So I just got this email and it seems interesting. @MellissaRhodes introduced me to this little nugget of a place in Dallas and it’s straight thrilling and a full body workout for adults who get lost among the tubes (Me being one - don’t wear a pencil skirt and crappy shoes when visiting). The place is off Lamar and runs under the name of SPARK! It’s the type of place I’m going to open once my son graduates and I can bask in piles of money and quick visits from students where I can wow and ditch them wahahahaahahahaha. Heres a link: http://sparkdallas.org
Anyways - they are looking for people to add to the madness in exchange for cold hard money - not a ton of money - but money never the less. Take a look if you would like @Darcy_Neal this is a good option for a quick infusion of funds. Here you go: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-9lwxsfTaRgUzltSVhrYXFtTlU/view?usp=sharing
Objective:
To engage more members of the community with SPARK!
Increase the number of exhibits to look at and interact with at SPARK!
Combined with the interest to add more color, more interactive elements, and an ever changing environment, the competition will raise awareness about SPARK! and engage more of the creative community.
Open to:
• High School Students
• College Students
• General Public
Judging criteria:
• Installation may be done in a single creative discipline or across multiple disciplines
• Concepts that are not already represented will have great appeal
• How will the Installation benefit SPARK! guests and serve our mission?
• What will make the installation exciting to interact with?
• Please present a timeline showing when the installation will be complete
• Can it be assembled off site and then installed? Or, does it need to be created on site?
• Where is the proposed location for the installation?
• What is the upkeep of the installation?
• What are the out of pocket cost for materials?
• Will re-purposed or recycled materials be used?
• What age range is the installation for? Is it safe for young children?
• Any measures need to be taken to ensure safety?
Schedule:
• Competition Launch – October 5th – All those interested in competing are invited to visit SPARK! from 4:30-6:30 and will be given a spec sheet on the competition with insights as to what SPARK! is seeking. The opportunity to tour the facility will be a huge asset in designing your submission. Spec sheets will be available at the SPARK! office from October 3, 2016 through October 21st . Unscheduled tours will not be offered, but SPARK! is open to the public every Saturday between 10-4 and you are welcome to use this time to scope out your installation site and brainstorm your project. (Admission fee required.)
• November 11th – Installation ideas, sketches, timeframe and budgets due to SPARK! for review and questions.
• December 2nd – Winners notified and installations timeframe set up.
Please submit online at Jotform.com
• Name of Project
• Name of Designer
• Age of Designer (if high school)
• Contact Info
• A maximum of 150 words describing the project and presenting the experience offered to visitors
• Layout of selected images and/or sketches describing the project
• View or elevations of the installation indicating size and specifications of materials
• Timeframe to install
• Budget for installation
• Level of Submission
• Parent Signature if in high school or under 18
All installations will be reviewed and judged by the SPARK! Creative Committee. All decisions are final. Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the installation.
Audience # of winning Installations Level of Prize
High School Students 3 $250
High School Students 3 $500
High School Students 1 $1,000
College Students 3 $250
College Students 3 $500
College Students 1 $1,000
General Public 4 $250
General Public 3 $500
General Public 1 $1,000
For more information or to inquire about visiting SPARK! please contact Lori Carey, Community Engagement Manager, at 214.421.7727 or [email protected].