Pauline Robinson Branch Library Public Art Commission

The City and County of Denver's Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public artwork or series of artworks for the Denver Public Library: Pauline Robinson Branch located at 5575 E. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80207. A 13-member selection panel of community representatives, arts and culture professionals, and civic leaders has identified one outdoor and two indoor locations for potential art opportunities with an allocated total budget of approximately $17,000.00 USD.

Eligibility is open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado. The selection panel seeks artwork that recognizes Pauline Robinson's contributions to Park Hill and the greater Denver community, highlights Black culture and its significance to the neighborhood, and is enriching, educational, welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all. Although not required, the panel is open to interactive artwork. Artworks could be created using diverse media including paint, sculpture, mosaic applications, and other materials suitable for indoor display. The panel encourages artists from the local community, emerging artists, and artists who have yet to receive a public art commission to apply.

The $17,000.00 budget is inclusive of all costs including artist design fee, consultation fees, insurance, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, and project documentation. All applicants must consider long-term conservation and maintenance, as this artwork will become a permanent addition to the Denver Public Art collection. Finalists will be selected by June/July 2023, with selected artist or artist team notification in September/October 2023. Three to five artists/artist teams will be selected as finalists. Entry deadline: Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 11:59 P.M. MST. Work sample requirements: 6-8 images and 0-1 video (6-9 total samples).