Oak Knoll Public Amenities

The Oak Knoll community is a proposed 935-unit residential development on 187 acres of the former Naval Medical Center, Oakland. The project will include daylighting and restoration of Rifle Range Creek, 80 acres of open space with hiking trails, and a community center accessible to Oakland residents.

SunCal, the master developer, is seeking an artist or team of artists to create six unique benches and six unique bicycle racks for placement throughout the development. Bicycle racks will be required at the Village Retail Center and Community Center to encourage bicycle transportation. Benches may be located at common areas such as adjacent to the Creekside Parkway multi-use path, in the Creekside Village pocket park, or at the retail center. All materials must be permanent, durable, weather resistant, and low maintenance. Artists must work with SunCal architects and landscape architects to ensure appropriate installation.

Eligibility: Applicants must be practicing, professional artists residing in Oakland, California, at least 18 years of age with necessary documentation and permits to work in the United States. Applications must include a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 images of past work (at least 2 per project), up to 4 videos, artist statement, artist questions, resume, and references. The Oak Knoll Public Amenities budget is $60,000 (gross budget $66,660 minus 10% art consultant fee). This budget must cover design, transportation, permits, insurance, materials, fabrication, and installation. A selection panel will choose three finalists, who will each receive a $1,000 honorarium to complete proposals. Finalist interviews and proposal presentations will be conducted in Oakland in April 2017. The selection panel decision will be based on proposal strength and past public art experience. Project installation is scheduled for Spring 2019.