Call for Artists - Sculptures (Pflugerville, Texas)

The City of Pflugerville seeks to purchase existing, original sculpture works of art or commission new original sculpture works of art by professional visual artists or artist teams for installation at various city facilities. Interested artists should submit existing original works of art for consideration and/or design proposals for new original works of art, along with resumes, references, and statements of interest.

The City endeavors to create a public art collection that represents the community's values, diversity, and multicultural heritage and expresses the City's vibrant identity and character. The artwork should be inspiring, thought-provoking, and/or simply fun for residents and visitors to enjoy. The art theme is open. Sculptures must be suitable for an outdoor environment, durable, with no points or sharp edges that can pose a hazard to pedestrians, and made of materials that can withstand Texas summer heat. The artwork is recommended not to exceed 200 lbs and shall be mounted on a concrete pad unless an alternative is provided within the design concept. Specific location requirements include a 5' x 5' maximum area at the Best Little Plaza in Texas & Development Services Center, with varying sizes and contexts at the Library.

The maximum budget is $10,000 per sculpture, including all costs associated with the project (artist design fees, materials, supplies, fabrication, delivery, installation, and insurance). The City is amenable to some flexibility on this budget. If a development permit is required for installation, the City will waive the development permit application fee. Submissions must include artist resume, letter of interest, three professional references, existing artwork for purchase or design concept for new sculpture(s), proposed budget with itemization, and up to 20 images of relevant works. Artists must be at least 18 years old, reside within the United States, and be able to ship artwork. City of Pflugerville employees, City Council members, Board/Commission members, and their immediate family members are not eligible. Selection will be based on artistic merit, originality, qualifications, experience with public art and outdoor materials, appropriateness for location, and ability to meet deadlines. Semi-finalists will be notified in April, with Board/Commission consideration in May and contract execution in June.