Santa Cruz Opengov #RFP No. DEPT HERE-0312

Curatorial Services for SculpTOUR Downtown Rotating Public Art Program

The City of Santa Cruz Office of Economic Development is seeking a qualified curator or curatorial team to manage the SculpTOUR Downtown Rotating Public Art Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Cruz Office of Economic Development - Scope of Work: - Curatorial services for a rotating outdoor sculpture exhibition across four downtown locations - Responsibilities include artistic direction, artist selection, exhibition planning, installation oversight, community education, and coordination with city staff - Products/Services Requested: - Professional curatorial services (no physical products or OEMs specified) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on environmental sustainability and legal compliance - Community involvement and education are integral to the program - Support for artists in selling their works and providing accessible art experiences - Strengthening Santa Cruz's cultural identity through public art - Budget: - $42,500 for a three-year contract - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation.

Description

The City of Santa Cruz Office of Economic Development is seeking qualified curators or curatorial teams to lead the artistic direction, artist selection, and exhibition management for SculpTour, an outdoor rotating sculpture exhibition program. The program aims to present diverse sculptural works, activate public spaces, support artists in selling their works, provide accessible art experiences, and strengthen the city's cultural identity. The curator will be responsible for artist selection, exhibition planning, installation oversight, community education, and coordination with City staff. The project has a budget allocation of $42,500 for three years and includes multiple phases of evaluation and community involvement.

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