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Public Art Commission

Project Theme and Location & Budget

This Percent for Art commission arises out of the construction of a large public housing development. The site is adjacent to the Royal Canal and Longford Railway Station, both locations were points of departure for Longford emigrants for almost two hundred and fifty years.

Longford emigrants emigrated to every point on the globe and both they and their descendents made enormous positive contributions to their host societies in every walk of life, from sport through business and politics to culture and entertainment.

Consequently Longford Town Council wishes to dedicate this public art commission as a recognition and celebration of the achievements of Longford emigrants everywhere.

Budget:  €53,000

Timeframe.

  1. Publication of Notice: 01/09/08
  2. Site Visit: 17/09/08
    [Please notify the County Arts Office of your intention to attend the site meeting in advance.
    Visiting artists will meet the County Arts Officer and Town Engineer outside Longford Town Council, Market Square, Longford at 11.00am. As the visit will be to a working construction site all those attending will be required to provide and wear protective hard hat, reflector jacket and safety foot wear.]
  3. Submission of proposals: 14/11/08
  4. Adjudication: 20/11/08
  5. Completion and Installation: 30/05/09

Associated Files.

Application Details.
Application Form

Location Maps.

Location Map 1
Location Map 2
Location Map 3

Site Photos.

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