The City of Pasadena is excited to embark upon the fourth iteration of the Rotating Public Art Program which will include the phased installation of eight public artworks at existing City-owned locations throughout Pasadena.
As part of Series IV, the City will select eight sculptural/three-dimensional public artworks in a variety of styles, materials, and approaches. This opportunity seeks both existing, loaned artworks, as well as proposals for new commissioned, site-responsive artworks from a diverse pool of professional artists/artist teams. This opportunity is open to artists/artist teams based in California and all artworks (both loaned and commissioned) will be exhibited for a 36-month period. Artists will receive an honorarium of $8,000 for existing loaned artworks, and $12,000 for commissioned artworks to cover all related costs.
Eligibility: California-based artists/artist teams
Budget: $8,000 for existing loaned artwork; $12,000 for new, commissioned artwork
Deadline to submit: Sunday, January 15, 2023
For additional details and to apply, visit: www.cityofpasadena.net/arts
LOANED ARTWORKS (6)
As part of Series IV of the Rotating Public Art Program, the City will select six (6) existing, loaned artworks to be installed at various locations throughout the City.
Artworks should be already completed, engaging, sufficiently durable for placement outdoors and must allow for attachment to a structural footing at the artwork site.
COMMISSIONED ARTWORKS (2)
In addition to loaned artworks, the City will commission two (2) original site-responsive artworks. These artworks will be placed outdoors and should consider the context of the artwork site and its relation to the community, environment, and/or audience. Applicants interested in proposing the creation of original sculptural artworks are asked to submit a Preliminary Artwork Concept and must include: 1) a written text narrative, and 2) visual representations in the form of digital renderings, photographs, sketches, physical models or maquettes that adequately demonstrate the proposed artwork. Applicants should consider scale, material, durability, safety and traffic concerns, and construction methods when submitting proposals.