, city streets, historic sites, libraries, coffee shops,
department stores and vacant lots in a wide variety of urban and
rural outdoor settings, as well as non-traditional approaches within
established venues.
The primary goals of the 4Culture Site Specific program are to develop
new regional audiences for contemporary visual art and performance,
to increase creative opportunities for King County artists, to
actively engage the public and private sectors in creative
collaboration and to empower artists to engage with diverse sectors
of the community.
In recent years, the Site Specific Program has fostered internal
collaboration between the Heritage, Historic Preservation and Public
Art sections of 4Culture supporting projects at King County historic
sites and on the County trails system. In 2015 the program will
continue its focus on creative collaborations with King County
historic sites. Through Historic Site(s) Specific, the people, the historic
architecture, context and landscape will be illuminated for all King
County residents in new and interesting ways.
Some of the innovative historic concepts that have been successfully
realized through this program include:
 Illuminated Barn by Ann Watness Durant – Working in partnership
with Vashon property owner Laurie Geissinger, Ms. Durant used high
intensity lights to illuminate the interior of an antique slatted barn
creating a dramatic nighttime reverse image of the barn’s historic
architecture.
 Voices of Kent’s Pioneers by Book-It Theatre - A historical performance
set in a pioneer cemetery relating the history of those buried there
and the founding of this south King County community.
 Gentleman Desperado – An interactive play by playwright Keri Healey
based on the true story of the outlaw Harry Tracy performed on
the grounds of the Mary Olson Farmstead in Auburn
 If These Walls Could Talk – Hero Labs and Jane Kaplan. A dramatized
video capturing the colorful history of the Neely Mansion, a
historic home in south King County
APPLICATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Artists or organizations are encouraged to contact site stewards and
discuss a collaborative proposal together. Site stewards are invited to
reach out to King County based artists. All artistic disciplines are
eligible, including but not limited to: theater, music, dance, film or media,
literature, visual art, sculpture, design, and installation. Please Note: Site
management may exercise their own discretion in interviewing and
selecting collaborators including establishing their own timeline,
review procedures and decision making process.
A site may host multiple projects and may collaborate on up to three
project proposals. Site stewards will be expected to collaborate in the
project in whatever way possible, which may include any or all of the
following: active planning and participation, site access,
promotion/publicity, technical support, event insurance and/or the
engagement of local audience or community. (In cases where projects
may involve broadcast media only, ie. internet, video or film projection,
direct access to the site by the public may not be required).
PROJECT/APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
 Read all guidelines, and complete all necessary documents before
proceeding to the appropriate online application at
www.sitespecificarts.org/for-art/
 All projects must take place between January 1 and December 31 of 2015
at any eligible historic site.
Historic Site(s) Specific Guidelines
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 Each site may be represented in up to three separate collaborative
proposals.
 Artists, or creative collaborators may propose to work with as many
sites as possible, however the review committee will be looking for
unique and natural connections between the site, the project idea
and the collaborator. Drop-in generic projects or programs will be
less competitive.
 Anticipated 4Culture funding may range from $1,000 to $20,000 per
project and include artist fees, production costs and site expenses.
Matching funds, in-kind contributions, and community/volunteer
participation are encouraged.
 The number of projects selected and award levels will depend on the
range of applications and funding requests submitted. It is
anticipated that 10 to 15 projects will be selected.
 With rare exceptions, applications must be collaborative
proposals submitted jointly by a creative collaborator and a
historic site. An example of an exception would be a site, which is
also an artistic venue.
 Either the site steward or the collaborator may complete the online
application.
 All projects must be temporary and must not permanently alter or
impact the historic site.
WORK SAMPLE CRITERIA
The panel will review up to five minutes of video or audio work, up to 15
images, or 30 pages of writing sample. Website submissions should be
clearly organized to direct panel to relevant work samples.
TO SUBMIT AUDIO
EXTERNAL UPLOAD
You may submit up to three audio files using SoundCloud. Once
you have uploaded your files to SoundCloud that you would like
the selection panel to review, indicate the SoundCloud URL (e.g.
http://soundcloud.com/bob-m/03-bob-smith) on the Work Sample
Description sheet in the order in which you would like the files
reviewed. Work samples may not be submitted through other
media sharing sites. All submissions must be publicly accessible (not
private).
MAIL/DELIVER
Mail in or deliver one (1) CD with audio samples, in the required
format. Label the CD clearly with your full name. All CDs must be
self-executable and ready to play on a portable sound system.
TO SUBMIT IMAGE FILES
Historic Site(s) Specific Guidelines
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UPLOAD
Upload JPGs in the order in which they are to be reviewed, in the
required format.
MAIL/DELIVER
Mail in or deliver one (1) CD with audio samples, in the required
format. Label the CD clearly with your group name and Project
Title.
TO SUBMIT MANUSCRIPTS
UPLOAD
Portable Document Format (.pdf) preferred, (25) page maximum.
MAIL/DELIVER
Mail in or deliver three (3) copies of your manuscript, on white,
8.5x11" paper, in the required format. Do not punch holes or staple,
paperclip only.
TO SUBMIT VIDEO
EXTERNAL UPLOAD
You may submit up to three videos using Vimeo. Once you have
uploaded video selections to Vimeo that you would like the
selection panel to review, indicate the Vimeo URL (e.g.
http://www.vimeo.com/2992575) on the Work Sample Description sheet
in the order in which you would like the videos reviewed. Work
samples may not be submitted through other media sharing
sites. All submissions must be publicly accessible (not private).
MAIL/DELIVER
Mail in or deliver One (1) DVD with a maximum of three (3) work
samples in the order in which they are to be reviewed. DVDs must be
self-executable and if possible, with chapters. DVDs must be
clearly labeled with group name and project title. DVDs will be
played on a DVD player, not a computer. Test your DVD on standalone players prior to submission. MOV, WMV and other file formats
will not be accepted.
