Tuli Mem Park Public Art Commission

The County of Yolo is seeking artists or artist teams with experience in the design, fabrication, and installation of public artworks for a public art project to be integrated into Tuli Mem Park in Esparto, CA. YoloArts, as the Art in Public Places (APP) consultant, is soliciting applicants on behalf of Yolo County for the potential commissioning of the project.

Tuli Mem Park is an 8.67 acre new park located off State Route 16 at the corner of Yolo Avenue and Plainfield Street, serving as the gateway into the Esparto-Capay Valley region. The park includes a little league baseball/softball field, multi-use playing field, full outdoor basketball court, two public swimming pools, aquatics building with restrooms, meeting room and snack bar, pedestrian bridge, walking trail, and central gathering area. Three publicly accessible areas have been identified for public art enhancements: the Aquatics Building Exterior Front Façade, Aquatics Building Entry Landscaping, and Pedestrian Bridge North Pedestrian Entrance. A proposal can address one or all three locations.

The artwork selected shall draw inspiration and context from the place and people of Esparto and the Capay Valley; be reflective of the diverse partnerships within the community; inspire play and general enjoyment of outdoor activities among a diverse and multi-generational community; instill community values of respect and appreciation for the indigenous Patwin people and their cultural contributions; consider the design and architecture of the site; and meet the scale of surrounding buildings. A budget of $52,000 is available for all related expenses including artist fees, fabrication, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, documentation, etc. The commission is open to artists in the U.S. Deadline for entries is January 23, 2019. An artist site visit will be held on January 9, 2019 at 2pm PT. Contact Alison Flory at [email protected] or 530.309.6464 for additional information.