Public Art for Bob Shelden Baseball Field Renovation

The Brookings Public Arts Commission, in partnership with the City of Brookings, SD, seeks an artist to develop, fabricate and install permanent outdoor artwork within the Bob Shelden Baseball Field and surrounding complex scheduled for a $3 Million renovation in 2020. The project site is located at 621 Medary Avenue in Brookings, one of the primary amenities of the Dwiggins-Medary Community Park and Athletic Complex, adjacent to Brookings High School.

The total project budget is $190,000 for artist fee, materials, fabrication, insurance, travel, transportation, shipping and installation costs, including engineering fees, excavation requirements, footings and electrical costs associated with the artwork. The artwork should be highly visible within the surrounding park environment and serve as a marker or "gateway" while encouraging visitor interaction. It should visually complement the overall ambiance of an old baseball park as reflected in nearby structures, foliage and landscape features. The completed work must be accessible to all by considering those with special needs, while meeting all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Artwork must be composed of the highest quality materials and constructed according to best practices to withstand the potentially harsh weather conditions of South Dakota.

Submission Requirements: Submit 10-15 images of previous work. Entry fee: $10.00. The Brookings Public Arts Commission will select up to 3 finalists who will be paid an honorarium of $2,000 each for a detailed final proposal. All costs associated with production of detailed proposal, shipping and any travel expenses are the responsibility of the artist. RFQ Deadline: June 30, 2020. Invited full proposals due August 24, 2020. Artist selected September 15, 2020. Installation due September 1, 2021. Contact: [email protected]