Call for Artists | Police Substation Artwork | Surprise Arts
Submit qualifications for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent public artwork for a Police Substation exterior boundary wall in Surprise, Arizona.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $165,000
- Location
- Police Substation, northwest corner of 163rd Avenue and W. San Ysidro Road, Surprise, Arizona
About
Overview
The City of Surprise Arts & Culture Division invites professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent public artwork for the new Police Substation located at the northwest corner of 163rd Avenue and W. San Ysidro Road in Surprise, Arizona.
Project Requirements
The selected artwork will be integrated into the facility's highly visible exterior boundary wall and should create a welcoming civic landmark that reflects the values of service, integrity, and justice. Artists are encouraged to incorporate the color blue through materials or lighting and propose durable, low-maintenance artwork appropriate for long-term outdoor installation in the Sonoran Desert climate. Metal artwork with architectural integration is preferred.
Selection Process & Compensation
- Community selection panel will select up to three finalists to advance to proposal phase
- Each finalist receives $1,500 honorarium plus eligible travel and lodging expenses to develop a conceptual proposal, meet with stakeholders, and participate in interviews
- Selected artist receives approximately $165,000 contract for design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, and installation
How to Apply
- Visit https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/az-surprise/d22f17ba-10fc-4973-acdc-1b5fe4c358be for complete project details and application requirements
- Apply at https://surpriseaz.gov/artist-calls?contentId=c86ebeaa-f905-442e-bec8-a5037ab3d52b
- Award
- Up to three finalists receive $1,500 honorarium plus travel/lodging; selected artist receives approximately $165,000 contract for design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, and installation.
- Theme
- Permanent public artwork for a civic landmark that reflects values of service, integrity, and justice, preferably incorporating blue and metal materials suitable for the Sonoran Desert climate.
- Eligibility
- Professional artists and artist teams.
- Audience
- Professional artists and artist teams
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