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Holly Park Sculpture, Centennial, Colorado - South Suburban Park and Recreation District
http://www.ssprd.org

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Contact Email: rhegreness@ssprd.org

Entry Deadline: 4/14/23
Application Closed
Number of Applications Allowed: 3
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 4
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 4
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Regional
State: Colorado
Budget: 25,000.00

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

The South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Public Art Committee (PAC)  requests proposals for permanent artwork to be placed at South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s (SSPRD) Holly Park, a  heavily used community park located at 6652 S Krameria Way, Centennial, CO 80111.  The park amenities include a recently renovated Public Pool (open during the summers), Tennis Center, open space, trails, restrooms, and parking lot.  The park is bordered by S Holly St to the west, S Krameria Way to the east, E Arapahoe Rd to the south, and residential neighborhoods to the north. The Little Dry Creek Trail passes through the property, providing connectivity to Centennial Link Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and several other parks and open spaces in the area.

The proposed location for the artwork is within the open space between Little Dry Creek Trail and S Krameria Way, immediately north of the bus stop along E Arapahoe Rd. For maintenance purposes, the artwork and foundation must be at least five feet from boulders, trees or other objects. Please see the map provided.   

PROJECT CRITERIA

The proposed art 1) should be appropriate for the surrounding family-focused uses; 2) should be an integral part of the site in theme, materials, and scale; 3) should be unique, and be thoughtfully integrated into the existing environment; 4) must meet or exceed standards for structural integrity and durability; 5) must be weather, vandal, and graffiti resistant; 6) and must meet or exceed standards for public safety.   Although not a requirement, the PAC encourages proposals to engage youth artists of the District in the development of any submissions.  Submissions may include existing artist-owned work if appropriate for the site.  SSPRD will provide reasonable care with regard to security and maintenance.  The artwork’s dimensions and design are to be at the artist’s discretion.  It is recommended that artists visit the site prior to submitting a proposal.

BUDGET

Up to $25,000 is available for all expenses related to this commission including artist fees, materials, fabrication, finishes, underground foundation, engineering, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, documentation, and all other associated expenses.  The final artist selected must provide a Certificate of Insurance that will be in effect during delivery and installation. It is possible SSPRD staff could assist the artist with the physical installation, but this will need to be discussed and negotiated with the artist and will depend on the extent to which SSPRD has the necessary capabilities. SSPRD reserves the right to request that the artist, at no additional cost, submit installation plans stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer.

ELIGIBILITY

This project is open to all artists residing in Colorado who have the background, experience and reputation for completing such a project. Commissioned or artist-owned work, if appropriate, will be considered.  The selected artwork may not be duplicated within 200 miles of the site.

SELECTION PROCESS

Artwork will be selected by the South Suburban Public Art Committee, a group of citizen volunteers with diverse interests in public art appointed by the Board of Directors.  Two non-voting SSPRD employees act as advisors to the Committee.  Final approval is by the SSPRD Board of Directors.

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Strong visual presence
  • Creativity of approach
  • Appropriateness of the proposed artwork to the site
  • Aesthetic quality
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Resistant to weather, vandalism and graffiti
  • Materials, construction and durability
  • Public safety
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
  • References from artist’s clients
  • Probability of successful completion of the project as determined by the SSPAC

FINALISTS

Finalists will be chosen to present design concepts that best convey their ideas. Finalists will be asked to present their ideas to the committee during an interview process and will be paid a $100 proposal fee.  In order to evaluate final concepts properly, the format should be a color rendering and/or maquette.  A detail budget breakdown for the project is required.  The selected artist will enter into a contract with SSPRD which includes a 1/3-1/3-1/3 payment plan for the anticipated schedule of the project.

SCHEDULE

Deadline for receipt of initial submittal:April 14, 2023
Committee meets to select finalists:April 25, 2023
Finalists notified:May 1, 2023
Non-finalists notified by email:May 2, 2023
Finalists present proposals to committee: May 23, 2023
SSPRD Board approval:May/June 2023
Execute artist’s contract:May/June 2023
Art Installation: To be negotiated with artist based on the scope of work
Completion:No later than September 2023

SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

SSPRD is a special district serving over 160,000 residents in the cities of  Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Littleton, Lone Tree, Sheridan, Centennial west of I-25 and portions of unincorporated Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties.  Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space and by providing recreational services and programs.  For more detailed information, please visit our website at ssprd.org  

Application Requirements

The proposed art 1) should be appropriate for the surrounding family focused uses; 2) should be an integral part of the site in theme, materials, and scale; 4) should be unique, and be thoughtfully integrated into the existing environment; 5) must meet or exceed standards for structural integrity and durability; 6) must be weather, vandal, and graffiti resistant; 7) and must meet or exceed standards for public safety.  Submissions may include existing artist-owned work, if appropriate, for the site.  SSPRD will provide reasonable care with regard to security and maintenance.  The artwork’s dimensions and design are to be at the artist’s discretion.  It is recommended that artists visit the site prior to submitting a proposal.

Eligibility Criteria

This project is open to all artists residing in Colorado who have the background, experience and reputation for completing such a project. Commissioned or artist-owned work, if appropriate, will be considered.  The selected artwork may not be duplicated within 200 miles of the site.