City of El Paso Zoo-Plaza and Event Tent Project

The City of El Paso Public Art Program of the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department seeks to commission a professional artist or artist team to design, fabricate and install site-integrated artwork or artworks for the El Paso Zoo Plaza Area.

As part of the 2012 Quality of Life bond issuance, one of the first substantial projects at the Zoo is a Plaza and Event Tent. The Event Tent is planned to include a stage, dance floor, seating area and an indoor bar to host bands, movie night, corporate gatherings, and weddings. The Plaza Area will serve as a gathering space to include an outdoor bar, landscaping and a water feature to host receptions.

The El Paso Zoo's mission is to celebrate the value of animals and natural resources and to create opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature. The artist or artist team will be selected to design, influence, and enhance various aspects of the Plaza gathering area to seamlessly integrate art into the architectural and landscape design with both large and small gestures to set the ambiance in the space. Applicants must submit 6 images. Eligibility is open to national applicants.