Request for Proposal

Artwork for Avera Addiction Care Center – Photography 

Avera is in the process of constructing the new Avera Addiction Care Center on 69th & Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD.  Avera is desirous of appropriate photographic imagery throughout the facility, in prominent locations.  The facility is scheduled to open in fall 2019.  

Mission and Vision

The development of the Avera Addiction Care Center is in keeping with the mission of Avera Health:

“Avera is a health ministry rooted in the Gospel.  Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.”

Scope of Building

The new facility will be comprised of two separate buildings; a program building and a residential building. 

Art Location

The intent of this RFP is to obtain photographic work that will be unique in its application within the facility.  The Avera Art Committee will have final rights on placement of all artwork.  

Statement of Interest

All individuals wishing to respond to this RFP for photographic work must submit a written and/or electronic statement of their interest and intention by Friday, June 7, 2019, no later than 12 NOON to:

Angela Storm

Interior Designer

Avera McKennan Hospital 

Attn: Facility Development
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

angela.storm@avera.org

*Statement of intent is simply to note that you are interested in participating and that you can meet the deadlines set below.

*Proposals without a statement of intent will not be accepted

Artistic Theme

Avera is proud of its sponsorship by the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters.  These two organizations of religious women have a long history of ministry and service to the people of the Dakotas.  More information on their history and sponsorships can be found at www.Avera.org.  

*The Avera Art Committee has come up with some specific theme words for this project:

Respect, Confidence, Hope, Serene, Peaceful and any symbolism with the letters “R”, “H” and/or “C” to coordinate with respect, confidence and hope.  Please also see the philosophy highlights noted later in the call. 

Please consider the above themes when selecting your submission images for this particular call for artwork.   

Submission of Proposal

Proposals must be submitted to Avera no later than Friday, June 21, 2019, no later than 12 NOON.  Submissions will not be accepted after this deadline.  All proposals should include the following:

  • Brief information on the artist.
  • Ability to make the September 13, 2019 deadline.
  • Budget for the completed piece without frame.  Shipping or delivery costs must be included in your submission price and cannot exceed the provided budget per piece.  
  • Available image sizes to present for purchase are 16”x24” or 20”x30”, please clearly communicate price based on size.   
  • Electronic submissions will not be accepted. 
  • All individual physical submissions must be labeled and easily identifiable by artist.  We will use your labeling as a way of ordering.  
  • Submissions should include the proposed paper style as well as any other information that may impact framing or installation. 
  • Submissions will become the property of Avera and will not be returned.

Submissions may be hand delivered to:

Plaza 2, 4th Floor Facility Development, Suite 403 (entrance in skywalk)

Attn Angela Storm
1301 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Submissions to be mailed should be addressed to:

Avera McKennan

Plaza 2 Facility Development Suite 403

Attn:  Angela Storm, 
1325 S. Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD  57105
*Electronic submissions will not be accepted for this call.

Site Visits and Questions

Questions, with respect to this RFP, should be directed to Angela Storm 605-322-7837 or via email at Angela.Storm@avera.org.  Should a site visit be required, it will be scheduled through Angela and only available for contracted artists.

Budget

Avera has established a budget for the commissioned and/or original works at a not to exceed $300 per piece.  Budget is to include all delivery and shipping costs.  We look to purchase around 70-75 pieces.

Selection Process

The selection committee consists of members of the Avera Addiction Care Center staff, Administration, community members and architectural and design consultants to Avera as well as Art Therapy staff.  This committee will review the submitted proposals from each artist.  Based on the Art Committee Philosophy, the committee will make final selections and then enter into a contract with the selected artist to complete the project.

Avera Art Committee Philosophy Key Points:

    • Color is important and desirable, brighten up not muted.  No black and white images.
    • Look for images that provoke powerful words like growth, faith, hope and transformation.
    • Images that speak to spirituality.
    • Images that reflect our diversity.
    • Positive reaction to American Indian art and images.
    • Water, scenery, living trees and living plants.
    • Images of our normal daily lives (community events, harvest, planting, etc.).
    • People are comfortable with the familiar.
    • Avoid images of sunsets and roads leading to nowhere.
    • Avoid images that show weather extremes (too much snow and ice or too much dry and parched land).