The City of Sunrise, Florida is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist team to create one, possibly two, sculptures of significant size and quality to be located on the Flamingo Linear Park with the following locations: (Sculpture 1): Flamingo Road and Panther Parkway and (Sculpture 2): Flamingo Road and Oakland Park Boulevard in Sunrise, Florida.  The sculptures should reflect the spirit of Sunrise and be impactful to pedestrians and passerby traffic both day and night at this high traffic roadway. 

The Call to Artists is expected to be conducted in two (2) phases.  In the first phase, up to three (3) Artists per sculpture will be shortlisted by the Selection Committee based on experience, credentials, style and previous work. In the second phase, each shortlisted Artist will receive a $1,500 stipend for the development of a detailed proposal.

The Call to Artists will generally be awarded to the responsive and responsible Artist who scores the highest number of points for the applicable sculpture. The selected Artist(s) will be expected to enter into an agreement with the City in an amount not to exceed $125,000 per sculpture. The selected Artist(s) will be responsible for the creation and installation of the final work. As determined to be in the City’s best interests, one Artist may be selected for both sculptures or different Artists may be selected for each sculpture.

The application deadline is March 25, 2022 and is open to all Professional Artists nationwide with experience working with public agencies and professional engineers.

Qualities of the Sculpture

This Call to Artists is emphasizing the City of Sunrise’s desire to commission sculpture(s) that represents its changing community and depicts the City’s mission. Each sculpture must be capable of “holding its own” and making a dramatic statement, as the sculptures will be Sunrise’s Signature Sculpture that officially launches its Public Art Program.

The sculptures should be durable and require minimal ongoing maintenance. South Florida has a sub-tropical climate and is hot and humid with an intense sun and seasonal heavy rain. Problems with rust and fading should be avoided. The sculpture should be designed and constructed in accordance with the Florida Building Code and Sunrise Code. The sculptures must be self-supporting on an open landscape or hardscape and be large in scale, with a minimum of 20 feet to a maximum of 25 feet in height. The orientation of the sculpture must be vertical in the designated area and must maintain a minimum of 3 feet access on all sides. The art pad for the sculptures will be designed and constructed by the City after selection of the Artists. Conduits will be available if the sculpture needs to be lit within. While not required, the City would prefer sculptures that have the following elements:

·       Unique elements

·       Significant height to stand on a busy corner

·       Can be kinetic

·       Colors that are vibrant and stand out in an open and green backdrop

·       Can be lit from within

·       No water features   

Description of Location

Each sculpture will be located in a very prominent location and will serve as a gateway feature to the City of Sunrise Business and Entertainment District. This four square mile area is located on the west side of the City of Sunrise from Flamingo Road to the Sawgrass Expressway neighboring the Everglades. (See Location Map).

The Business and Entertainment District includes the largest and most successful outlet and value retail mall in the continental United States - Sawgrass Mills. Across from the mall there is also the 20,000 seat FLA Live Arena, one of the finest arenas in the country and home to the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. Another major asset in western Sunrise is the Sawgrass International Corporate Park, one of Florida’s largest corporate parks (650 acres) home to regional, Latin American, and global headquarters. There is also over $2.3 billion new mixed-use projects in development within this area. Because of these assets, this area hosts more than 28 million visitors each year from all over the world and it is known as a major business and entertainment destination. 

Selection Process

The City of Sunrise reserves the right to cancel this Call to Artists, accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Proposals or parts of Proposals, to waive minor irregularities and technicalities in the Proposals, to adjust the time table as needed, to enter into negotiations with Proposers as warranted, to award the Call to Artist, and to enter into an agreement on such coverage and terms that the City deems will best serve the best interests of the City.  A minor irregularity is defined as a variation from the Call to Artists’ terms and conditions which does not affect the price of the Proposal, give a Proposer an unfair advantage over other Proposers, or adversely impact the interests of the City.  There is no obligation on the part of the City to award the Call to Artists or an agreement to the Proposer(s) offering the lowest price to the City. The City reserves the right to award the Call to Artists and enter into an agreement(s) with the Artist(s) whose proposal(s) is/are judged most advantageous to and in the best interests of the City. The City shall be the sole judge of which Proposal is in the best interests of the City. The City reserves the right to obtain and review any information deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Proposer to carry out its obligations required under the agreement, including but not limited to its relevant experience and qualifications, the quality of its past performance, the Proposer’s current and prior compliance with all laws and regulations, its financial strength and capability to perform the requirements of this Call to Artists.

