Town Seeks Art Proposals
Posted July 22, 2015 at 5:50 am by Tim Dustrude
The concrete at Sunken Park – Tim Dustrude photo
Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for Sunken Park
The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals for what will become the first public art project for the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). The artwork is to be displayed on or against a concrete wall in Sunken Park. Proposals will be accepted until September 4, 2015. All proposals will be considered with preference going to those from local artists. The FHAC will review and select one or more proposals to recommend to the Town Council. The Council will determine the final selection.
The FHAC was formed earlier this year to advise the Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition and placement of public art. Eight residents, including one student, were appointed by the Mayor to represent the interests of the Town, the community and local artists.
According to FHAC Chairperson and Councilmember Noel Monin, the Sunken Park art selection process will include forming a sub-committee of Commissioners and community representatives who will review the submissions and present up to three proposals to the public for review. The public will be invited to view the selected proposals at a public forum. “Public input is critical to the FHAC’s process,” said Commissioner Debbie Pigman. She explained that the FHAC wants to hear from all interested citizens and, in particular, those who live in that neighborhood or use the park on a regular basis. “The Commission wants this to be an exciting and memorable process for the community,” said Pigman.
The site was selected by the Mayor and Town Council as part of the Sunken Park renovation that has included new landscaping, playground equipment, fencing and boardwalk, and refurbished benches and basketball court. More improvements are planned in addition to the art piece.
Interested parties should review the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Sunken Park Art Project at the Town of Friday Harbor website.
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I am glad the town is seeking proposals to finish this wall. It will add so much to the park and community. Has the town ever considered painting the water tower with a mural?
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