Denver Public Art Pre-Application Meeting: 5280 Trail at Acoma Street

Denver Public Art will host a virtual pre-application meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (MST) for interested applicants. The meeting will cover project background and goals, as well as the application process for this Request for Qualification (RFQ). Attendees will also get information on CallForEntry.org, through which artists may apply. This event will be hosted on Zoom. Interested applicants are asked to register to get information on how to join prior to the event. If you cannot attend, a recording will be available on the Denver Arts & Venues YouTube channel.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Public Art Project: 5280 Trail at Acoma Street
Budget: Approximately $110,000 USD
Eligibility: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States
Info Session Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989678771767
DEADLINE: June 15th, 2026 11:59pm MST 

Goals:

1. Artwork should be immersive and draw visitors from Denver Art Museum and cultural district toward the Golden Triangle neighborhood.
2. Artwork should draw inspiration from the surrounding Golden Triangle neighborhood and celebrate the 5280 Trail as a vibrant public space.
3. Artwork should further place-making goals of the 5280 Trail. This may include incorporating interactive elements while being mindful of nearby businesses and residential areas.
4. As the inaugural public art project on the 5280 Trail, artworks will set the standard for future activations. Artists are expected to meet specific deadlines and strive to time installation with substantial completion of the Acoma segment.

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