Request for Proposal – Wanda Gag Sculpture Addendum #1

Project Description The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to commission a qualified sculptor to design and produce a new public art piece featuring Wanda Gag, world-renowned artist and author. The sculpture will be installed in downtown New Ulm, Minnesota, at 17 North Broadway on the front lawn of the New Ulm Public Library. The sculpture will be visible to all people entering the library through the Broadway doors and by traffic passing the library on the busiest street/highway in New Ulm. It also will be visible from inside the building. Scope of Work The Wanda Gag Sculpture Project is a community effort, spearheaded by the Wanda Gag House Association, a 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of the Wanda Gag House Association is to foster and develop an environment in our community for discovering and preserving the Gag Family art, traditions, and historical objects. Parameters of the Commissioned Sculpture

bronze sculpture

if a base is used, the material can be of the artist’s choice. Artist’s base material is subject to approval.

Wanda as an adult, life-size

capture essence of Wanda as a creative artist, illustrator, and author at work

period clothing and casual pose, barefoot

aesthetically pleasing from all sides

visually interesting

approachable and appealing to all ages

design capable of being miniaturized for marketing Location The approximate size of the lawn area is 24 feet by 44 feet. The bushes on site will be removed, and landscaping of the total area will take place to accommodate the sculpture. Artist input regarding landscaping is welcome. An existing concrete wall in front of the library could be part of the overall sculpture environment. Public Art Component The piece should be three-dimensional, durable, easily maintained, and freestanding. Artist must address engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance standards. The art piece must be fabricated with bolting or attachment to a concrete surface or a suitably designed footing. The artist shall be responsible for the design of the required footing (engineering) for the sculpture and give the plans to the Wanda Gag Sculpture Committee. The Committee will have the site prepared for installation. The artist will assist the Committee with the final placement. A prominent sign on the sculpture or base shall read: Wanda Gag Artist and Author 1893-1946

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Selection Process Members of the Wanda Gag Sculpture Committee, the New Ulm Public Library Board, and the local arts community will review the proposals. The submissions will be evaluated based on the above parameters. The top ones will be selected, and one will be chosen. Proposal Requirements

A. Clear narrative description of the proposed sculpture, including an estimated delivery and installation schedule.

B. Illustrations/conceptual designs: Additional visual support material and/or illustrations that depict the proposed sculpture. Designs should display colors and dimensions of the proposed art. Acceptable formats include:

a. Digital images in .jpg or .pdf format b. Illustrations on 8.5 x 11 page

C. Proposed budget not to exceed $50,000. The budget must cover the production and casting of the sculpture, base, delivery, and artist fee.

D. Examples of past work: Include up to five images of past work relevant to the current proposal. Funding The Wanda Gag Sculpture Committee has financial commitments, and fundraising is moving forward. $5,150 has been secured. This is a privately funded project. Instructions for Submittal of Proposals Please submit the above RFP materials by March 31, 2015, by mail or e-mail to: Wanda Gag Sculpture Committee P.O. Box 432 New Ulm, MN 56073 wandagaghouse@gmail.com Project Contact Diana Lee Schaefer 507-276-2830 Disclaimer The Wanda Gag Sculpture Committee reserves the right to terminate this project at any time, without notice. Selection of a finalist does not constitute a contract between the selected artist and the sculpture committee and is not a guarantee or a right to enter into a contract. Resources Brown County Historical Society, New Ulm, MN Kerlan Collection, University of Minnesota Libraries Books

Wanda Gag: The Story of an Artist by Alma Scott

Wanda Gag: A Catalogue Raisonne of the Prints by Audur Winnan

The Gag Family: German-Bohemian Artists in America by Julie L’Enfant

Wanda Gag: A Life of Art and Stories by Karen Nelson Hoyle

Growing Pains: Diaries and Drawings from the Years 1908-17 by Wanda Gag

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Request for Proposal – Wanda Gag Sculpture Ancillary Material

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Self-portrait

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