RTD I-225 Rail Line 13th Avenue Public Art Commission

This is a public art commission for the 13th Avenue light rail station on the I-225 Rail Line in Aurora, Colorado. The budget for the artwork is $100,000 inclusive.

The 13th Avenue station is the fifth station heading north on the I-225 Rail Line, located at East 13th Avenue on the west side of Sable Boulevard. Travel time is 22 minutes from Union Station and 21 minutes from Denver Airport. The preferred location for artwork is either 2D art on a wall abutting 13th Avenue at the station entrance or 3D art on the traffic island at the station entrance. The artwork should connect to the location and be inclusive of the populations using this station.

Artwork must be durable and able to withstand Colorado's constantly changing weather conditions, including wide temperature fluctuations and intense sunlight. Materials must be resistant to graffiti and vandalism, require little or no maintenance, and be safe for pedestrian movement and security. Prior approval is required for any use of electricity. Artwork proposed near the tracks must not violate clearance and safety regulations concerning overhead electrical wires or impede train operations, and should not resemble official traffic or highway signs.

Finalists will be selected by the I-225 Rail Line Art Selection Committee based on past work. Selected finalists will make a site visit, prepare a proposal, and be interviewed by the committee. Submission requirements include 8 images of past work, two professional references, and a CV/resume. Finalists will be notified June 29, 2015, with committee interviews on August 21, 2015, and final artist notification on August 24, 2015. Artwork installation is scheduled for late 2016.