The Tempe Arts & Culture Division develops and manages the city's arts and culture programs and services. The City is dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and extended community by providing life-long engagement through accessible cultural, social, and educational experiences. The links below lead to Tempe Arts & Culture programs to help you discover and enjoy a variety of creative and cultural experiences. See a show, take a class, tour a building, peruse an exhibit… there’s much to see and do in Tempe!
For information about Tempe’s public art program visit: www.tempe.gov/PublicArt
For information about Art Grants visit: www.tempe.gov/artsgrants
For information about Galleries and Performing Arts visit: www.tempecenterforthearts.com
Deadline
Wednesday, July 31st 2024, at 5:00 PM
Description
The City of Tempe invites skilled local designers or artists to submit qualifications to create an eye-catching T-shirt design for our highly anticipated Tempe Jam event. The selected artist will be asked to create designs that draw inspiration from the local music scene and the event's iconic imagery of astronauts. The final design will be printed on commemorative T-shirts which will be given away for free to hundreds of event attendees.
The selected artist will be expected to participate in up to four design progress/revision meetings as well as the Tempe Jam event itself, on the evening of Saturday, November 16th.
Artists who have an active visual art practice as well as digital design skills are encouraged to apply. Artists who submit for this opportunity may be considered for other design related projects. Applications will be kept on file for use in the event of short turn around art commission opportunities.
Click here to see the 2023 design by Kelsey Phillips.
Tempe Jam Event Description
Tempe Jam is a free City of Tempe Community Arts event that honors and highlights local bands and musicians who live, work, or play in Tempe. This annual music celebration also features art activities, performances, food trucks, and a beer garden. The fourth annual iteration of the Tempe Jam will happen in Fall 2024 at the Tempe Sports Complex (8401 S. Hardy Drive.) The Tempe Jam highlights a few out of the 44 bands that were selected for the 2023-25 Tempe Playlist Program, which offers professional development resources to local bands and musicians.
Compensation: $750 for the final design.
Qualifications
Artists who meet the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Active visual art practice
- Skills in digital art: creating vector files, incorporating text and implementing revisions
- Reside in the metro-Phoenix area: Maricopa County and Pinal County
- Will be available the evening of Saturday, November 16th 2024.
Timeline
- June 10th - Call opens
- July 31st - Call closes at 5PM
- Beginning of Aug– Artist selected and notified.
- Aug– Sept – Progress/Revision Meetings
- Mid-Sept – Final design due
- Nov 16th – Tempe Jam event
How to apply
Work Samples
8 images
- We are looking to see a portfolio of your past work and not requiring a completed T-shirt design for this RFQ.
- At least half of the work samples must be created digitally
For Questions Contact:
Dani Godreau, Community Arts Coordinator
Dani_Godreau@tempe.gov
(480) 793-1257
Schedule a one-on-one meeting regarding this call here.
To submit your final report you must login or create a Submittable account
Within 60 days of completing the project, a Final Report must be submitted to the City of Tempe. The report will require you to share the outcomes of your project as well images and/or video documentation of your programming. Applicants who fail to complete final reports on time will not be eligible for future arts grants funding from the City of Tempe.
Pursuant to the Grant’s terms and conditions, the City of Tempe has the rights to use any materials submitted in the Final Report for data collection and promotional purposes.
DEADLINE
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm
Description
The City of Tempe is seeking 3 local dance artists for residencies in Tempe high schools. This Fall, each selected artist will complete residencies in two schools, leading workshops and rehearsals throughout the Fall semester. The pieces created in the residencies will premiere as part of the Dance Tempe showcase at Tempe Center for the Arts on January 14th, 2025, where the resident artists will also present their own professional work. This day also functions as a mini convention. Dance artists with experience in teaching, choreographing, mentorship, and/or youth engagement are encouraged to apply.
Expectations
Dance Tempe has two components: School Residencies and Performance Day/Convention
Selected artists are expected to:
Residencies (Sept-Dec 2024)
· Be available during school hours for workshops and rehearsals
· Lead residencies as an individual (no affiliated company members are allowed to complete any aspect of the residency)
· Teach one full day of workshops to all dance levels in selected schools (~5 classes per school, ~45 minutes each)
· Rehearse with and set a piece on the advanced class, to premiere at Tempe Center for the Arts (2-4 minutes in length; to be set in weekly rehearsals throughout the Fall semester)
· Complete the high school piece by December 13th, 2024 and return for final piece run the second week of January
· Upon selection, complete fingerprint clearance process (required for working in the school district)
Performance Day / Convention (Jan 14, 2025)
· Present their own professional work at Tempe Center for the Arts (5-9 minutes in length)
· Include costuming and lighting design in high school pieces and professional piece
· Be available the evening before the show, Jan 13th, for professional piece tech rehearsals
· Lead morning workshops, tech/dress rehearsals, and other event needs for the Dance Tempe convention and showcase on Jan 14th, 2025
Qualifications
Applicants who meet the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
· Experience teaching and choreographing with high school-level students
· Experience leading and choreographing with professional dancers
· Experience in dance programming, performing, rehearsing, and/or presenting
· Experience using creative skills in social practice, creative place-making, community engagement, and dance education
· Live in Maricopa County from August 2024 – February 2025
· Did not get selected as a Dance Tempe Resident Artist last year (2023-2024)
Compensation
$3,000 (with additional funding for performers in professional work)
Plus free rehearsal space if scheduled in advance!
· $500 – School Day Workshops: Teach two full days of workshops to every class period (one day at each school)
· $1,500 – School Choreographic Pieces: Rehearse with and set piece on the advanced class at both schools (two separate pieces and rehearsal schedules)
· $500 – Professional Choreographic Piece: Rehearse/create piece to be performed by your own professional company/collective
***Each professional dancer performing in your piece receives a stipend of $250 (Up to 5 dance artists)***
· $500 – Day of Show/Mini Convention: Teach large student workshops, participate in Q & A, lead tech and dress rehearsals for your pieces, perform
Timeline
July 31 – Application deadline
Mid Aug. – Selection panel / artists notified & begin fingerprint clearance card process Late Aug. – Selected artists begin scheduling process with dance teacher
Early Sept. – Onboarding meeting with artist, high school dance teacher, and Ellen
Early Sept.-Mid Dec. – Residency/rehearsal period
Early Dec. – Planning meeting for showcase performance Dec. 13 – Latest date to finish residency pieces
Dec. 16 - Jan. 2 – Winter Break
Jan. 7-10 – Final run of school pieces
Jan. 13 – Professional piece tech rehearsals at Tempe Center for the Arts
Jan. 14 – Dance Tempe day at TCA: mini convention and showcase performance
Applications will be reviewed and selected by a panel comprised of staff from Tempe Arts & Culture and Tempe Union High School District.
Applicants are encouraged to meet with Ellen Sickenberger, Community Arts Coordinator, for application mentorship. Click here to schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting.
To apply, either sign in or create a Submittable account by clicking the orange "Create Your Account" button below.
For Questions, Contact:
Ellen Sickenberger, Community Arts Coordinator - Ellen_Sickenberger@tempe.gov
(480)316-1389