Santa Cruz Opengov #273401

Santa Cruz SculpTOUR Downtown Rotating Public Art Program – Curator Services Sought

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a curator or curatorial team to manage the SculpTOUR Downtown Rotating Public Art Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Cruz, Office of Economic Development and City Manager's Office - Scope of Work: - Curator services for the SculpTOUR outdoor rotating sculpture exhibition - Lead artistic direction and select artists for four designated pad locations - Plan and manage exhibitions, oversee sculpture installation, and support participating artists - Provide community education and engagement related to the public art program - Products/Services Requested: - Curator services (artistic direction, artist selection, exhibition management) - Artist support - Installation oversight - Community education and outreach - Notable Requirements: - Experience in public art curation and project management - Coordination with city staff and stakeholders - Ability to manage logistics for temporary outdoor sculpture installations - No OEMs or specific vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Attachments include sample agreements, insurance requirements, site maps, and images of past installations

Description

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a qualified curator or team to manage the SculpTOUR outdoor sculpture exhibition. The project includes curator services, artist support, installation oversight, and community education. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM in person at Pacific Avenue at Church Street, Santa Cruz. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026. The solicitation includes various attachments such as sample agreements, maps, images, and addenda.

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