Making Connections: A Peekskill Public Art Project

The Peekskill Arts Alliance (PAA) and HV MOCA, with funding from the Peekskill Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), seek proposals from professional artists or artist collectives for a site-specific art installation as part of the Enlighten Peekskill Public Art Project. The artwork will serve as a welcoming introduction to Peekskill as residents and visitors move from the Hudson River Waterfront area to Downtown. The project will be installed on a series of 10 arches located at the intersection of South Water Street and Central Ave, with vinyl banners fitted to the arches that support the Rt. 9 Overpass. The 10th arch will be reserved for informational signage. Artists should produce works that are interconnected by theme or imagery across the span of the 9 individual arches. The arches are a major, large, and prominent site visible from passing trains, cars, and passersby. Artwork should be warm, welcoming, and appealing to the general public, designed to grab the viewer's attention.

This RFP seeks to replace the existing artwork "Life" by Peter Bynum with a series of nine designs that relate to each other, welcome visitors to Peekskill, and celebrate the city's unique characteristics. The total budget for this project is $67,000. Artists will be notified of their selection as a finalist by April 1, 2025.

Submissions must include: a current resume/CV highlighting relevant experience, artist statement, minimum of 5 to maximum of 10 images of original completed artworks, Work Samples Checklist, letter of interest, and 2 professional references or reviews of completed artworks. All submissions must be made electronically via the online application portal. Eligibility is limited to artists and artist collectives with a proven track record. Proposals must be submitted by March 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.