Salt Lake Community College Westpointe Campus - Utah Public Art Program

Salt Lake Community College in partnership with the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management and the Utah Arts Council's Public Art Program requests artist or artist team qualifications for the creation of site-specific artwork(s) for the Salt Lake Community College Westpointe Career and Technical Education Center (WCTEC) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Art Selection Committee is interested in working with artists that understand the pride of place and the desire to serve the community. The contemporary, sustainable, safe, light-filled and high-tech facility deserves site-specific public art that communicates these qualities to students and the community. The site is adjacent to a major commuter highway with architecture that announces itself to the community. The Art Selection Committee has expressed interest in both "place making" for the community and creating space that adds to the student experience. The campus includes photovoltaic panels on both the grounds and roof that may be accessible for power supply to artist concepts. Identified areas suitable for public art include: the interior and/or exterior of main entry points at the southwest and southeast, the East plaza and/or screens between parking and the facility, the 200-yard undulating berm located east of the building and west of I-215, a two-story showroom on the south end main level, and the nearly 200-yard interior west side corridor. Artists are welcome to suggest additional sites.

The WCTEC will bring together technical education in multiple trades including Composites Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, Machining, Welding, Mechatronics/Industrial Robotics, Diesel Maintenance and CDL Truck Driving. The building will include skills labs, classrooms, faculty offices and administrative support, with space for collaboration with industry partners. A budget of $309,000 is available for all related expenses including artist fees, fabrication, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, and documentation. This project is open to American legal/resident professional artists. Submissions must include 1-6 images. The entry deadline is 6/30/17 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Applications may be submitted online at www.callforentry.org or by compact disc/DVD.