All submitted proposals were rejected due to failure to attend required site visit. RFP will be reissued in the near future
**As of February 3, 2023 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on April 15,2023** The City of Clovis (City) seeks an artist or artist team (Proposer) to create an engaging public artwork (Project) to be purchased and placed in the new Clovis Senior Activity Center: A Smittcamp Family Legacy. Artists with previous experience in creating public art are encouraged to apply. The City will purchase the Project from the successful Proposer and the Project will be displayed inside the new senior activity center facility located at 735 Third Street, Clovis, CA, 93612.
The scope for this Project focuses on the selected proposal design and installation of an interior public artwork or artworks that will enhance the experience of the community while inside the building. The Project should establish a unique sense of place and creatively reflecting the character and history of the City and its Old Town neighborhood. The goal of the Project is to create a site-specific landmark artwork that creates an interesting point for discussion and an interest inside the City facility. The Project should strive to reflect and promote the history of the senior center building site, intended use of the facility, and the Citys values and citizenry. The Project may be constructed of any appropriate material, including, but not limited to, paper, metal, wood, digital images, or photographs. Special attention and focus on the use of materials that reflect the origins of the City is encouraged. The Project may be designed to move within the confines of the building space, but such movement must be restricted so it does not endanger building occupants or the structure. Deadline to receive final questions by: Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:00pm PST The Project will be suspended inside a tower located in the center of the building (see attached photos and measurements). The tower has been designed to accommodate a Project installation of not exceeding a total of one thousand (1,000) pounds. The art must be able to pass through existing doorways that measure 6 feet wide and 67 tall. The four (4) walls of the tower can be used to enhance the installed Project. There are four (4) gang boxes with one (1) gang box located on each of the four (4) tower walls. All four (4) boxes will accommodate 120 voltage each. Lighting from above the tower and adjacent to the Project may be available and may potentially be incorporated.
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