Call to Artists

Project:

Brooks College of Health Addition
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

Budget: $25,800

Deadline: June 20, 2008

Located in Jacksonville, this comprehensive urban university primarily serves Florida residents especially those of the State's northeastern region. It also serves an increasing number of students from across and beyond the nation. The University of North Florida is located on a 1300+ acre campus at the Southeast quadrant in Duval County. The campus is nested in a natural setting of upland ridges, and wetland valleys with man made lakes. The academic core of the campus is situated at the inner central ridge, thus automatically buffered from South, West, and East expressways and provides an ideal setting for higher learning. The natural woodlands of the campus area are accessible through a triad of trails situated at the southwest quadrant of the campus.

The Brooks College of Health addition will be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, a private, non-profit group that encourages environmentally responsible buildings. The council's primary tool to accomplish that is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, which measures a building's impact on its surroundings. The four-story brick building will be located near the center of campus adjacent to the Administration Building and the new Student Union Building (currently under construction). This facility will house UNF's School of Nursing, Student Health Services, Classrooms and administrative office space.

Consistent with UNF's traditional practice of working closely with partner organizations in the community, the Brooks College of Health has established strong working relationships with the major hospitals and healthcare providers in the region, as well as government health departments, school districts, community health organizations and health-related businesses. These organizations work hand-in-hand with the College to identify community needs, anticipate and address issues, conduct research and provide educational and career opportunities for students. The College is continually working to provide specialized programming in a wide range of health care fields.

Sites for Artwork

The project's Art Selection Committee has selected several potential sites for the placement of artwork or sculpture as listed below (No priority order). The Committee is open to commissioning site-specific work and/or purchasing existing artwork. The Committee strongly encourages submissions that relate to healing, health and community involvement.

Note: Existing work(s) should be ready to install and prices should include delivery or shipping costs. All types of media are welcome. Also, this project will accept digital images only. See the Call to Artists page for a description of submission items.

For This Project Mail Submissions to
Art in State Buildings
University of North Florida
Brooks College of Health
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2664
Attn: Pam Niemczyk

Send Express Entries to:
University of North Florida
Brooks College of Health
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2664
Attn: Pam Niemczyk

Project Inquiries:
Pam Niemczyk
(904) 620-2810

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Sites for Artwork

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