Waukee Civicplus #190

Spring Crest Park Permanent Interactive Public Artwork

The City of Waukee is commissioning permanent interactive public artwork for Spring Crest Park. - Government buyer: City of Waukee, Iowa, through the Waukee Public Arts Advisory Commission. - Requested service: One artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install permanent public artwork; the work may be one piece or multiple pieces. - Budget: Preliminary all-inclusive budget of $50,000, covering design, travel, materials, fabrication, documentation, transportation, shipping, installation, maintenance, subcontractors, and related costs. - Artwork requirements: Playful, engaging, colorful, eye-catching, durable, low-maintenance, safe for children and adults to interact with, and visible and appealing in all seasons. It must fit the park’s character and theme, be placed on the identified pedestal, and comply with its 4,000 PSI weight restriction. - Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least two commissioned outdoor public art projects valued at $25,000 or more each. Preference is given to artists in Iowa and neighboring states, with special consideration for an Iowa connection. - Selection: The Commission plans to select three finalists, each receiving a $500 stipend to refine their proposal, and commission one artist or team. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to eligible artists and artist teams.

Description

The City of Waukee is seeking an artist or artist team to develop, fabricate, and install permanent public artwork at Spring Crest Park. The artwork should be playful, engaging, safe for children and adults to interact with, fit the park’s character, and meet the pedestal’s 4,000 PSI weight restriction. The preliminary project budget is $50,000, including design, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, and other associated costs. Eligible applicants must have completed two commissioned outdoor public art projects valued at least $25,000 each; submissions are due by November 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CST.

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