NEWS: Public Art Opportunity (SLC: Proposals accepted through June 3)

PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED

FOR SALT LAKE CITY – Glendale Branch Library

The Salt Lake Art Design Board announces a call for Utah artists who are interested in submitting proposals for a public art commission at the new Glendale Branch Library located at approximately 1400 South Concord Street (1250 West) in Salt Lake City.  The Library will be complete in October 2014.

The Design Board is seeking proposals for artwork that:

- Reflects the rich history, vitality, and cultural diversity of the Glendale neighborhood.

- Incorporates both interior and exterior artistic elements.

- Enhances a visitor’s experience to the Library and grounds.

The artist’s budget for this commission is $160,000. Proposal materials are now being accepted through 5:00 p.m. , Monday, June 3, 2013.  For  the complete Request for Proposals for this project, visit www.slcdocs.com/arts/Glendale_RFP.pdf.

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Architectural Nexus located at 2505 E. Parley’s Way in Salt Lake City. This meeting is an opportunity for interested applicants to meet and ask questions of the project architects, hear about the artist selection process, and to view the project color boards and most current renderings of the Library.