 City of Denver: 14th Street Corridor Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program–14 St. Corridor 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 1007 Denver, CO 80202 BACK TO PARTICIPATING CALLS CONTACT EVENT |
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REQUIREMENTS: Images: 8 View Site Details 14th Street Corridor Overview: The established vision for 14th Street is to create a main pedestrian zone of downtown Denver where tourists, visitors, workers, and residents easily navigate to destinations along 14th Street and are oriented to destinations off of 14th Street. The improvements will reinforce the importance of this street as a lively, safe, pedestrian-friendly zone along the Downtown Denver’s “cultural spine.” Improvements along a twelve-block stretch from Market to Colfax will link together the shops, restaurants and nightlife of the Larimer Square area and the University of Colorado Denver Campus, the Denver Theatre District (centered at the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 14th and Curtis Street), the Colorado Convention Center area, private projects and properties and cultural attractions surrounding Civic Center Park. For 14th Street to be a great street it needs to be a great place, a place that is remembered. A place that fits its context, serves the community, allows for movement, encourages participation, is comfortable and safe, accessible, well crafted and maintained, allows for social interplay, and is committed to sustainability. Integrating a larger amenity zone, providing space for outdoor cafes, creating distinct districts with unique plantings and material use, and wayfinding signage are all key urban design principles in the development of 14th Street as the next great street. The redesign of the 14th Street section includes 19’ sidewalks on the north side and 16’ sidewalks on the south side, a permanent parking lane, a bike lane, new lighting, signage, raised granite planters, seating, and areas for impromptu or scheduled outdoor programming. Phase One work includes “Standard” improvements along the entire corridor with the section between Larimer and Welton receiving “Premium” upgrades, this work is currently in the design document process with construction estimated for early 2011. Public Art Opportunities for 14th Street. Corridor The public art selection panel has no stipulations as to the media, subject matter or style of artwork that will be considered for this project, but they seek an artist (or artists) who are accustomed to working on projects of this size and scope and an artist who can work with the design team to further hone their proposals to suit the constraints of the site. The group has expressed an interest in artists who will take a holistic approach to the site, to create an integrated project that can link and enliven the entire corridor, rather than concentrate attention in a single area. For those interested in applying for this call, the panel identified a few overall desires/goals for the artwork to be installed along 14th Street Corridor: • Artwork can create a “destination.” Artwork can enliven and activate the corridor and help make this a dynamic “destination” area. Interactive artwork or art that adds to the spectacle and engagement along the street art would be preferred. • Artwork should have a day and night presence. The areas surrounding the Performing Arts Complex and Convention Center are quite lively at night, so the artwork should engage visitors day and night. • Artwork can help identify the street/district. Fourteenth Street is the “cultural spine” of Downtown Denver, so the artwork can contribute to this place-making effort. • Artwork should account for the scale and complexity of its urban surroundings. Along 14th Street, there is a large amount of programming, lights, sound and activity. Both sides of the street are lined by large, new and historic buildings. The artwork should stand out, but also complement the existing area. • Artwork incorporating light, sound, or new media is encouraged. Locations for interpretation could include (but is not limited to) sidewalks and exterior areas on ground level or along building walls, building walls, spaces above the sidewalks or in the street.. Selection Process A project Selection Panel of at least seven individuals (community members, project managers and design team members, artists, arts professionals and members of the Public Art Committee and Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs) reviews the site and determines the project parameters. Up to five artists (or artist teams) will be short-listed as semi-finalists and asked to return for an interview or to prepare a proposal. Semi-finalists will receive more specific information regarding the site and will have the opportunity to meet with City officials and selection members. If a proposal is requested, semi-finalists will receive an honorarium of $1000-1500 to prepare and present the proposal in person. Semi-finalists will be expected to pay for all proposal expenses, including travel and per diem, from the honorarium. From the proposals, the artist(s) will be selected for this commission. The final recommendation of the Selection Panel will be presented to the Public Art Subcommittee, the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs and Mayor John Hickenlooper for final approval. Approvals may take up to four weeks. All decisions of the City and County of Denver are final. Other Requirements The artist or artist team selected and approved by the Project Selection Panel shall be required to enter into a contract with the City and County of Denver for the entire duration of the project. The artist will need to obtain insurance as required by the City. Applying for These Opportunities Please read this section carefully. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered, without exception. All materials must be submitted online, via the CaFÉ™ web site (www.callforentry.org). There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ™ online application system. The applicant’s name must appear on all materials submitted. Digital Images—In order to be considered for this project, the applicant must electronically submit eight digital images of previously completed artworks through the CaFÉ™ system. Artists who wish to submit kinetic, sound or media works must submit a complete CaFÉ™ application, and a supplemental DVD of no more than five minutes can be sent to: Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program–14 St. Corridor 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 1007 Denver, CO 80202 Instructions on how to format images to CaFÉ™ specifications can be found at http://www.callforentry.org/imaging_tips.phtml. Assistance in using the CaFÉ™ system is available during regular business hours by calling 303-629-1166 or 1-888-562-7232, or e-mail cafe@westaf.org. If an artist does not have access to a computer, s/he may call 720-865-4308 to make arrangements to use a computer at the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. Statement of Interest—A statement of interest that briefly outlines your interest in this unique project and experience working on projects of this kind (500 word/2,000 character maximum) should be submitted via CaFÉ™. Résumé—Submit a one- to two-page current résumé, via CaFÉ™, that highlights your professional accomplishments as an artist. Please name your résumé file accordingly: Last name. First initial (i.e. Smith.J.doc). Résumés over two pages will not be downloaded. If applying as a team, please submit a one- to two-page résumé per team member. Can a team Apply? Applicant(s) may apply as a single artist or multi-person collaboration. Please identify your team members in your artist statement. Budget The budget for this commission is approximately $180,000 which will be allocated to the artist/team selected by the selection panel. This contract amount is inclusive of all costs associated with the project including, but not limited to: the artist’s design fee, other consultation fees such as structural engineering, insurance (including Colorado Workers Compensation), small tools, materials, fabrication, transportation and installation, including any building or site modification required, travel to and from the site, per diem expenses, project documentation, contingency to cover unexpected expenses and any other costs of any kind. Tentative Time Line (Except for online application deadline, timeline is subject to adjustments): March 26, 2010 5:00 p.m. MDT Deadline for Entry (via CaFÉ™ system) March 8, 2010 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Pre-Submission Meeting/Site Visit April 2010 Semi-finalist Selection May 2010 Finalist Selection June 2010 Finalist Notification Pre-Submission Meeting Additional information about the 14th St. Corridor project and application procedures will be provided during a pre-submission meeting on March 8, 2010 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Wellington Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO, Room 6.G.7. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please RSVP by emailing brooke.jones@denvergov.org, or calling 720-865-4302. We will update information about this project and the pre-submission meeting on our web site: www.denvergov.org/publicart. Eligibility Denver’s Public Art program is open to all artists regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation or mental or physical handicap. Artists working in any media are eligible to apply. Artists are not required to have previous experience in public art; emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Maintenance and Durability Public art projects are in the public realm and may therefore be exposed to weather, physical stresses and subject to vandalism. Public art projects should be fabricated of highly durable, low-maintenance materials. Semi-finalists are encouraged to consult with a professional conservator prior to the submission of a final proposal. Artists’ proposals awarded contracts will be reviewed by the City of Denver’s Public Art Committee and the Department of Construction and Engineering to ensure conformity with City standards of maintenance and durability. All finalists are expected to stay on budget and to complete work in an approved time frame. NOTE: Applications in CaFE™ close at Midnight, Mountain Time on the day of the deadline. |
