River North Promenade Public Art Project

The Denver Arts & Venues Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original work of art for the River North (RiNo) Promenade, located along Arkins Blvd. between 35th and 38th streets in Denver. The selection panel has recommended either one site-specific artwork or several site-specific artworks to be integrated along the promenade. The commission budget is approximately $80,000 USD.

The RiNo Promenade will be a linear park linking a series of outdoor "rooms" to accommodate flexible festival space, cafés, and an urban theater. The promenade will be connected to the future River North Park and linked to the South Platte River with cottonwood and native tree groves irrigated by stormwater runoff. The selection panel is looking for artwork(s) that create a distinct connection to the natural world while recognizing the area's unique industrial past. Works that demonstrate the connection between human activity and the natural environment and tell the story of the place—geologically, socially, and ecologically—are encouraged. Artworks should be pedestrian-scaled, three-dimensional, and fabricated of highly durable, low-maintenance materials suitable for outdoor display.

Eligibility is open to artists or artist teams currently living and work in the United States. Colorado artists, emerging artists, and artists working in media suitable for outdoor display are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants may apply as a single artist or multi-person collaborative group. Submissions must include six digital images, a résumé, and a statement of interest no longer than 2,000 characters via www.callforentry.org. The selection panel will choose between three and five finalists who will create site-specific proposals and participate in an interview. Finalists will receive an honorarium for this work. The deadline is Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. MST.