Chilson Recreation Center Artwork Commission

The City of Loveland Visual Arts Commission seeks an Artist or Artist Team to create a vibrant two-dimensional work of art to be installed on the interior hallway wall(s) of the Chilson Recreation Center located at 700 East 4th Street in Loveland. This hallway serves as a main connector to all areas of this active, family-friendly recreational facility and receives prime exposure to an average of 1,400 daily visitors.

The artwork can be of any two- and/or three-dimensional material and may include any style (contemporary, traditional, abstract, etc.). The commission requires the artwork to utilize the theme of "Movement" (in its variety of interpretation), be colorful and vibrant, reflect the activities within the space, and have multi-generational and broad community appeal. If the artwork contains 3-D elements, it must be lightweight and able to be securely fastened to the building's structure. All materials must be durable and high-quality with the ability to withstand heavy pedestrian traffic. During the fabrication process, the selected Artist(s) must include at least one hands-on educational component geared towards children, and applicants must describe their experience and proposed method of working with children.

An all-inclusive budget of $15,000 has been allocated for this project. The selected Artist(s) is responsible for all materials, supplies, fabrication processes, and work at their own risk, and must carry their own general liability insurance. Artist(s) are responsible for site preparation and installation of the completed work. Applicants must provide a statement of intent, artist statement, brief biography, current resume with 3 professional references, and five images of completed large-scale work with title, medium, location, dimensions, and year of completion. Finalists will be asked to provide a detailed all-inclusive budget and will receive a $500 stipend post-presentation. Proposals will be juried by the Visual Arts Commission subcommittee, two Recreation Center representatives, and two community members. The jury may select up to three finalists to view the site with selection panel representatives.