City of Fremont: Public Artwork for Outdoor Plaza (Downtown Event Center)

The City of Fremont, California is seeking artist proposals for the commission of an engaging and permanent public art installation for the new Downtown Event Center and Plaza in the City's Downtown District. The artist will design, fabricate, and install the artwork. The area for the artwork is approximately 10 feet by 20 feet, with a maximum height of 10 feet. The budget for this project—including design, fabrication, and installation—is up to $172,500.

This opportunity is open to all professional artists nationwide. Artists must be at least 18 years of age and have experience working with substantial budgets. The artwork installation will be located within the new public plaza adjacent to the Downtown Event Center, along one of the main walkways leading into the entrance. In line with the current development momentum of Fremont building a downtown from scratch, the artwork should reflect the theme of "forward" and convey the energy and excitement of the construction of the new downtown. Particular consideration will be given to artwork that engages its viewer through the use of interactive elements, lights, or other technology. At the art installation location, the City will be providing 277 volts of power on a dedicated circuit with 1-1/4" conduit and waterproof J-Box.

Responses will be evaluated by the City of Fremont's Art Review Board, which will recommend a first and second choice proposal to the Fremont City Council for final approval. Selection criteria include the strength of the artist's conceptual proposal and narrative, resume and letter of interest, demonstrated ability to complete public art projects of similar scale, the artwork's resistance to wear and vandalism, ease of maintenance, adherence to public safety standards, and cost. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, conceptual art proposal with narrative (including cost breakdown), updated resume (maximum three pages), and three professional references. Submit proposals electronically via the CaFÉ website. Entry deadline: October 9, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. For questions, contact Luciana Torres at [email protected] or 510-494-4553.