BAAM Bike Rack Design Contest
November 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM
BAAM
Building African American Minds is seeking Design Proposals for functional artistic bike racks that will accommodate 6 to 8 bicycles. This competition is open to artists and design professionals, as well as community members with an eye for fun and functionality. Everyone is encouraged to participate. All complete submissions will be considered.
A Selection Committee representing BAAM students, parents, and neighbors will choose ONE WINNING DESIGN to be located at the BAAM Athletic Center on Jowite Street in Easton.
- Design must be unique. Designs representing Easton’s history and culture are encouraged.
- Rack must accommodate a minimum of three bicycles properly secured to the frame
Applicant must submit a graphic representation and description of project, including proposed materials and dimensions.
Timeline:
Application Opens: August 27, 2024
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
Committee Deliberation: January 2025
Announcement of Selection: February 6, 2025
Dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
*The Committee reserves the right to reject or accept all submissions at their discretion.
Application, Procedure, and Program Guidelines
- The Applicant will be credited with the design, however, ownership of the finished piece will be turned over to BAAM.
- The rack will be installed at no cost to the applicant.
- Final design selection will be at the discretion of the Selection Committee
Rack Guidelines and Specifications
- Bike rack designs should blend with area architecture and features of the BAAM buildings.
- Racks must support bicycle upright in its frame in two places.
- Must enable the frame and one wheel of the bicycle to be secured with a standard U-lock.
Each Entry Must Include the Following
- A pdf file of the design proposal in 8.5”x11” format.
- A graphic representation of the proposed format and installation is required. Acceptable forms might include computer-generated simulations, line drawings, color renderings, or other means of graphic representation of the proposed installation that adequately conveys the nature of the artist’s proposal.
- A Proposal Narrative (maximum of 3000 characters, about 500 words) accompanying the graphic representation that includes:
- A description of how the design represents Easton’s history and/or culture, if applicable.
- A brief biography (maximum of 1500 characters, about 250 words) that describes your interest in this project.
- Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and Social Media included on all submitted documents.
Upon announcement of the winning design, the selection committee will award a $1,500 prize to the selected design and $300 to each of the four runners-up.
Please submit applications material to grants@baaminc.org by 11:59 p.m., November 1, 2024.
If you have any questions please contact grants@baaminc.org.
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