Fire Station 3 Memorial Public Art Call

The City of Boulder Fire Station 3 Public Art Selection Panel is seeking an artist or artist team for a site-specific, tribute public artwork to narrate dignity and respect to all who dedicate their lives to public service. The tribute will specifically acknowledge two Boulder firefighters, William Duran and Scott Smith, who gave their lives while on duty on January 26, 1982. An additional goal is to narrate hope, transformation, and support to the Fire Team, their families, the Boulder Community, and the desire of safe communities for all. This opportunity is part of the relocation and reconstruction of Fire Station 3.

This public art opportunity has a total budget of $65,000 and is open to all Colorado artists and artist teams working in all media. The estimated budget is all-inclusive, covering the artist's design fee, consultation fees, insurance, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, site modifications, travel, and documentation. Possible artwork locations include a free-standing exterior opportunity near the facility's public entrance, artwork integrated into the building internally or externally, or an interior opportunity that is publicly accessible. The selection panel will choose between three and five semi-finalists who will be asked to design a formal proposal; semi-finalists will receive a $1,500 honorarium. Artists are not required to have previous experience in public art. Applicants should submit up to eight digital images of existing work samples, up to two video or audio samples, a résumé or CV, and a statement of interest of no more than 2,000 characters via www.callforentry.org. The project timeline will be integrated with the Fire Station 3 construction timeline.