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Call: R.I. Fire Academy Phase 3, Exeter
Eligibility: Open to all working artists from New England and New York. Students are ineligible to apply.
Budget: $28,000.
Deadline: Sept. 3, 2024
Artwork for Phase 3 of the R.I. Academy will be commissioned through Rhode Island’s Public Art Law, which mandates that 1% of all state capital construction and renovation funds be allocated to the purchase and maintenance of public art. Through this program, the State recognizes that “public art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens”. The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (“RISCA”) administers the selection process under the provisions of the law.
The mission of the Rhode Island State Fire Academy (RIFA) is to provide coordinated education and training to the fire services; promote and enhance firefighter safety; and develop high-quality training programs. It serves the training needs of Rhode Island’s 6,000 firefighters by offering basic and advanced training in various disciplines as well as a Municipal Recruit Firefighting Academy.
This unique project embodies the spirit and purpose of the RIFA training facility. As a possible jumping-off point, the panel would like artists to consider the essence of the building’s use and role in preparing the trainees for life in public service. Through RIFA’s rigorous, experiential training programs, trainees hone their skills, learn to work together, and develop confidence and trust in their abilities and each other. Fire service requires physical strength, teamwork, critical observational and communication skills, mental agility, and resilience. This is a job, a lifestyle, and a vocational calling that cultivates a deep sense of belonging, of being part of a community with a storied tradition of service. Fire service requires dedication, courage, and support from family and friends.
View photos of the Fire Academy.
Questions? reach out to RISCA.contact@arts.ri.gov
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