When the JAMF building is finished later this year, it'll look a lot realer.

JAMF Software is a company that’s stayed pretty close to home, despite having around 300 employees spread across the globe. The tech start-up is a major donor to The Confluence Project, supports the city-wide clean up every year, sponsored Jazz Fest, and is building their new office in the Phoenix Park Neighborhood.

To add to the list, they’ve got an idea for that building –  to fill it with local art.

JAMF Software is accepting proposals to commission a pretty hefty number of pieces of art from local artists and UW-Eau Claire alumni to fill the walls in their new office. JAMF’s Becky Wurzer said the decision was partly to showcase the talent of local artists and support them, but also to benefit their employees to create an “increased atmosphere and a lively, collaborative, inspired space.”

The call is looking for finished original work or proposals for commissioned work in a few different sizes. Proposals are due June 13. More details are below.

Eligibility

Artists must be located within the Chippewa Valley.

Selection

Artists will be notified by mail or e-mail if the jury chooses their artwork.

Specifications

• Two-dimensional art only – no sculptured works.
• Finished artwork (including frame size if framed) must meet one of the following size:
  3.5’ (H) X 5’ (W)
  3.5’ (H) X 8’ (W)
  3.5’ (H) X 13’ (W)
• Content must be workplace appropriate.
• All color schemes and styles will be considered.
• Special consideration will be given to submittals that reflect the spirit of the Eau Claire Community, its history, our building location or JAMF Software. The building is located at the confluence of 2 rivers, which has historically spurred creativity and spiritual wellbeing in many communities, worldwide. JAMF Software is a local yet global company that strives to improve the lives of those who utilize our product. We have offices throughout the US, The Netherlands, Hong Kong and Australia with customers worldwide. We make and support software that helps IT professionals provide a better end-user computing experience using Apple technologies.
• Artists may submit up to three separate proposals for consideration by the jury.
• Chosen entries must be delivered to JAMF Software ready for display, equipped with wire for hanging on hooks. Artists are responsible for handling fragile pieces or works of exceptional weight.

Timeline
– June 13, 2014: Initial submittals received
– June 20, 2014: Artists notified
– September 15-19, 2014: Artwork installed

Submission Requirements

• A digital image of existing work or sketch of future work to be commissioned. Sketches must be accompanied by digital examples of similar, finished works by the artist.
• Please name each digital submission as follows: LastName,FirstName,TitleOfArtwork.
• A description of the work, including the size, technique, materials, price, and title, which may be used to name the room where the piece is hung, and written explanation of your inspiration.
• An artist statement, including a brief biography of the artist that includes the artist’s contact information.
• Indicate if the piece is scalable if chosen for the entrance lobby.

You may submit your proposal by e-mail: rebecca.wurzer@jamfsoftware.com

Please contact Becky Wurzer, 715-271-3420 or rebecca.wurzer@jamfsoftware with further questions.