FHAC Sculpture Deadline

Deadline approaching for accepting park bench sculpture proposals

The deadline for submitting proposals for the Town of Friday Harbor’s park bench sculpture project is 4:30 pm Friday, September 30, 2016. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) is sponsoring the project which will feature artwork located at, on, or in association with an existing park bench at one of three locations on Spring Street. The selected artwork will be available for sale while on display.

The proposal application states that the artwork is intended to add beauty and interest to a park bench and the downtown core, and to provide an opportunity for local or area artists to display their work in a public venue. The sites have been selected by the FHAC based on their high visibility by vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Additional sites may be selected in the future.

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 who will then determine the final selection. Interested parties should review the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Park Bench Sculpture Project at the Town web site: www.fridayharbor.org under “What’s New” and “Agendas—Arts Commission”.

The FHAC was formed in 2015 to advise the Town Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition, and placement of public art. Eight residents, including one student, are appointed by the Mayor to represent the interests of the Town, the community, and local artists.

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