Background

Longview park, located near Promontory Parkway and 18th Street Rd, will serve as a social and recreational space with opportunities for interaction with nature, and will provide relief from the built environment for those living nearby. The surrounding neighborhood consists of new construction with primarily residential dwellings.

The new park will feature traditional playground equipment as well as some nature play, sheltered picnic tables, room for a range of passive and active recreation including a basketball court. It is largely accessible by foot, bicycle, or car, providing easy access especially for children and senior adults. Visitors can enjoy fresh air, physical activity/exercise, a curiosity for nature, community wellness, or a shared connection space.

Two locations for permanent artwork are 1) at the park entrance, near park signage and the playground, on an existing concrete slab or 2) in a flower bed or shrubbery near the shelters. The Park is currently under construction and will be completed in 2023.

Budget and Scope of Work

Selected artists will receive up to $20,000 to cover all costs including transportation, delivery, and installation. A concrete foundation will be provided by the City or additional funding may be added to the budget for the artist to provide a foundation if necessary and agreed upon.

One sculpture, or a series of sculptures, will be purchased and installed in late spring or early summer of 2023. Each Artist may submit up to 3 sculptures to be juried. All forms of media and styles are acceptable that are site-appropriate and require little or no maintenance. Sculptures must withstand Colorado’s weather extremes. Being located in a kid friendly environment, we will not accept artwork that could be confused as a playground or natural play elements. Submissions that appear to invite climbing or vandalism will not be considered.

 Designs may be representational or abstract but must be appropriate to the location and setting. Diverse themes are encouraged but need to be acceptable to a broad audience of all ages and genders. Artwork cannot include logos, copyrighted or trademarked images or be a form of signage or advertisement in any way.

 The artist shall not sell full size reproductions of this design to any public entity within one hundred (100) miles of the City of Greeley. The average life expectancy for this artwork should be between 20 – 30 years.  

Application Requirements

Each artist may propose up to three different sculptures available for purchase.

Incomplete or late entries will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Artist will sign an agreement with the city and fill out a W-9 form in order to be paid. Payment in full will be requested after the sculpture has been delivered and installed by the artist and inspected by the City. Please allow 3-4 weeks for payment to reach your mailbox.