Science world - Rquest for proposal - Oct 9, 2015

EXHIBIT: Interactive Shadow Art Wall for Illusions Gallery
LOCATION: 1st floor circulations, wall 2
GALLERY: Illusion Gallery Refresh 15-16
BUDGET: CAD$8000

KEY DATES:
RFP Issued: Friday October 9th 2015
Proposal Due Date: Monday Oct.19th 2015
Proposal Format: One emailed, print quality pdf portfolio
Proposal Evaluation: Week of October 19th – 24th
Contract Negotiation & Award: Week of October 26th – 30th

ABOUT US
Science World’s mission is to engage British Columbians in science and to inspire future science and technology leadership throughout our province.

UNDERSTANDING THE ILLUSIONS GALLERY
The Illusions gallery challenges the mind with puzzles and boggles the brain with illusions. Families enjoy a gallery with interactive displays that encourage intrigue and inspire critical thinking. We want our visitors to understand that our flawed perceptions is the reason why science is so important.

INTERACTIVE SHADOW ART WALL (ISAW)
Exhibit Objective:
The sculptural, interactive shadow art wall will illustrate that things are not always what they seem and will encourage guests to engage in scientific activity to discover the difference between perception and reality.

Physical Structure
Approximately H:85” x L:170” with two parts. Lighting supplied by Science World. Part 1. A permanently adhered number of small science related icons of various heights and shapes to cast a shadow of a child’s head (approx. H:85” x L:98”). A set of similar moveable magnetic wall pieces that guests use to make a piece of shadow art of their own. The number of pieces is TBD in collaboration with Science World. Science World will provide the finished, painted wall with steel backing for the magnetic interactive. Part 2. A cast shadow title from wire or mixed media as shown in the attached reference images. Final phrase of approx 6-10 words maximum TBD with Science World asks that the artist sign a model release form should Science World choose to take a time-lapse video of the installation to be delivered across a number of Science World media channels. Please see the attached reference images for more specific information related to materials and dimensions.

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