City Hall Art-Pillar

The City Art Board seeks an artist or artist team to create a site-specific indoor artwork for the central pillar in the lobby of Las Cruces City Hall. The commissioned artwork will engage the public and staff at City Hall and should reflect the architectural setting, the purposes of the building, and the City of Las Cruces. The artwork should be vibrant and dynamic, inspired by the local environment, history, and cultures, and large enough in scale to provide a focal point and create appreciation of the space.

The pillar is approximately 10 feet across, 2 feet thick, and 22 feet high. No artwork can be placed below 12 feet from the floor. The artwork can be kinetic or static, 2D and/or 3D, and should include all four sides of the pillar. It must be made of durable, long-lasting materials (life of the building), safe, and low maintenance. The artwork must meet environmental safety criteria: UV/sun resistant, non-outgassing, non-toxic, non-glare, no blinking lights, no distracting sounds, and no water. The artwork should not weigh more than the capacity for a normally structured interior wall at its anchor points. The selected design is subject to Facilities Department approval for public safety and effect on the building's architectural integrity.

$30,000 is available to the artist or artist team for the completed and installed project. This amount includes all fees and expenses: materials, equipment, labor, certifications, permits, engineering documents, insurance, taxes, shipping, identification plaque, and professional photographic documentation. Eligibility is open to all artists or art teams working in the United States. No member of the current City Art Board, Art Selection Committee, or employee of the City of Las Cruces may apply. Submissions must include a one-page letter of interest, a current resume or curriculum vitae, and ten images of previously completed work with complete citations. Up to three semi-finalists will be invited to submit a formal proposal and receive a $500 honorarium. Semi-finalists must complete a maquette, renderings, or 2-D representations within 60 days and present their proposal at a site visit. The artwork must be completed and installed one year from the contract date.