FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept applications from visiting artists, or just those from Wailuku?
I've never been to Wailuku before. How can I craft a proposal that speaks to the sense of place?
What should I do if my proposal requires indoor workspace and/ or additional talent?
Do I need to hire a professional photographer to capture my artwork?
Is ST*BA a grant making organization?
Why do you specify that applicants be professional artists?
Are the budget caps listed for my artist fee or for my entire project?
Will my mural/ sculpture/ installation be temporary or permanent?
- All artists are welcome. Please keep in mind, however, that we do not offer accommodations, ground transportation or other residency needs (e.g. a handler or production assistant), which should be included in your proposal budget.
I've never been to Wailuku before. How can I craft a proposal that speaks to the sense of place?
- Selected artists will undergo a period of project development with community members in order to align their initial idea with feedback and perspectives that directly address your theme. To view past artist's community consultations, visit the FILMS page of our website.
What should I do if my proposal requires indoor workspace and/ or additional talent?
- We love seeing project budgets that include line items for locally sourced support, which have included workshop space, donations in exchange for tours and site visits, kahu for traditional blessings, transportation for class trips, halau performances, artist assistants and drivers, surface primers and more.
Do I need to hire a professional photographer to capture my artwork?
- All projects will be professionally documented by our team. The County shall retain ownership of the video/ photo documentation and may choose to promote or display the work publicly, at a later date. Artists shall retain ownership of the copyright of the works. We're happy to share watermarked images with you!
Is ST*BA a grant making organization?
- Nope, we are a County initiative that contracts panel-selected artists to create collaborative works of public art with our community.
Why do you specify that applicants be professional artists?
- For a number of reasons that include experience creating budgets, being open/ flexible to pivots and changes necessitated by revitalization work or key community consultants, limited human resources, understanding of the approval process associated with public art and accountability in translating complex themes or issues into a final composition. If, however, proposals exhibit a track record of success in creating communal or public art, we have made exceptions!
Are the budget caps listed for my artist fee or for my entire project?
- For all line items, including your artist fee, which is generally up to 20% of the overall budget.
Will my mural/ sculpture/ installation be temporary or permanent?
- We consider all public artwork temporary.