Wellington Webb Municipal Building Public Art Commission

Denver Public Art seeks to commission five artists or artist teams to create public artworks for the interior of the Wellington Webb Municipal Office Building located at 201 W Colfax Ave., in Denver, CO. The goal is to commission artwork that celebrates, illuminates and embodies the spirit of the work municipal employees do for the City and County of Denver. Selected artists will have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with city workers and patrons of the building to inform the creation of the work. During the contracted timeframe, artists will have access to a shared clean studio space inside the Webb Building to use for their own artmaking, workshops, and meetings or collaborations with city employees and the public. The commission amount for each artist or artist team is approximately $25,000-$50,000.00 USD.

The selection panel has identified seven hallways in the interior of the building as potential locations for artworks. The hallways range from approximately 93 feet to 239 feet in length and 9 to 10 feet in width. The panel is looking for artists who work in all mediums suitable for indoor walls and interior spaces (drawing, painting, videography, photography, printmaking, fiber, installation, performance, etc.). Artworks should creatively celebrate and illuminate the work of City of Denver employees and agencies, enhance the experience of city workers and patrons, and be designed for inclusivity and accessibility. Artists will be required to collaborate or engage with city employees as part of the commission.

Applicants must submit six digital images of past work, a résumé, and a statement of interest (no longer than 2,000 characters) via CallForEntry.org. The entry deadline is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Eligibility is open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States. Denver Public Art is hosting a virtual pre-application meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. All artwork will become a permanent addition to the Denver Public Art collection and must be fabricated of highly durable, low-maintenance materials suitable for public spaces.