Project Overview
Since 1948, UBC Athletics & Recreation has used “Thunderbirds” as an identity for its teams and programs.
UBC Athletics & Recreation is seeking to establish an additional Thunderbirds logo reflecting its relationship with the Musqueam community. This logo may be used on athletic team apparel, merchandise, promotional materials, and digital channels such as websites or social media.
A joint Musqueam/UBC committee works on developing educational materials and opportunities for students to learn more about the land, language, culture, and history of the Musqueam people. This project is an opportunity to strengthen relationships between Musqueam and UBC and to showcase Musqueam traditions and presence on campus.
*Additional compensation may be provided based on design complexity and the provision of comprehensive services during the implementation process, such as fabrication and installation.
Submit your proposal
Submission requirements
Interested Musqueam artists must submit their proposal in writing and include the following components:
- Artist’s biography or summary.
- Full contact information.
- Concept design(s): initial concept design(s), in the form of sketches or drawings, which you believe reflects the considerations and specifications outlined in the RFP.
- Vision statement: an associated statement or story, of 50 to 200 words, which explains the artist’s intention and significance of the proposed design(s).
- (Optional) Examples of previous work: you are welcome to submit up to 5 images featuring previous work, which must be clearly labeled with title, medium, dimensions, date of work, and a short description.
How do I submit?
Step 1
Review the complete Request for Proposal (RFP).
Step 2
Create your design and put together your submission package.
Step 3
By the deadline, please submit your application by email to the Musqueam Protocol Team, Musqueam Indian Band, Vancouver at protocol@musqueam.bc.ca or Musqueam Communications (Odette Wilson) at owilson@musqueam.bc.ca.
If email is not an option, submissions can be mailed or delivered to:
Attn: Leona Sparrow
6735 Salish Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6N 4C4
What is the submission deadline?
The deadline to submit your proposal is 4:30 pm on Monday, February 28, 2022.
For more detail and complete instructions, please refer to the Request for Proposal.
Considerations and specifications
First, please review the following Appendices in the Request for Proposal to consider possibilities for your design:
- Appendix 1: Apparel & uniform examples
- Appendix 2: Marketing & promotional examples
- Appendix 3: Facility use examples
Designs
The design should reflect Musqueam traditions and art.
Symbolism
Consider concepts of activity, sport, community and/or wellness from a Musqueam perspective. You may also want to tie in the Musqueam stories about the Thunderbird.
Language
If the successful submission includes the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, the artist will be asked to collaborate with the Musqueam Language and Culture Department.
A reminder that finalized artwork is not required as part of your submission. Exact specifications are to be determined collaboratively.
In all cases, please refer to the Request for Proposal for official project information.
FAQs
The final decision will be made in mid-March 2022.
The final design will be selected by a committee composed of representatives designated by the Musqueam Indian Band and UBC Athletics & Recreation.
The artist who best aligns with the project considerations and specifications will be chosen by the selection panel. The successful submission will be chosen on its artistic merits, storytelling, and interview process/presentation of idea.
Yes, the selected artist will receive $10,000 compensation (minimum)* once the full design is complete.
*Additional compensation may be provided based on design complexity and the provision of comprehensive services during the implementation process, such as fabrication and installation.
Please note that all costs associated with the final production and installation of the work will be covered separately.
The selected artist will be expected to be an active participant throughout the design and production stages. More detail about ongoing responsibilities are outlined in the Request for Proposal.
Questions?
For further information or design-related inquiries, please contact:
Aaron Miu
Marketing and Communications Director
UBC Student Housing and Community Services
aaron.miu@ubc.ca
604.827.3556
Thank you! The selection committee looks forward to receiving your submission.