[PCA] Fwd: [Pollinator] DEADLINE TOMORROW: 2016 Pollinator Poster - Artist RFP

[De Angelis, Patricia]

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*2016 “Trees for Bees”*

*Poster Job Advertisement*



*The Pollinator Partnership is seeking an artist to render the 2016
Pollinator Poster, this year focusing on “Trees for Bees.”  To apply to
illustrate the poster, please send a one-page narrative concept idea with a
draft sketch to Kelly Rourke at kr at pollinator.org <kr at pollinator.org> by
Friday, December 11, 2015 by 3 PM PST. Final illustration will be due by
Monday, February 1, 2016.*



*Background*

The Pollinator Partnership (P2) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization-- the
largest organization in the world dedicated to the protection and promotion
of pollinators and their ecosystems. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies,
beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for
bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our
ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce.
Unfortunately they are in trouble. Some species have seen a 90% decline in
their populations over the last decade.  Without the actions of
pollinators, agricultural economies, our food supply, and surrounding
landscapes would break down.



*Our Solution for Sustainability*

Pollinator Partnership addresses issues of pollinator health and decline
using many resources and projects. We are dealing with a complex issue that
does not have a simple solution, but by addressing each area where
pollinators interface with people we can make a significant impact in
pollinator, ecosystem, and human health.  One way we address this issue is
through outreach, education, and action.



*Purpose*

Each year, the Pollinator Partnership, along with a wide range of partners
(including federal agencies, non-profits, for-profits, individuals, etc.)
design and distribute an educational pollinator poster.  About 200,000
posters are distributed throughout the United States each year. They are
one of the most popular outreach material items offered and are distributed
for the cost of shipping and handling.



P2 is seeking an artist for the 2016 pollinator poster. The theme of the
2016 pollinator poster is trees for bees.



*Use*

Each year’s poster is unique in size and content, and the posters are
enjoyed and used in a wide variety of venues from classrooms, fairs,
conferences, and offices, to homes and educational trainings.



*Poster Image - Vision*

The vision of the poster should focus on North American native trees and
the bees that visit them. In addition to annuals and perennials, trees
serve a very important role as a food source for bees. Native tree species
that are bee-pollinated include redbud, dogwood, catalpa, tulip tree,
maple, hawthorn, and willow. Some other examples can be found at the
National Agroforestry Center (http://nac.unl.edu/issues/pollinators.htm).



The poster is aimed at a wide-audience, including adults and children.  A
scientific/naturalistic style is preferred.  The P2 staff will work with
the artist on scientific accuracy and detail.



*Submittal Details*

If interested in submitting a poster concept idea for consideration to
render the 2016 “Trees for Bees” poster please submit the below information
as one PDF to Kelly Rourke by 3PM PST on Friday, December 11, 2015:

   - Contact information (name, email, physical mailing address)
   - Background
      - Resume, CV, past projects, etc.
      - Max 2 pages
   - Narrative about the poster concept
      - Method used (digital, traditional, etc.)
      - max. 1 page, Arial, size 12, single spaced
   - Sketch of the proposed poster as digital art submitted as a pdf,
   .eps., or .jpg. (300 ppi at 8.5 x11)



*Timeline*

A one-page narrative concept idea with a draft sketch is due to Kelly
Rourke at kr at pollinator.org by Friday, December 11, 2015 by 3 PM PST. Final
illustration due by February 1, 2016.



*Poster Size*

There is flexibility with the size of the poster, but past posters have
ranged from 30 in x 12 in to 30 in x 32 in (including a galley at the
bottom of the poster for partner logos).  We suggest using a standard
poster size so that the poster may easily be framed.



*Compensation*

The Pollinator Partnership does not make any profit off of the poster and
distributes them for free (not including shipping and handling).  P2 works
to create the poster each year to help educate the public about the
importance of pollinators.  The chosen artist will receive $1,000 upon
completion of the artwork and agreement and signature of contracted work
for the 2016 poster.



*Legal*

The Pollinator Partnership will own the rights to the final submitted
digital artwork.



*Previous Pollinator Posters*

To view past pollinator posters, please visit
http://pollinator.org/posters.htm.



*Questions?*

Contact Kelly Rourke at kr at pollinator.org or 415.362.1137



Kelly Rourke

Program Associate

Pollinator Partnership

423 Washington Street, 5th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94111

e:  kr at pollinator.org

w:  www.pollinator.org

p:  415.362.1137
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