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The Art in Public Places Program and the New Mexico School for the Deaf seek to commission artwork

March 8, 2007

The Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) of New Mexico Arts and the New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) Local Selection Committee (LSC) seek to commission artwork for the new Early Childhood Development Center located on the NMSD Campus in Santa Fe.

The Local Selection Committee seeks a timeless, highly visual original artwork that communicates what it means to be a member of the deaf community while also expressing a childlike spirit. The LSC hopes that the work can become a signature pieces for the Early Childhood Development Center as well as for NMSD. Artwork that includes interactive elements is encouraged.

The selected artist may use any or all of the available area. The available area includes the story telling area, common room, waiting area, vestibules, main corridor and outside entranceways.

Up to 5 finalists will be selected. This project is open to all artists who are residents of the United States. Deaf artists are strongly encouraged to apply.

Project Amount $53,750.

Artists must receive a prospectus to apply. The prospectus can be downloaded from the website, http://www.nmarts.org/pdf/prospectus185.pdf, or by contacting the AIPP staff at, e-mail: aipp@state.nm.us telephone 505-827-6490, 800-879-4278.