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Call For Artists: Public Art Opportunity for Orange County’s New Innovation Lab

The Orange County Public Art Review Board recently announced an opportunity for artists to develop artwork for Orange County’s Innovation Lab to be located within the newly opened Pine Hills Multicultural Center.

Orange County’s Innovation Lab is one of the ways that Orange County is working toward combining STEM Programs with Art, creating STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Set to open in 2025, Orange County’s Innovation Lab will be an inspirational space for creators of all ages to conceive and create technology-based items and ideas from robotics to virtual reality.

Once completed, the center will feature a variety of spaces including a computer lab, collaboration and training spaces, Virtual Reality Den, Telecom Training Room, Idea Lab and two fully equipped Fabrication Spaces. The Center will also include a large flexible gathering space fully outfitted for sound, light, and video, suitable for TED Talks, industry meetings, and community events.

This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media. Student artists may also apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work. Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, facility environment and values of the county and this particular community.

A total of $77,600 has been approved for artwork. The selected artist(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract. The artist will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at midnight.

For more information and to submit an entry, visit the link below or scan the QR Code.

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info. php?ID=12241