Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Salem, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; swimming pool; and swimming pool.

The City of Salem, MA invites artists to submit qualifications for a $40,000 Public Art Commission Grant Award, under MGL c. 30B, to participate in the design and construction of a spray deck/splash pad and filter/pump house wall, both to be built adjacent to the new Forest River Pool and Bathhouse, which are being renovated and rebuilt over the coming year. This commission grant also includes the development of a branding logo, signage template, and style guide to be used by the Forest River Park and Pool facilities. Call is open, interested parties may submit questions in writing to jbarry@salem.com by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 13th. Answers will be publicly posted to electronically by 4pm on Monday, September 14th. Artists submit qualifications via email to Julie Barry, Senior Planner for Arts and Culture at: jbarry@salem.com, as well as to Purchasing Agent, Tom Watkins at: twatkins@salem.com. September 13, 2020 by 11:59pm Deadline for submitting questions about the call or project. September 14, 2020 by 4pm Answers to written questions publicly posted to website. The City of Salem is not liable for any costs incurred by the proposer in submitting this proposal. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award the agreement in its best interest. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards. Any municipal permit fees required will be waived by the City, however, the awarded artist may still be required to pull the permits.