Tamarac Fire Station #15 Public Art Commission

The City of Tamarac, Florida is seeking to commission an artist or artist team to create an artwork of significant size and quality to be located at Fire Station #15, 6000 N. Hiatus Road, Tamarac, FL 33321. This artwork will pay tribute to 50 years of service provided by Tamarac firefighters and their heroic acts of valor to the community. The artwork should reflect the spirit of Tamarac and be impactful to pedestrians and passerby traffic both day and night at this high traffic roadway.

Three artists will be selected as semi-finalists to develop and present design proposals. Each semi-finalist will receive a $1,500 stipend to provide a full proposal including a maquette and/or 3D renderings and presentation. The winning artist will be awarded a $135,000 contract and will be responsible for the design, lighting, footer, creation, and installation of the final work. The design must be approved by the city commission.

The artwork should be durable and require minimal ongoing maintenance. South Florida has a sub-tropical climate that is hot and humid with intense sun and seasonal heavy rain; materials should avoid problems with rust and fading. Selection criteria include artistic merit of concept, style and appropriateness (the artwork should depict a clever approach to iconic fire station references such as the Maltese cross), technical feasibility and the artist's experience with public art projects, and safety and maintenance considerations. Applicants must be age 18 or older, living in the United States, and have experience in public art. Submit a current resume (2 page maximum), 10 images of past projects that support your work and relate to this project, and an annotated image list.