Islamorada Village Civicplus #RFQ 26-08

Public Art Commission: History and Records Wall for Ron Levy Aquatic Center

This opportunity invites professional artists to design, create, and install an outdoor History and Records Wall at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center in Islamorada, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Village of Islamorada, Parks and Recreation Department - Project Scope: - Commissioned public art project for an outdoor, weatherproof wall-based artwork - Must include static informational text celebrating the pool's history - Must feature a changeable record board to highlight achievements of pool users - Use of durable materials such as metals, ceramics, glass, concrete, or paint suitable for outdoor installation - Artist to coordinate with Parks and Recreation Department for content accuracy and compliance - Notable Requirements: - Submission of resume, artist statement, work samples, and design sketch - Content must avoid religious, political, or sexual themes and corporate logos - Up to three artists will be shortlisted and receive an honorarium for detailed proposals - Final selection by the Village Manager - Budget: - Total project budget is $20,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a public art commission

Description

The Village of Islamorada is seeking an artist or artist team to design and install an outdoor, wall-based History and Records Wall at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center. The artwork will include static informational text celebrating the pool's history and a changeable record board to highlight achievements of pool users. The project requires durable, weatherproof materials suitable for outdoor installation. The selected artist will collaborate with the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure accuracy and compliance with department requirements. The budget for this work-for-hire project is $20,000.

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