City of Mountain View 2023 Public Art Commission for Evelyn Park

The City of Mountain View Visual Arts Committee seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create public artwork for Evelyn Park, a 0.68-acre park site located on Evelyn Avenue near the border of Mountain View and Sunnyvale. The park was dedicated to the City by the 525 East Evelyn Avenue development project. The identified eight locations for art provide opportunities for art integrated into the play area, standalone installations within the lawn, and/or art incorporated into fencing. The Parks and Recreation Commission has expressed interest in interactive art integrated into the park.

Applications must be submitted online via CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org. The deadline is September 29, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. PST (extended from September 8th). Only the first 100 applications will be accepted. Applicants must be professional artists or artist teams over 18 years old residing in California. Applications must include: artist resumé, signed application checklist, five to seven images of artworks completed within the past five years demonstrating capability for durable outdoor artwork, a final proposal including artwork design, location, medium type, and estimated commission time, and total artwork fee including design, fabrication, transportation, installation, and structural engineering costs. Building permit fees will be paid by the City, but the artist is responsible for obtaining the permit and any required structural engineering services.

The project budget is $30,000 for artwork including all production, installation, and permitting costs. The VAC is open to selecting multiple art installations and/or multiple artists. The jurying process begins October 2, 2023. Selected artwork is to be installed in Fall 2024. The City intends to bid construction of the park in Spring 2024 and complete construction in Fall 2024. All costs associated with visiting the site, preparing and submitting a proposal, or attending VAC meetings shall be borne by the artist. For additional assistance with CaFÉ, contact WESTAF at 303-629-1166 or [email protected].