PROGRAM TIMELINE AND REVIEW PROCESS
Applications are due Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Through a committee/panel
review process, 4Culture will select proposals and allocate funding awards.
Temporary projects that reflect the unique physical and/or historic
context of the site will be most desirable. The review panel will consider the
creative quality of the project and the unique relevance of the project to
Historic Site(s) Specific Guidelines
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the site proposed. Approval and award notification will take place in late
November 2014 and projects may contract and begin development in January
2015.
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO HISTORIC SITES THAT ARE:
 Designated King County or Interlocal City Landmarks, or
 Designated City of Seattle Landmarks, or
 Included in 4Culture’s Destination Heritage Guide series, or
 Included in 4Culture’s Inventory of Historic Halls, or
 Managed by heritage museums or historical organizations, or
 Pre-determined by 4Culture to qualify as historically significant for
the purposes of this program. Please contact program staff to discuss
your potential site if unknown.
 Sites on the Historic Sites Roster are determined to be as historically
significant by 4Culture for the purposes of this program. Please
contact program staff to discuss your potential site if unknown.
ELIGIBILITY FOR COLLABORATORS IS OPEN TO:
 Individuals and organizations residing in or located in King County,
Washington.
 Creative projects of all artistic disciplines including but not limited
to: theater, music, dance, film or media, literature, visual art,
sculpture, design, or installation.
 Projects which have a dynamic relationship to the specific history
and/or architecture of the site.
EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA
The following criteria will be considered by the review committee in
selecting proposals for the 2015 Historic Site(s) Specific Program. In addition
to these criteria, the overall selection of proposals will include
consideration of geographic, ethnic and discipline diversity.
 Demonstrated history of accomplishment and quality of artistic
work
 Originality of project concept
 Readiness to collaborate as evidenced by the signed Memo of
Understanding
 Community impact and potential to reach audiences
 Unique relationship of proposed project to the proposed site
 Demonstrated feasibility and ability of the collaborators to
successfully realize project
 Appropriateness of concept to a public community setting
Historic Site(s) Specific Guidelines
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2014 Historic Site(s) Specific Application
4Culture
101 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, WA 98104
www.4culture.org
Deadline:
October 8, 2014
Instructions
206 296.7580
TTY 711
Online applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00
pm PSD on
Wednesday, October 8, 2014.
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Read the Historic Site(s) Specific guidelines before submitting
application.
1. Site
Name:
Historic Name (if different):
2. Physical
Address:
Primary Contact: Mr.
3. Site Management
First Name:
Contact
Information
Ms.
Title:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
Area Code:
Phone:
e-mail:
Area Code:
Fax:
http://
Zip:
County Council District Number:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/referenceresources/electionmaps/findmydistrict
.aspx
4. Creative
Collaborator
Individual/
Organization
Information
Org Name:
Org Contact Name: Mr.
First Name:
Ms.
Title:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
Area Code:
Phone:
e-mail:
Area Code:
Fax:
http://
Zip:
County Council District Number:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/referenceresources/electionmaps/findmydistrict
.aspx
5. Application
Checklist:
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This Application Cover Page
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One or two page project narrative
One page project budget
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Memo of Understanding signed by both Site Steward and Creative
Collaborator
One page artist resume or bio
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Work Sample(s); CD/DVD, Writing sample, Website address
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Work Sample Description(s)
Call for Historic Sites Application (if not included in the 2014 Roster
of Historic Sites)
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[DATE]
Application Attachment
4Culture Historic Site(s) Specific
MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING
The purpose of this Memo of Understanding is to help the historic site
and creative collaborator to anticipate various issues that may arise
throughout the course of planning, development and presentation of
the project and to affirm that the site and collaborator have agreed
to submit this as a joint application.
Please allow this to document stand as a Memo of Understanding
between [Creative Collaborator] and [Historic Site Manager] for
[Historic Site].
The parties agree to collaborate on an application proposal to the
4Culture Historic Site(s) Specific Program and, if awarded funding, to
share responsibility for the planning and public presentation of one or
more events at [Historic Site]. The parties agree to review and discuss the
following topics of consideration where applicable.
This list is not intended to be all inclusive and may be updated or revised.
After the award notification and throughout the development process
the parties are encouraged to revisit this agreement and reaffirm their
respective roles in the implementation of the project.
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Access to the site for project development rehearsal/staging and
technical needs
Staging area and/or onsite storage of equipment or production/set
materials
Known site access restrictions for collaborators or public
Liability insurance for the site and/or event (will be required for all
projects)
Intellectual property rights for the use of original source material
Event promotion, advertising, audience outreach
Volunteer coordinator
Ticket sales if applicable
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Concession sales
Ticket or concession income
Site security for equipment and public
Onsite parking and signage
Signed and agreed:
Date:
Site Management
Date:
Collaborator
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
After completing the checklist visit www.sitespecificarts.org/forprojects and follow the appropriate link under “To Apply”
 Application Cover Page with primary contact information for both
the site and creative collaborator.
 One to two page written narrative describing the proposed project.
 One page anticipated project budget including all fees, production,
promotion, and site expenses
 One page Memo of Understanding, signed by both site management and
creative collaborator, outlining individual roles and responsibilities
for implementing the project.
 One page artist applicant resume or bio of relevant work history
 Documentation of artist applicant’s relevant work history which
may include a website, CD/DVD digital video, audio, visual artwork, or
writing samples.
 One page work sample description including context for excerpted
work and artist’s role
 Proposals for historic sites that are not already included in the 2015
Roster of Historic Sites must include the Site Roster Application with
their application.
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