Covington WA Rotating Public Art Program

The City of Covington, Washington announces a Call for Artists for its Rotating Public Art Program. Selected public art pieces will be loaned to the City and temporarily installed at Covington Community Park. A total of two pieces of public art will be selected for two separate locations at the park. The City seeks unique art pieces complimentary to the park with the idea of creative placemaking and is searching for well-qualified, professional, and emerging 3D artists residing in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho).

While there is no requisite theme, works that incorporate elemental themes of earth, water, and air—the colors of which are currently part of City branding—are encouraged. Entries are limited to existing art pieces; art pieces not yet completed will not be accepted. Art pieces may be in any media and must be durable, suitable for outdoors, and able to withstand the elements and interaction with the general public. The art envelope requirement is 8 feet wide by 5 feet deep by 18 feet tall. Artists are free to propose art that falls within these parameters or stretches this envelope, but must remain aesthetically suitable and practical for this installation location. The maximum weight of the installed art piece shall not exceed 5,000 lbs. Delivery and installation is the responsibility of the artist, with up to $1,500 stipend available to underwrite costs with itemized summary and support receipts.

Artists may submit up to three art pieces for consideration. Submissions must include artist information, resume or curriculum vitae (maximum 1 page per artist), a statement of interest (maximum 2 pages) describing each art piece in terms of concept, design, materials, construction, durability, safety, maintenance requirements, valuation, and past exhibitions, and three to five digital images from different views. Selected artists will be invited to present their art piece proposal in person or virtually to the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission will submit recommendations to the Covington City Council for final approval. The contract stipend is $1,000/year for a 3-year contract plus de/install reimbursement up to $1,500.