CALL TO ARTISTS
The City of Snoqualmie desires to build its reputation as a center for art by acquiring, displaying and interpreting visual arts in public places.
A new community center is being built in the City of Snoqualmie (35016 SE Ridge Street), with a public art budget of $39,000 all-inclusive. The Snoqualmie Arts Commission seeks to purchase an existing 3-D sculpture(s) or commission a new sculpture(s) to be installed outside near the front entrance of the building. A permanent concrete pad, not to exceed 100 square feet, will be provided as a foundation for the artwork.
Artwork requirements:
• Must be a durable 3-D sculpture that fits on a concrete base not to exceed 100 square feet
• Must be an outdoor sculpture able to withstand weather, high winds and the elements
• Must be realistic or representational
• Must relate well to the site and building design
Artwork location(s):
• Adjacent to the walkway or the building on the East side of the community center
• Near the community center main entrance
• Facing east toward SE Ridge Street
Timeline:
• Submission Deadline:
June 14, 2011
• Final Selection Panel meets:
June 21, 2011
• Announcement of Finalist(s):
June 22, 2011
• Artist(s) Presentation(s):
July 14, 2011
Snoqualmie Arts Commission and the Community & Economic Affairs Council Committee
• Final Artwork Recommendation to Snoqualmie City Council
August 2011
• Artwork Installation:
January 2012
To apply:
• With existing sculptures: send a cover letter stating your interest in this project; current resume (2 pages max); up to 10 images of existing 3-D sculpture(s); description; and installation requirements.
• With new work: send a cover letter stating your interest and approach to this project; current resume (2 pages max); up to 10 images of relevant previous work; description; and installation requirements.
Send applications to:
Ilyse Burke
Snoqualmie City Hall
Mail: PO Box 987
Hand-delivery: 38624 SE River Street, 2nd Floor
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
For more information:
Nicole Sanders, Associate Planner
Email: nsanders@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
Phone number: 425.888.5337 X1143