Fire Station 603 Public Art Project

Scottsdale Public Art is accepting qualifications from artists for a public art opportunity for Fire Station 603, located at 8191 E. Indian Bend Road between Hayden Road and Pima Road in Scottsdale. The selected artist will create a design for a Terrazzo floor and/or artistic glass treatment to be installed in the lobby and entrance corridor of the new fire station.

Artists and graphic designers working in 2D media or with experience creating designs for Terrazzo flooring are encouraged to apply. Terrazzo is a highly durable and sustainable flooring material made of colored resin and aggregate. Water jet-cut aluminum shapes and dividers can be included in the floor to enhance the design. Options for enhancing glass include exterior film, interlayer film, etching, or stained glass. The project scope is to create a design that addresses and creatively reflects the character of the McCormick Ranch area and the "Resort Corridor." The total project budget is $45,000, inclusive of all costs including artist selection, design costs, artist's fee, fabrication, installation, travel, community meetings, taxes, and insurance.

Eligibility is limited to artists residing in Arizona. Submission requirements include 5 digital images of previously completed artwork and a current professional resume or curriculum vitae. An artist-selection panel will evaluate submissions and select three finalists to make site visits and create proposals. Finalists will be paid an honorarium to cover costs of time and materials. The chosen artist will be recommended by the selection panel for approval by the Scottsdale Public Art Advisory Board. Application deadline is April 18, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.