BILLY RAY MEMORIAL PROJECT
Eastside Community Center, Tacoma
Budget: $70,000 all-inclusive
Deadline: February 13, 2018, 11:59pm
Eligibility: must live in Washington or Oregon, 18 years or older
Opportunity
Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a memorial artwork honoring Billy Ray, his legacy, and the work of Team Billy Ray. Once selected, the artist will work with the design team to identify an appropriate, prominent location at the site. The resulting artwork should incorporate Billy Ray's likeness and use written elements to tell his story (incorporated or as supporting signage). As space and budget allow, it may also include seating or other associated amenities that support the piece. The artist will have the opportunity to talk with key family and friends, in order to honor Billy Ray's energy, essence, and humanity, and may choose to use his inspiring quote: "you got this". Most importantly, the artwork should be a welcoming, interactive space for remembering and honoring Billy Ray's powerful story. Local and regional artists are encouraged to apply, with priority given to artists with a tie to the Eastside community.
About Billy Ray Shirley
As a resident of the Eastside of Tacoma, Washington, Billy Ray Shirley, III dreamed of opening his own community center in the neighborhood where he recognized the lack of facilities that provide a safe place as well as activities catering to the youth within the neighborhood. Unfortunately, he became a victim of homicide before he could make his dream come true, at the age of 17. Shocked by this tragedy, friends of Billy Ray came together to form Team Billy Ray and start the hard work of making sure that his death was not in vain.
How to Apply
Eligible artists and artist teams interested in this opportunity must submit the following three items via Submittable (https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit):
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rebecca Solverson, 253-591-5564, rebecca.solverson@cityoftacoma.orgmailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org.
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BILLY RAY MEMORIAL PROJECT
Eastside Community Center, Tacoma
Budget: $70,000 all-inclusive
Deadline: February 13, 2018, 11:59pm
Eligibility: must live in Washington or Oregon, 18 years or older
Opportunity
Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a memorial artwork honoring Billy Ray, his legacy, and the work of Team Billy Ray. Once selected, the artist will work with the design team to identify an appropriate, prominent location at the site. The resulting artwork should incorporate Billy Ray's likeness and use written elements to tell his story (incorporated or as supporting signage). As space and budget allow, it may also include seating or other associated amenities that support the piece. The artist will have the opportunity to talk with key family and friends, in order to honor Billy Ray's energy, essence, and humanity, and may choose to use his inspiring quote: "you got this". Most importantly, the artwork should be a welcoming, interactive space for remembering and honoring Billy Ray's powerful story. Local and regional artists are encouraged to apply, with priority given to artists with a tie to the Eastside community.
About Billy Ray Shirley
As a resident of the Eastside of Tacoma, Washington, Billy Ray Shirley, III dreamed of opening his own community center in the neighborhood where he recognized the lack of facilities that provide a safe place as well as activities catering to the youth within the neighborhood. Unfortunately, he became a victim of homicide before he could make his dream come true, at the age of 17. Shocked by this tragedy, friends of Billy Ray came together to form Team Billy Ray and start the hard work of making sure that his death was not in vain.
How to Apply
Eligible artists and artist teams interested in this opportunity must submit the following three items via Submittable (https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit):
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rebecca Solverson, 253-591-5564, rebecca.solverson@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org>.
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