Public Art Planning Consultant for Carl G. Brewer Community Center - Wichita, KS

Greteman Group, on behalf of SFS Architecture and the City of Wichita, Kansas, is requesting responses from qualified firms or individuals to provide consulting services for the planning and selection of public art in coordination with the expansion and renovation of the Carl G. Brewer Community Center located at 1329 E. 16th St., Wichita, KS. The Public Art Planning Consultant will be responsible for coordinating with the design team and selection panel to determine appropriate locations and scope of public art within the project and conducting a Call for Artists to provide the artwork.

The Carl G. Brewer Community Center at McAdams Park is undergoing expansion and renovation. The existing recreation center is approximately 12,000 square feet and the new facility will add approximately 24,000 square feet of new recreation and wellness programming opportunities. Public artwork proposed and installed in the facility should be compatible and responsive to the site, landscape, architecture, and interior design. Project stakeholders share in the desire for the art to be inspirational to all visitors, particularly emphasizing the community's African American heritage and legacies.

The Public Art Planning Consultant will attend progress and planning meetings for the duration of the design phase, provide recommendations on appropriate locations and infrastructure for public artwork, lead a Call for Artists procurement process, and facilitate the acquisition and/or installation of all artworks at the project site. The total budget for Public Art for this project is $180,000.00, which includes all fees for the Public Art Planning Consultant and all artist creative work, art, and installation. The Public Art Planning Consultant budget is $20,000 as part of the $180,000 total budget. Construction is anticipated to commence in summer 2023, with installation of public art estimated for Q3 2024. Qualifications are due June 5th, 2023 at 4:00 pm CDT. Contact: [email protected]