Permanent Outdoor Sculpture for Carson Park in Greenwood Village, CO - Request for Proposals

The City of Greenwood Village, in partnership with the Greenwood Village Arts & Humanities Council (GVAHC), invites qualified artists or artist teams to submit proposals for a permanent, site-specific outdoor sculpture(s) to be integrated into the improvement corridor at Carson Park to include a new Pavilion. This commission celebrates the City's 75th Anniversary and seeks to honor the site's agricultural heritage, natural setting, and the civic identity of Greenwood Village. The total project budget is $68,000, which must cover all costs associated with the sculpture's design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, and installation.

Carson Park is located directly north of Greenwood Village City Hall at 6060 S. Quebec Street and will feature a pavilion, natural amphitheater, and pedestrian areas framed by mountain and water views. The sculpture(s) will serve as a focal point within the park, enhancing the visitor experience without impeding movement, sightlines, or ADA access. The proposed artwork should reflect the heritage of Carson Park as a family farm and its evolution into a civic gathering place, be timeless and accessible to all, and be fabricated from durable, low-maintenance materials appropriate for Colorado's climate.

Submissions must include artist statement responses, résumé or CV (up to 2 pages per team member), 6-10 images of relevant past work with image list, and contact information for 2-3 references. Up to three finalists will be selected and invited to develop a site-specific proposal, with each finalist receiving a $1,000 honorarium. The selected artist will be awarded the full $68,000 commission to design, fabricate, and install the final sculpture, with installation completed by Spring 2027.