Coláiste Chú Chulainn Marshes Lower Dundalk Co. Louth
Deadline 12 noon Friday 2nd April 2021.
Applications are requested by email to rinawhyte@yahoo.com
Introduction Coláiste Chú Chulainn is a 1,000 place post-primary school which was opened in September 2014. Coláiste Chú Chulainn was constructed on a spacious ten acre site at the Marshes in Dundalk town centre. It is one of the most one of the most architecturally well designed, modern, high-tech, comfortable and well-resourced schools in the country. Coláiste Chú Chulainn is a co-educational, multidenominational learner–centred school. It is the aim of our school community to provide a comprehensive education in which every member of Clann Choláiste Chú Chulainn is encouraged to learn, develop and attain excellence. Forbairt/development of the student is central to every aspect of school life. We strive to nurture students’ holistic development, to cultivate a strong work ethic and to help our students develop as caring and responsible young people.
The Commissioning Process:
The selection process will take the form of a Two Stage Open Competition. It is open to all
interested professional artists at any stage of their career or experience. Selection will be
based on the information supplied, establishing the competence of the artists to carry out
this commission. No designs or detailed proposals are required in Stage 1.
Stage 1
Artists are invited to express their interest in being considered for this project at the first
stage of this commission. Artists may do this by completing the application form and
submission of a CV and images / details of recent relevant works / projects.
The closing date for receipt of Stage 1 completed application form together with supporting
documentation and material is 12 noon Friday 2 April, 2021 and must be emailed to
rinawhyte@yahoo.com
Stage 2
From the completed Stage 1 applications; a shortlist of artists will be selected by panel jury.
This panel, whose decision is final, has the right to clarify any issue which may arise in the
course of selection. Stage 2 short listed artists will be paid a concept development fee of
€300 to work on a detailed proposal for final selection. A Stage 2 brief will be available to
shortlisted artists and a site visit is expected at this stage.
Coláiste Chú Chulainn reserves the right not to proceed with any submissions received.
Selection Panel:
The Selection Panel will consist of four members of the Public Art Working Group and two
Professional Artists and will be chaired by the Curator / Project Manager.
Project Delivery Timeline:
It is anticipated that the project would commence during 2021 and be completed by the end
of 2021 or early 2022. The artist should demonstrate their ability to fulfil this timeframe. The
final timeline will be agreed with the commissioned artist at contract stage.