Denver Public Art Pre-Application Meeting: Cook/Garland Park

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Learn more about an RFQ to create a public artwork for Cook/Garland Park.

<h3>UPDATE: Due to a personal emergency, this meeting has been cancelled. Instead, the presentation will be recorded and sent out to all registrants of this event later this week. An email contact will be provided for follow-up questions. Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.</h3> Denver Public Art is hosting a virtual pre-application meeting for interested applicants on Monday, December 15th, at 5 p.m. (MST) via Zoom. The meeting will cover project background and goals, and the application process for this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Attendees will also receive information via CallForEntry.org, through which artists may apply. Interested applicants are asked to register to receive information on how to join prior to the event. If you cannot attend, a recording will be available on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@denverartsandvenues" title="https://www.youtube.com/@denverartsandvenues" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Denver Arts &amp; Venues YouTube channel.</a>_____<h3>Public Art Project: Cook/Garland Park</h3><h3>Budget: Approximately $207,000 USD</h3><h3>Eligibility: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States</h3><h3>DEADLINE: Sunday, January 4, 2025, 11:59 pm MST</h3> <h4>Introduction</h4>Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) in the Virginia Village and Washington Virginia Vale communities of Southeast Denver. Funded by the nearby construction of the S. Monaco Parkway Bridge over Cherry Creek, the goal of the project is to commission an artwork that encourages exploration and connection for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, while celebrating the local biodiversity of the area and creating an inviting experience for all who encounter it.The commission amount for an artist or artist team is approximately $207,000.00 USD.A selection panel of community representatives, arts and culture professionals and civic leaders has been assembled to identify art opportunities and to select and recommend an artist or artist team for this project. The panel is seeking artists who work in mediums suitable for outdoor display for this project. <h4>Goals, Site, Media &amp; Materials</h4>The selection panel members have set forth specific goals and parameters for this public art project with the hope of creating unique and inspiring works of art for the communities surrounding the S. Monaco Bridge over Cherry Creek.Goals:<ul><li>The panel is interested in artworks that are interactive and encourage exploration, play and connection.</li><li>The panel would like the artworks to be educational, to emphasize the Indigenous history* of the area and highlight the many uses of the parks and paths. *The panel encourages artists to seek education on the Indigenous peoples and history of the area from reliable, community-approved sources and consult with Indigenous-led organizations or cultural advisors if incorporating narrative or symbolic elements connected to Indigenous histories within their proposal.</li><li>The panel encourages artists to learn about the local biodiversity of the area and consider how their work might safely and respectfully engage with local flora, fauna and wildlife in the area.</li><li>The panel feels strongly that the artwork should incorporate principles of accessibility and universal design, ensuring it can be experienced by people of all abilities, including individuals with visual impairments.</li><li>The panel encourages local and emerging artists to apply and is very interested in incorporating aspects of community engagement in the creation of the artwork.</li></ul>Artwork SiteWhile this project is funded by the construction of the bridge, the panel has identified preferred locations within nearby Cook or Garland Park, with the goal being to encourage community connection and recreation in the area, while celebrating the surrounding natural environment. Finalists will have the opportunity to meet with community members as well as technical experts, to ask specific questions about potential locations prior to finalizing proposals.Media &amp; MaterialsThe panel is looking for artists who work in mediums suitable for outdoor display. Durability and ease of maintenance are vitally important at this location. They are open to a range of media &amp; materials appropriate for the outdoor park environment, including (but not limited to) painting, sculpture, mosaic and artworks incorporating natural elements._____________ Learn more about these RFQs and other upcoming Denver Public Art opportunities at <a href="https://denverpublicart.org/for-artists/#opportunities" title="https://denverpublicart.org/for-artists/#opportunities" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DenverPublicArt.org/For-Artists/#opportunities</a>.<h4>Submit your application for this project through CaFE: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16318__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!QKMb5jmEAsZzqQv6EVyZBM-sj6Mwpj4x3pbLhg9RP8zSjPcQ-dHxuFx6UJiPfKU3CklDjpEaDlIlgjjKFFcdfGCASvGRq2d6$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16318__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!QKMb5jmEAsZzqQv6EVyZBM-sj6Mwpj4x3pbLhg9RP8zSjPcQ-dHxuFx6UJiPfKU3CklDjpEaDlIlgjjKFFcdfGCASvGRq2d6$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16318</a></h4>_______________ For Interpretation Services: DAVLanguageAccess@denvergov.orgFor Sign Language Interpreter or Cart Services: DAVLanguageAccess@denvergov.orgFor Other Disability Accommodations: DisabilityAccess@Denvergov.orgPlease contact us at least five business days before the event for any special needs.

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