City of Aurora’s Art in Public Places Program seeking artists for two creative projects
The city of Aurora’s Art in Public Places program is seeking talented artists for two art installations, one in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the state of Colorado and the 250th anniversary of the United States; and the second one, to create a sculpture or a series of sculptures, for the exterior park and plaza area at the Central Recreation Center.
The art installation in commemoration of the state and country’s anniversaries aims to bring together the many voices of Aurora and will be located in Mission Viejo Park. The project’s budget is $250,000 for design, project management, overhead, fabrication, transportation, foundation, installation, insurance and any other additional costs. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 13, through the CaFÉ System of Creative West.
The Central Recreation Center sculpture(s) will be part of the center’s expansion plan, which includes a 14-acre community park featuring a playground, tennis and pickleball courts and a wetland designed to attract migratory birds and wildlife, among other amenities. The artwork should complement the surrounding landscape and could expand upon the exploration of movement, such as integrating kinetic elements with movement generated by the wind or by people. This project’s budget is $220,000 for design, project management, creation, transportation, installation, insurance and any other additional costs. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, through the CaFÉ System.
Funding for these projects and the Art in Public Places program is provided by Aurora’s Percent for Art Ordinance providing 1% of construction costs from specified city construction projects, separately from the city’s general operating budget.
To learn more and access the application, visit AuroraGov.org/PublicArt. Questions about any of these projects should be directed to [email protected].
About the Art in Public Places program
The city of Aurora Art in Public Places Program was created in 1993 to “expand the opportunities for Aurora residents to experience art in public places.” Its mission is to capture the pulse of the community by contributing to neighborhood development, economic vitality and engaging the many voices of Aurora through art and culture. The Art in Public Places program has a collection of over 300 pieces of art and is a program of the Library and Cultural Services Department. Learn more at AuroraGov.org/PublicArt.