Skate Park Mosaic Steps
Design, fabricate, and install a permanent ceramic, glass, or tile mosaic artwork on 23 concrete step risers at a redesigned skate park.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 36 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $28,000
- Location
- Davis, California
About
Overview
The City of Davis invites qualified artists or collaborative teams to create a permanent piece of public art consisting of a ceramic, glass, or tile mosaic design installed on 23 concrete step risers leading down to a redesigned skate park in Community Park. The completed artwork will serve as a visual focal point and colorful backdrop for the skate park. Artists are encouraged to integrate mirror or other reflective/phosphorescent materials for dynamic, interactive effects.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: October 1, 2026
- Skate park completion: Fall 2026
- Public art installation: Following skate park completion
Location & Project Details
Community Park is located in Central Davis, bordered by Covell Blvd. on the North, F Street on the East, 14th Street on the South, and Davis Senior High School on the West. The 23 step risers range from 12'1" to 20'10" wide, with each riser 5-5.5" tall, totaling approximately 156 square feet.
Eligibility
Open to qualified artists or collaborative teams. Regional eligibility type applies.
Media & Requirements
Applicants must submit 8-10 images and may submit up to 1 video. Mosaic artwork must consist of ceramic, glass, or tile mosaic design, with options to incorporate mirror or other reflective or phosphorescent materials.
Scope of Work
The selected artist/team will design, fabricate, transport, and install the artwork. Work includes collaborating with City Arts & Cultural Affairs staff, Parks staff, and skate park users to create functional, durable, safe, and visually impactful artwork.
Budget & Awards
A budget of up to $28,000 is available for the commissioned artwork.
Contact Information
- City of Davis Arts & Cultural Affairs
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 530-757-5640
- Award
- $28,000 commission
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- A permanent public art installation featuring a ceramic, glass, or tile mosaic design to visually enhance a 23-step staircase and serve as a focal point drawing visitors to the redesigned skate park.
- Eligibility
- Open to qualified artists or collaborative teams; regional eligibility restrictions apply.
- Size & format
- 23 step risers, 6" tall each, ranging from 12'1" to 20'10" wide; total area approximately 156 square feet
- Also worth noting
- 23 step risers, 6" tall each, ranging from 12'1" to 20'10" wide; total area approximately 156 square feet
- Contact
- [email protected]
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