All submissions must be done via CAFÉ at www.callforentry.org 

First Selection/ Shortlisting Process

The City of Sunrise Selection Committee manages the application process. The Selection Committee includes City Staff from different departments and will operate as a recommending committee to the City Commission. Upon review of all entries submitted through CAFÉ, the Selection Committee will invite up to three (3) semi-finalists per sculpture to submit and present a complete proposal. The selection committee will shortlist based on Artist’s experience, credentials, style and previous work. All submitted complete applications will be reviewed.  Applications not meeting the submission guidelines will not be considered.

Second Selection

Each semi-finalist will be provided a $1,500 stipend for development of a detailed proposal. The payment will be made after the Artists’ submit the detailed proposal and present the proposal to the Selection Committee. Further details will be provided to each of the shortlisted artists, including dates for artist to present their proposal to the Selection Committee (presentations can be by video or in-person). If Artists choose to present their proposal in-person to the Selection Committee the travel and overnight accommodations would have to be covered with the stipend. The Selection Committee will recommend awarding the final agreement(s) based on its evaluation of the sculpture proposal and the criteria listed below. The Selection Committee reserves the right to withhold the art sculpture award recommendation if it should not find a satisfactory sculpture. 

The selected shortlisted artists will be required to submit the following a detailed proposal with the following information:

1.  Proposed concept 3D Digital Model or Maquette. Model must include a scaled plan of the proposed location, and a plan dimensioned elevation of the concept. Model must also include perspectives of the concept, information regarding materials, weights, colors and any other relevant details.

2.  Site Plan.  Plan must include perspective drawing between sculpture and sidewalk or other public space, and show all design features to create a space with foreground and backdrop for sculpture.  Site plan shall also show pedestrian access to the sculpture and hide light fixtures shining on the sculpture from public view.

3.  Project Maintenance Instructions.

4.  An Itemized Project Budget.

The criteria for the second and final selection include the following:

1.     Artistic merit of concept.

2.     Style and Appropriateness:  should demonstrate that it is compatible in relationship to the landscape and Sunrise Community.

3.     Technical Considerations and Feasibility: Including the Artist’s artistic history and experience in completing public art projects within the timeline and budget, as well as the sustainability of the sculpture.

4.     Safety and Maintenance: The sculpture should be durable, meet the requirements of insurance policies and be resistant to theft and/or vandalism. Materials should require minimal periodic maintenance and be readily available if conservation or restoration is necessary.

5.     Diversity: Reflects the overall project goal to strive for diversity in style, scale, media and Artists working in traditional and contemporary art forms. 

Application Requirements

Artist resume, up to five images of previous work, and three references are required. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility 

The project is open to all visual arts Professional Artists/Artist Teams in the United States.  Professional Artists/Artist Teams should have experience implementing their ideas and work in the public realm with government agencies. Professional Artists/Artist Teams must be able to effectively work within the project timeline and collaborate with the Architects of Record, General Contractors, multiple Governmental Agencies, Community Groups, City Staff and the Selection Committee whenever it is required. Artist or Professional Artist means a practitioner in the visual arts, generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional of serious intent and ability. Indications of a person’s status as a professional Artist include, but are not limited to, income realized through the sole commission the sculpture, frequent or consistent art exhibitions, placement of the sculpture in public institutions or museums, receipt of honors and awards, and training in the arts.  

Artists are NOT eligible who are immediate family or business partners of Sunrise City staff, Sunrise City Commission, or the Public art consultants that are working for the City.  

Contact Information

All questions must be submitted to DaLima@sunrisefl.gov  and gadsonravitz@gmail.com     

Website for City of Sunrise: http://www.sunrisefl.gov

Economic Development Video: www.SunriseRisesAbove.com