Cultural Center Crosswalks

The Cultural Center Crosswalks Project will be located at SE 1st Ave. connecting City Hall to the Cultural Center. The artistic scope of work is to develop and install three crosswalk designs. This is a community engagement project and the selected artist(s) will work with residents/volunteers to install the artwork. The artwork lifespan of the project is predicted to be five years. This project is part of the NEA Grant awarded to the City in 2017.

The crosswalk designs should be an abstract, repeating pattern that is easily translated into a stencil. The shapes must be solid colors, no gradients. Designs should convey a sense of place and utilize easy design elements with the purpose of refreshing the colors in the future, if need be. Designs should be simple and beautiful. The artist must use paint that can stand up to weather wear and tear and car traffic. This is functional public art that will provide a safe and beautiful street enhancement.

There will be three crosswalks in total: one larger crosswalk (43' by 35') and two smaller crosswalks (68' x 10' and 32.5' by 10'). The purchase budget established for the project is $15,000.00, which includes all insurance, taxes, fees, permits, materials and installation. The City will assist with road closures during installation and pressure clean the street area prior to design installation. It is the artist's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits prior to fabrication and installation and ensure the design is code compliant and can stand up to South Florida weather conditions. Applicants may submit 3 applications with 4-8 work sample images. Event dates: 7/1/19 - 12/20/19.