Denver Public Art Pre-Application Meeting: Buchtel Boulevard

Denver Public Art is hosting a virtual pre-application meeting for interested applicants on Monday, March 9, at 5 p.m. (MST) via Zoom. The meeting will cover project background and goals, and the application process for this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Attendees will also receive information via CallForEntry.org, through which artists may apply.  Interested applicants are asked to register to receive 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: Buchtel Boulevard  

Budget: Approximately $120,000 USD 

Eligibility: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States 

Info Session Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1982922385233

DEADLINE: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:59 pm MST

Goals: 

The selection panel encourages artists to propose creative responses that feel authentic to their practice and meaningful to the site. Rather than prescribing a single theme or approach, the panel is interested in artwork that thoughtfully engages with the corridor and its users. 

In general, the panel is interested in artwork that: 

• Enhances and beautifies the Buchtel Boulevard streetscape, contributing to a more inviting and visually engaging environment 

• Encourages people to walk and bike along the corridor, helping to reinforce the goals of the Safer Streets improvements 

• Responds to the site’s role as a place of movement, transition, and connection 

• Is welcoming and accessible to a broad and diverse public, including neighbors, commuters, students, and visitors 

• May draw inspiration from the history of transportation and connectivity in the area, while remaining contemporary and forward-looking 

Artists are encouraged to interpret these goals creatively and are not required to address all themes. Proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of the site, the public nature of the project, and the varied ways people will encounter the artwork over time. 

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