Call for Art- CN Pryor Child Development Center

Description
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) is accepting bids for original art to be displayed at the Pryor Child Development Center in Pryor, OK.
Detail
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) is accepting bids for original art to be displayed at the Pryor Child Development Center in Pryor, OK.

LA 25-05 requires all Cherokee Nation construction and/or renovation projects $500,000+ to set aside 1% of the total project cost for the procurement of culturally appropriate art. The use of these funds allows the Cherokee Nation to share our rich history, culture, and heritage through visual art.

CNB only accepts bids from Cherokee Nation citizens who can provide identification as such, and artists previously designated as Cherokee National Treasures.

Description
The Cherokee Nation Child Development Center with Head Start will provide up to 150 children a safe place to learn and grow. The center will be built east of ‘The District’, MidAmerica’s 162-acre development that incorporates retail, multi-family housing, residential homes, and parks and trails.
The center is seeking original artwork, to be displayed on the walls of the new facility. Artwork may be related to, but is not limited to, the following:
•        Culture & History
•        Education
•        Animals (within the Cherokee reservation)
•        “Child Friendly” Art
•        Large scale flat art
•        Landscape art (sculptures, stonework, woodwork, etc.)
Bids should include proposed artwork, medium (ex. acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, reed, clay, etc.), dimensions and price.

REQUIREMENTS
        Artists’ submissions should include image of artwork, dimensions, medium, and price. A form will be provided for digital submissions.
        Artists are allowed to submit a maximum of 20 pieces.
        Artists that submit their work with syllabary will be subject to having our translation team review for accuracy.
        Artists’ work will be subject to a review of cultural authenticity.
        It is the artist responsibility to mail or deliver the art if selected.
        We will only accept completed works of art.
Proof of Citizenship
Cherokee Nation law requires the purchase of art from Cherokee Nation citizens only. You must submit a copy of your Blue Card or Citizenship Card when submitting an initial bid. No exceptions.

Bid submission:
Bids will be accepted digitally.

Bid Information
Bids can be submitted digitally to CED Senior Buyer, Amy Eubanks at amy.eubanks@cn-bus.com no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 4th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Eubanks via email or at (918) 422-6593.

Digital bids must include the following:
•        Title
•        Price
•        Description of the work
•        Medium
•        Dimensions
•        Art form filled out for each piece submitted.
•        Citizenship card copy
Documents

Submission Form

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