Call Description

The City of Auburn, WA is seeking for a public artist(s) whose artwork would enhance Centennial Viewpoint Park: whether by framing the view, either literally or figurately, or creating a place for visitors to experience this beautiful natural environment in a moment of reflection. 

Centennial Viewpoint Park (located at 402 Mountain View Dr., Auburn, WA) was developed by the Auburn Rotary Club during Auburn's Centennial year celebration in 1991.As its name implies, it is blessed with tremendous views of the Green River Valley, the Cascade Range, and Mount Rainier beyond. The 0.7 acre park is tucked into a small spot along Mountain View Drive, across the road from Mountain View Cemetery. This small park functions primarily as a scenic overlook.

Artworks for this project must not be made of bronze, with a preference placed on sturdy artworks with low maintenance and easy long-term care and touch-up abilities when/if exposed to vandalism.

Application Timeline:

• November 20, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. PST - Application Deadline
• November 21-30, 2025 - Selection Committee Application Review
• December 2, 2025 - Finalist Notifications
• December 9, 2025 12:30-4p.m. - Finalist Interviews (each artist will paid a stipend for their time to present 3-5 initial concepts/sketches for the opportunity and present their past work)
• December 10, 2025 - Notification of Selected Artist
• January – March 2026 - Design Process and Selection Committee Meetings
• March 2026 - TBD - Fabrication and Installation of final artwork

Project Budget: $80,000 

(Budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, travel & inclusive of all taxes)

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. PST

Application Requirements

Application Requirements:

• 5-10 images of past work
• Artist Statement
• Optional: Letter of Interest (paragraph length limit)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility: 

• Washington State artist(s) working in outdoor public art (non-bronze)