Call Detail
2020 Roundabout Public Art
Entry Deadline: 1/31/20
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 6
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
State: Colorado

Eastlake was incorporated into the city of Thornton in 1990. In 2017 Thornton City Council adopted a Subarea Plan for Eastlake. This Roundabout Project is a part of the plan for Eastlake development. Eastlake residents have a passion for their community and pride in their values.  Landscape, history, agriculture and natural lifestyles have formed Eastlake’s history and identity. Design submissions should consider these values.  The focus of the artwork should cohesively bring together history, nature and art. The artwork should show an unexpected and creative design that interprets Eastlake attitudes. As Eastlake transitions to becoming a transit-oriented development, there will be increased development in the town and the surrounding areas adjacent to the Eastlake Rail Station. The intent is to develop a common language of materials and visual cues to cohesively identify Eastlake and honor its industrial agriculture heritage in a contemporary and compatible manner. A literal visual representation of this cohesiveness is not necessary. Abstract works are acceptable. The artist(s) must also prove that the design is low-water use, low maintenance and well lit at night. The artwork will be site specific. The roundabout is currently under development, but site visits are encouraged. The location of this future roundabout is at 128th Avenue & Cook Circle, Eastlake, CO. The circular area intended for the art is 65 feet in diameter. Note: there is no height restriction for the proposed design. 

For more information on the Eastlake Subarea Plan please visit: https://bit.ly/2lZuc37

A high resolution call for artists can be seen on artsthornton.com or you may also  download the call here: https://bit.ly/2QwMTYX

Please Note: Staff will be working retroactively to address the issues in this original call to ensure a fair and competitive review process.  We encourage artists to submit the materials/information they have available to secure their place in the review. Once submitted, staff will reach out to all artists and request examples of completed work. These materials, along with additional materials relevant to this project, will be reorganized and uploaded to a different platform for the selection panel to review. Panel members will select finalists based on completed body of work, skill, and overall creativiety. Finalists will then be contacted and issued a stipend to produce final, and complete site-sepcific 3D redurings along with supporting materials (budgets, timelines, etc.).
We hope these efforts will correct the errors identified in this call.    

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