MLK Jr. Recreation Center Public Art Commission

The City of Denton seeks artist qualifications from professional artists or artist teams to design and create artwork for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center that reflects the Southeast Denton community's collaborative spirit. Artists experienced in working with residents from historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. The project artwork is intended to tell the story and capture the cultural essence of Southeast Denton.

The maximum total project budget is $69,000 and includes all design, structural engineering, fabrication, equipment, insurance, installation, and travel, contingency and incidental costs. All public art work must have completed installation by September 15, 2019. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed at least two permanent or temporary site-specific commissions. Professional artists living and working in the United States are eligible to apply. Non-US residents must be able to show current ability to work in the United States prior to being contracted.

Applications must include: an artist statement of interest (3000 characters or less), optional design team statement (2000 characters or less), two-page resume highlighting collaborative work with communities and including three professional references, exactly 10 images of previous work illustrating site-specific projects and public art experience, and an image identification list (PDF) numbered in order with project title, location, date completed, media, dimensions, budget, commissioning agency, project partners, and brief description. The Denton Public Art Committee will conduct a juried evaluation based on artistic thematic merit, mastery in artistic medium, professionalism, and site suitability. Selected artists will negotiate and complete necessary documentation and contracts with the City of Denton.