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Call-out for Artists and Photographers: Local and regional scenic photographic images for custom wall graphics
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Northern Health is looking for artists and photographers to submit local and regional[1] scenic photographic images to be purchased/licensed by Northern Health and used for permanent custom wall graphics in various locations within the new Hospital.
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BACKGROUND:
Construction on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital began in July 2023, is anticipated to be open and ready for patients by Spring 2027.
Graham Design-Builders was the successful proponent selected to complete the design and build the new Hospital.
The approach and strategy for the interior design for the new Hospital is informed by the surrounding natural environment:
- The flow of the Peace River
- The important connections via the Alaska Highway, railroads, rivers, and creeks
- The big sky with the northern lights/aurora borealis
INTERIOR DESIGN THEMES:
Each level’s interior design theme is based on regional inspiration and has the corresponding wayfinding colours:
CUSTOM GRAPHIC LOCATIONS:
Examples of two locations with sample custom graphics:
The following 13 locations in the new DCDH are planned to have custom wall graphics:
COMPENSATION:
Northern Health will compensate artists $1,800 per successful image, up to a maximum total of $23,400 for all 13 identified custom graphic locations throughout the new Hospital.
DELIVERABLES:
Please submit the following with your package:
- Digital files of local and regional photographic scenic images that align with the identified themes
- For each image submitted, identify which level and theme it aligns with and the preferred location
- Aspect ratios and dimensions of the images
- Original un-flattened artwork files
Please note:
- You are not required to coordinate the ordering or installation of the custom wall graphics as Graham Design-Builders is responsible for doing so.
- Submissions of images remain the property of the artist/photographer and are only required for initial evaluation purposes.
- Images will not be used or shared outside of the evaluation committees, if the submission is not successful.
- Please feel free to include watermarks and/or logos on submission images.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Vector artwork – EPS, AI, PDF (editable)
- Raster artwork – TIFF (preferred), PSD, PSB, JPEG (high res)
- Resolution – At least 150 PPI at 100% of the image size (300 PPI is preferred)
- 21MP and larger
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Evaluation and approval of submissions will include review and input from the DCDH Art Committee and Northern Health representatives and be based on the following criteria:
- Respecting the Treaty 8 First Nations and the connection to the area where the new Hospital is being built within their territory
- Reflecting the larger vision and goals of the project
- Creating harmony with the design of the new Hospital
- Representing key local and regional landmarks
- Contributing to a sense of place
- Creating welcoming spaces for patients, visitors, and staff to gather and generate conversation
Northern Health will ultimately decide which images appear in which locations, based on evaluation of all the submissions and the above criteria. There is no guarantee the image will appear in the preferred location; however successful artists/photographers will be notified of any proposed location changes following the evaluation period.
LEGAL INFORMATION:
Selected artists/photographers will be required to sign a formal agreement, assigning certain intellectual property rights to Northern Health. Within the agreement, the artist/photographer will license the physical display of the images.
Northern Health will not reproduce or distribute the images without express consent from the artist/photographer; however, as part of a public display, photographs or images of the facility used for promotional material may capture the artwork in-situ. Such use will be authorized within the agreement.
SCHEDULE:
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please submit your package with the subject:
“DCDH Art Submission: Custom Graphics – ”
To:
Ashley Pannozzo
DCDH Community Engagement and Communications Liaison
Ashley.pannozzo@northernhealth.ca
Given the large file sizes that are being requested, please feel free to use a file sharing tool such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc. for your submission as they are likely to be too large to send via email. If you’d prefer a physical drop-off (USB, hard drive, etc.), please reach out to coordinate.
QUESTIONS?
Please email Ashley Pannozzo (Ashley.pannozzo@northernhealth.ca) if you have any questions or require any additional information regarding this opportunity.
[1] Local and regional is defined as: Dawson Creek and area, B.C. Peace River Region between the Rocky Mountain Foothills (west) and the Alberta Plains (east), South and North Peace River Regions, and Northeast British Columbia.
