Denver River Vision Public Art Project

The City of Denver's Art & Venues Public Art Program and The River Vision Art Selection Panel are seeking artists to create public art for the River Vision Project. The goal is to make the South Platte River corridor the premier outdoor recreation destination and an environmental educational resource for the city and state. The project includes four related parks: Grant Frontier Park, Pasquinel's Landing Park, Florida to Asbury Reach, and Johnson Habitat Park, located from W. Wesley Avenue to West Virginia Avenue in south Denver along the South Platte River.

The artwork should identify with the river's environment and history. Artwork can be located in multiple sites along the River Vision Parks, above the floodplain. The selection panel is open to artwork in all media and materials, including light and sound, with the exception of 2-D artworks and murals. Artists should demonstrate experience integrating artwork into the built environment and surrounding landscape. All artwork must be fabricated of highly durable, low-maintenance materials suitable for exposure to weather, physical stresses, and potential vandalism.

Applicants must submit six digital images, a résumé, and a statement of interest (no longer than 2,000 characters) via www.callforentry.org. The selection panel will choose up to five semifinalists for interviews. If a formal proposal is requested, the artist will receive an honorarium to prepare and present the proposal in person. The budget for this commission is up to $100,000 USD, inclusive of all costs including design fee, consultation fees, insurance, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, and travel. This project is open to Colorado artists regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or mental or physical disability. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply.