Background
WOW! Children's Museum is working with community members and the City of Lafayette to create a community art garden on the north side of the Museum's exterior. We wish to have an artist-led engagement and design process for the three sculptural pieces that will be included in the garden. The artist will work with local organizations, community members, and other partners to design creative pieces to complement the new garden. The city-owned site, on North Harrison Avenue and just off of South Public Road, is currently rock and cement sidewalk. The future site will consist of natural play features, such as boulders and stumps, locally significant plants, a mural commissioned by Art T Choate (created by artists Tif Choate, Sarah Spencer and community members) and other artistic elements. The landscape plan includes three concrete pads ranging in size from 3x3' to 4x4' for the installation of permanent art pieces. We wish for the art to mimic the demographics of our community and for it to demonstrate the Museum's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The project scope will include deep community engagement and artistic workshops for the community. The maximum budget for all three art pieces is $30,000 including installation. The Artist must propose a budget which includes an artist fee and project costs including, but not limited to, preparation for installation on the predetermined concrete pads mentioned above.
Additional Details
WOW! Children's Museum, with guidance from the Lafayette Public Art Coordinator will oversee the selection of the Artist(s) and the development of their work. All locations of workshops or projects are to be determined by the Artist with notification to WOW! Children's Museum. Colorado and Spanish-speaking artists will be strongly considered.
Eligibility
The Artist should have a clear artistic practice and experience incorporating that practice into the public realm. The RFP is open to visual artists. A demonstrated ability to conduct community engagement is required. Ideally the Artist should be familiar with public processes.
Selection Process
The Artist will be selected by WOW! Children's Museum, in partnership with Lafayette Public Art Coordinator and/or the Lafayette Public Art Committee.
Application Process
Submit application materials using the online application on Boulder County Art Alliance's website by July 15, 2019 at 5pm. Only online applications will be considered.
Timeline:
- Timeline is flexible but work should conclude by September 2020
- Artist notified by: August 1, 2019
About WOW! Children's Museum
Our mission is to engage all families in educational hands-on activities that connects curiosity, creativity and discovery. We're seeking a local artist to design imaginative pieces for our children's museum art garden, tentatively scheduled for completion in summer 2020. This community art garden project is part of a larger renovation project for the Museum. The goal of the renovation project is to create a more inclusive high-quality learning environment where children and families to explore and learn together.