56th Avenue Corridor Public Art Commission

The City of Denver's Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for the 56th Avenue Corridor in Denver, CO. The project area covers 3.2 miles between Peoria Street and Peña Boulevard on the northside, encompassing three important developments in Denver's history: the former Stapleton International Airport, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, and the Montbello neighborhood. The allocated total budget is approximately $275,000 USD. Eligibility is open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States.

The selection panel has set forth specific goals for this public art project: artwork should be dynamic and explore concepts of motion and energy; artwork should be engaging and help amplify the stories of the area, accurately reflecting the community's heritage and narratives; artworks should be captivating for all multi-use trail users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles; and artists should possess excellent group facilitation skills and be enthusiastic about working with nearby community members. The panel strongly encourages artists who have a connection to the Montbello neighborhood to apply.

Artworks should be created using diverse media, including sculptural applications. Any lighting or other electrical needs should be generated by wind or solar energy. Durability and ease of maintenance are important at this location. Selected finalists will have the opportunity for site visits and to meet with the art selection panel, Denver Public Art staff, and members of the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure to discuss preferred sites. A virtual pre-application meeting was held on March 20th. Application deadline: Monday, April 8th, 2024, 11:59 P.M. MST. Work sample requirements: 7 images (required) and up to 1 video.