GLENDALE | MONTROSE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
OVERALL PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Glendale is on the path to become an arts and culture destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan region.
Reflecting on its diverse population, history and innovation in public spaces, the City seeks to further enrich the day- to-day experiences of the community with its emphasis on the importance of arts and culture.
As part of the City of Glendale’s initiative to become a prime arts and culture destination, up to ten long-term to permanent artwork installations will be commissioned,
developed and established over the course of the next few years. These landmark installations will be strategically placed throughout the City in locations that focus on public accessibility and encourage public engagement and
interactivity.
This RFP outlines a current art opportunity in the
neighborhood of Montrose in Glendale, CA.
This artist or artist team RFP calls for one specific project opportunity in the City of Glendale. The aim for this artwork opportunity is to create world-class a public artwork that is designed to engage the community, and showcase the cultural diversity of the City and enhance the various civic and public spaces.
We encourage Artists and Artist Teams to consider how their own practice relates to the conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFP , Artists and Artist Teams are encouraged to demonstrate creative applications to support the area and activation of a community interconnected by its public art.
GLENDALE | MONTROSE RFP
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CURATORIAL EXPECTATIONS
This program is searching for innovative Artists and Artist Teams with an ability to creatively approach engaging and active public art, and a deep understanding of how public art complements and challenges our community and civic environment.
Artists or Artist Teams will be asked to address the selected locations as landmark visual opportunities and to create an engaging and dynamic element inviting residents and visitors to the City to interact, connect and experience the art.
Artist and Artist Teams should take the following under consideration across each of the opportunities:
• Physical engagement with the public
• Creating multiple visual angles and approaches
• All day activation - Day and night
• Utilization of creative mediums
• Artwork sustainability and conservation
RFP REQUESTED INFORMATION
At this stage, finalist artists and artist teams are being asked to create a site specific concept for the requested location. Each artist team will be provided a stipend of $500 to be paid upon delivery of concept plan.
Please provide the Selection Committee with the following details:
• Create a site specific concept for the proposed location • Provide a narrative brief about the concept
• Detailed concept renderings and plans
• Concept material plan and approximate dimensions
• Estimated budget
• Estimated timeline for fabrication
RFP TIMELINE
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please email proposals to:
[email protected]
BUDGET
The budget for this art opportunity is listed on its respective page. Budgets range based on scope of work.
The exact final commission contracts will be determined based on the approved and selected proposals and the needs of each.
Commission budgets are to be inclusive of Artist fees, artwork fabrication and installation costs, insurance, engineering and any transportation costs as well as any other costs associated with creating the artwork including foundations, footings, lighting or signage.
The following schedule may be updated by the City at any point, but the below is the intended RFP timeline:
RFP released: March 5th, 2024 (9am PST)
Deadline to Submit: April 1st, 2024 (5pm PST)
Concepts Presented to Arts Commission for selection: April 4th, 2024 Installation deliveries estimated Spring 2025.
MONTROSE
MONTROSE CIRCULAR BENCHES
Budget $300,000
The neighborhood of Montrose is located North of downtown Glendale. The neighborhood has a lot of foot traffic because of the shops and events that are often held on Honolulu Avenue. This art opportunity is to update the circular benches along Honolulu Avenue.
This location and project is calling for an Artist or Artist Team to deliver a painted, sculptural, metal, or tile mosaic application to the 3 existing benches. Additional photos are on the following page.
MONTROSE CIRCULAR BENCHES