Holly Park Sculpture Commission - Centennial, Colorado

The South Suburban Park and Recreation District's Public Art Committee requests proposals for permanent artwork to be placed at Holly Park, a community park located at 6652 S Krameria Way, Centennial, CO 80111. The park includes a renovated public pool, tennis center, open space, trails, restrooms, and parking. The proposed location for the artwork is within the open space between Little Dry Creek Trail and S Krameria Way, immediately north of the bus stop along E Arapahoe Rd. For maintenance purposes, the artwork and foundation must be at least five feet from boulders, trees, or other objects.

Proposed artwork should be appropriate for family-focused uses, integral to the site in theme, materials, and scale, unique, and thoughtfully integrated into the existing environment. The artwork must meet or exceed standards for structural integrity, durability, weather resistance, vandal and graffiti resistance, and public safety. Although not required, the PAC encourages proposals that engage youth artists of the District. Submissions may include existing artist-owned work if appropriate for the site. Artists are recommended to visit the site prior to submitting a proposal.

Up to $25,000 is available for all expenses including artist fees, materials, fabrication, finishes, foundation, engineering, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, and documentation. The selected artist must provide a Certificate of Insurance effective during delivery and installation. SSPRD may assist with physical installation depending on capabilities. SSPRD reserves the right to request installation plans stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer at no additional cost. This project is open to all artists residing in Colorado with appropriate background, experience, and reputation. Commissioned or artist-owned work will be considered. The selected artwork may not be duplicated within 200 miles of the site. Finalists will present design concepts and receive a $100 proposal fee. The selected artist will enter into a contract with a 1/3-1/3-1/3 payment plan. Initial submittal deadline is April 14, 2023. Committee meets to select finalists April 25, 2023. Finalists notified May 1, 2023. Finalists present proposals May 23, 2023. Art installation and completion to be negotiated, no later than September 2023.