Denver Public Art Pre-Application Meeting: Cook/Garland Park

Denver Public Art is hosting a virtual pre-application meeting for interested applicants on Monday, December 15th, 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: Cook/Garland Park
Budget: Approximately $207,000 USD
Eligibility: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States
Info Session Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976636998472
DEADLINE: Sunday, January 4, 2025, 11:59 pm MST

Goals: 

• The panel is interested in artworks that are interactive and encourage exploration, play and connection.
• The panel would like the artworks to be educational, to emphasize the Indigenous history* of the area and highlight the many uses of the parks and paths.
  *The panel encourages artists to seek education on the Indigenous peoples and history of the area from reliable, community-approved sources and consult with Indigenous-led organizations or cultural advisors if incorporating narrative or symbolic elements connected to Indigenous histories within their proposal.
• The panel encourages artists to learn about the local biodiversity of the area and consider how their work might safely and respectfully engage with local flora, fauna and wildlife in the area.
• The panel feels strongly that the artwork should incorporate principles of accessibility and universal design, ensuring it can be experienced by people of all abilities, including individuals with visual impairments.
• The panel encourages local and emerging artists to apply and is very interested in incorporating aspects of community engagement in the creation of the artwork.

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