City of Loveland: Fire Station No. 2 Project

The City of Loveland is seeking a professional artist to create integrated artwork for a new Fire Station No. 2 project. The fire station will be a 12,000 square foot two-company structure located on an undeveloped three-acre lot southwest of the intersection of 29th Street and Wilson Avenue in northwest Loveland, approximately 925 feet west of Wilson Avenue on the south side of 29th Street. The structure will include living quarters, fire apparatus bays, and a multi-purpose community and training room.

The selected artist will be responsible for identifying sites for integrated artwork interpreting the history and functions of Fire & Rescue services, interpreting the site using feedback from user groups, and identifying ways to maximize the Art in Public Places monies by capitalizing upon construction projects utilizing the exterior of the site. The overall budget for the artwork portion is approximately $41,000, including design, fabrication, insurance, installation, contingency, travel, and all incidental costs. During the design phase, the selected artist will be paid an hourly rate from this budget, not to exceed $4,000. Following design presentation and approval of concepts, the artist will enter into a separate artwork purchase agreement with the City of Loveland.

The project is open to any professional artist residing within a 150-mile radius of Loveland. Selection criteria include experience collaborating with architects and design teams, ability to communicate effectively and meet critical deadlines, ability to propose and execute excellent artwork that will enhance the site, and previous similar artistic accomplishment. Applications must include a current resume or curriculum vitae, five to ten digital images of past work completed within the last five years, a written preliminary statement not exceeding one page addressing the artist's interest and preliminary approach, and three professional references. Applications must be received by February 28, 2013. Finalists will be notified by March 15, 2013. The selected artist must be able to begin work on the design team immediately. Contact Suzanne Janssen at 970-962-2490 or [email protected] with questions.