Maryvale Grand Canal Crossing Public Art Project

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture requests qualifications from professional artists to work with an engineering design team, City departments, community groups and stakeholders to design, fabricate and install integrated public art and other enhancements along the Grand Canal corridor between 47th and 75th Avenues in Maryvale. The selected artist will be expected to work with the community and city to create enhancements that bolster the visual identity of the area and enliven the pedestrian experience. This is an opportunity for artists specializing in three-dimensional artwork and collaborative design teams.

The Grand Canal area between 47th and 75th Avenues can accommodate pedestrian and bicycle use. Improvements will be made along the north bank of the canal. The project will incorporate public art, landscaping and neighborhood access points to the path to provide better visibility, access and appreciation of the canal system. Grand Canalscape Phase 3 will link neighborhoods with multiple schools, transit routes, churches, employers and entertainment venues like American Family Fields of Phoenix. The overall project team will develop concepts and designs for improving the aesthetics, safety, function and visibility of the canal corridor at sites including the arterial crossing at 51st Avenue and on the north side of the canal between 55th and 57th Avenues. The selected artist will also be expected to participate in community presentations as part of the project. Public art opportunities may include, but are not limited to, vertical shade features, seating, walkways, crossings, landmarks and landscape enhancements.

Submissions must include: a Statement of Intent (1000-character limit), a Resume or CV (3-page limit per artist), and six to ten digital images of previously created artwork in jpg format. This project is open to any professional artist with demonstrated ability to meet the criteria, regardless of residency, race, ethnicity, gender, age or experience. No previous public art experience is required. Arizona artists are strongly encouraged to apply. City of Phoenix employees, Phoenix Arts and Culture Commissioners and their immediate family members, and selection panelists and their immediate families are excluded from participating.