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Chairman Rocco Landesman Announces a Request for Proposals for a New "Art Works" Logo for the NEA
Monday, February 08, 2010
During a visit to a graphic design class at the Design and Architecture Senior High school (DASH) in Miami's Wynwood/Design District, NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman announced that the National Endowment for the Arts has released a request for proposals (RFP) for a new "Art Works" logo; the RFP is available here.
The visit to DASH was part of the Chairman's latest stop on his "Art Works" tour across America; he was in Miami to see the role that design, architecture, and artists play in creating the greater Miami area. When used by the Chairman, the phrase "art works" has three meanings: "art works" are the plays, paintings, dances, films and the other works of art that are the creation of artists; "art works" describes the effect of art on audiences and viewers, art works to transport, transform, inspire, and challenge us; and "art works" is a reminder that arts workers are real workers with real jobs who are part of this country's real economy.
While visiting with senior students in a graphic design class at DASH, the Chairman announced the RFP that invites proposals for a new "Art Works" logo for the NEA. The proposed logos should incorporate all three of the meanings of "Art Works" and tie them to the NEA in such a way that the proposed logo might be used alone or in conjunction with the NEA's current logo. Complete information about the RFP requirements and instructions for submitting may be found at www.arts.gov/artsworksdesign.
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February, 26, 2010. Potential proposers must direct all inquiries to Latonca Harris at harrisl@arts.gov or (202) 682-5476.