Call For Artists Frequently Asked Questions

When are submissions due?

• Submissions are due February 15, 2012 to the ECFE Office.

Are artists the only people who can submit designs?

• No. The public art commission is open to all architects, landscape architects or teams of people with experience designing plaza and entrance areas.

Where is the entrance area in conjunction with the RFQ Schematic?

• The entrance area is in the top left corner of the schematic listed in the RFQ. See page 2 of the RFQ for photos of the entrance area. It is located on the north side of The Handke Center adjacent to the ECFE entrance, Door 6.

The RFQ mentions a $20,000 budget for the public art commission.   What is the $20,000 budget to cover?

• Each selected artist will be issued a $1,000 stipend to design their public art feature.  In addition, the budget for public art commission will be up to $20,000 for public art and plaza specifications, fabrication and installation. ECFE is looking at obtaining donations of labor and materials to aid in the building of the plaza.

Is there a size limitation on my resume?

• There is no size limitation on your resume, only on your letter of interest that should not exceed two pages.

Is there a recommended length for image annotations?

• There is no recommended size for annotations. Please describe your image clearly and succinctly and in a way that is easily understood by those who are not in the industry.

Will the panel reviewers be viewing this on a screen or on computers?

• Panel reviewers will be viewing artist submissions on both an LCD screen and on computers.

ECFE's Nature Classroom & Playground

Our Nature Classroom is underway thanks to grants and donations, but we have only begun! We need YOUR help in moving forward. Join us as we continue to build our Nature Classroom! To learn more, email us at: ecfe@elkriver.k12.mn.us

Did you know?

Research shows that when children have regular contact with nature they learn and grow better…physically, developmentally and in relationship to the natural world.

An activity to try... Take an I Spy walk with your kids!!!!!
“In this fast-paced society, we often rush children from place to place so quickly that they stop paying attention to the details of the world around them. The next time you take a walk with children, encourage everyone to see how many natural wonders they can find. Examine the spider’s web on a downspout or talk about how the dandelion can poke its way through a crack in the sidewalk. Even in cities, nature often finds a way to make its presence known and to survive, a good life lesson for us all.” From Teaching and Learning about the Natural World by Nancy Rosenow in Young Children, January 2008.