PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR SALT LAKE CITY Deadline May 14

PRESS RELEASE                        

SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL  |  KAREN KRIEGER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 27, 2012
Contact: Roni Thomas, Public Art Program Manager
c. 801-596-5000

PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR SALT LAKE CITY

The Salt Lake Art Design Board announces a call for Utah artists who are interested in submitting proposals for a public art commission at Fire Station #6 located at 948 West 800 South in the Poplar Grove neighborhood of Salt Lake City.  The Design Board is seeking proposals for artwork that reflect the mission and values of the Salt Lake City Fire Department, enhance the property, and is visually engaging for passersby and those who use and visit the station. The artwork will be installed outside on the grounds of the Fire Station.

The artist’s commission is $55,000 and proposal materials are now being accepted until 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012.  For  the complete Request for Proposals for this project, visit www.slcgov.com/arts.

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