Colorado State University System Campus at National Western Center - Public Art RFQ

The Colorado State University System is seeking artists and artist teams to create site-specific public artworks for the CSU Spur campus at the National Western Center in Denver. Colorado artists are encouraged to apply. The total budget for the project is $1,055,000 for eight locations, with budget ranges from $30,000 to $400,000 per location.

Eight artwork locations are available: Bridge (up to $400,000), Northeast Plaza and Façade of Animal Health Center (up to $110,000), Plaza of CSU Center (up to $100,000), Water Building Backyard (up to $125,000), Water Building Alley (up to $140,000), Water Building Interior Main Lobby (up to $75,000), CSU Center Ag Discovery (up to $75,000), and Animal Health Center Main Lobby (up to $30,000). All facilities will be LEED Gold or higher, so art must be LEED-compliant. The Selection Committee will evaluate submissions based on Innovation, Engagement, Imagination, and Relevance.

Applications must be submitted through CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org) by January 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Applicants must submit 6-8 digital images of previously completed artworks, a current résumé, and a statement of interest (250 words or less). There is no application fee. Selected semi-finalists will be invited to propose artwork for their chosen location; in-state semi-finalists will receive $1,000 as an honorarium, and out-of-state semi-finalists will receive $1,500 for the design proposal. All project costs including design fees, engineering, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, and documentation are covered by the budget. For more information, reference the Spur Art Masterplan at ninedotarts.com/spur-art-masterplan/.