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| Budget: $3,685,000 |
| Activated: 06/23/2025 Deadline: 08/01/2025 |
| Call Summary City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture requests qualifications from professional artists working in a variety of media and artistic approaches for its Pre-Qualified Artist Roster for the General Obligation Bond Program (GO Bond). Artists selected for this Roster will be eligible for GO Bond funded projects over the next three years. POAC seeks artists whose works advance the public’s understanding of contemporary art, enhances the aesthetic quality and user experience of civic spaces, and demonstrates collaboration with communities. |
| Budget Description The GO Bond Program includes four distinct propositions. Funding for public art cannot be shared between the propositions. Total funding for public art across all four proposition is approximately $3,685,000. Individual project budgets will range from $50,000 to $600,000. NOTE: Public art projects for Proposition 3 are not included in this Roster. A separate Call to Artists for Proposition 3 will be issued at a later date. |
| Project Description Current GO Bond opportunities are listed in the "artwork location description" section. Many of the projects are in the early stages of planning which will allow the selected artists to work collaboratively with the respective design teams and surrounding communities. Specific public art goals will be established as each project develops to conceptual design and will be used to select artists from the Roster for each opportunity. Scopes of work may include functional artwork, iconic stand- alone artwork, or integrated design enhancements. To learn more about the General Obligation Bond Program, visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/budget/general-obligation-bond.html. |
| Artwork Location Description PROPOSITION 1 PUBLIC ART PROJECTS Fire Station 7 An artist, or artist team, will be commissioned to collaborate with the design team to integrate public artwork into the new Fire Station #7. This initiative involves acquiring three acres of land near 4th Street and Townley Avenue, where a new 18,000 square foot, two-story, four-bay fire station will be constructed. The upgraded facility will support additional emergency response personnel and equipment. Fire Station 13 An artist, or artist team, will be commissioned to collaborate with design teams to integrate public artwork into the new Fire Station #13 project. This initiative involves acquiring three acres of land near 50th Street and Thomas Road, where a new 18,000-square-foot, two-story, four-bay fire station will be constructed. The upgraded facility will support additional emergency response personnel and equipment. Fire Station 15 An artist or artist team will be commissioned to collaborate with the design team to create site specific public artwork that enhances the exterior environment of the new Fire Station #15. Located at 4900 N. 45th Ave, where a new 18,000-square-foot, four-bay fire station with a Community Room will be constructed. The upgraded facility will support additional emergency response personnel and equipment. Fire Station 51 An artist or artist team will be commissioned to collaborate with the design team to create site specific public artwork that enhances the exterior environment of the new Fire Station #51. Located near 43rd Avenue and State Road 303, where a new 28,000-square-foot, five-bay fire station and a District Office with Bay will be constructed to support additional emergency response personnel and equipment. PROPOSITION 2 PUBLIC ART PROJECTS Desert View Civic Space and Branch Library An artist, or artist team, will be commissioned to work with the design team to integrate public artwork into the Desert View Civic Space and Branch Library project. The project will design and construct a new 13,000-square-foot branch library, which is expected to include a meeting space, programming area, computers, study rooms, and library materials, enhancing community engagement and access to resources. Estrella Civic Space and Branch Library An artist, or artist team, will be commissioned to work with the design team to integrate public artwork into the Estrella Civic Space and Branch Library project. The project will design and construct a new 13,000-square-foot branch library as part of the Estrella Village Civic Space. The library is anticipated to include a meeting space, programming area, computers, study rooms, and library materials, providing essential resources and fostering community engagement. PROPOSITION 4 PUBLIC ART PROJECTS Choice Neighborhoods – Girasol Development An artist, or artist team, will be commissioned to work with the design team to integrate public artwork into the Choice Neighborhoods Girasol Development. GO Bond funds will help cover the costs for construction, materials, and labor to complete the final phase of the redevelopment in the Edison-Eastlake Community (EEC). Girasol, located on the former Sidney P. Osborn public housing site, will consist of 364 new, modern, mixed-income rental housing units and will include the redevelopment of the former Kana Park. Girasol, being developed in three phases, will enhance the EEC with both affordable and market-rate housing options. McDowell Senior Center This project will renovate the historic McDowell Senior Center located along the Miracle Mile. Renovations include modernizing HVAC equipment, updating the electrical and plumbing systems, and restoring the building façade. An artist will be commissioned to work with the design team to integrate artwork that supports the preservation of this historic building and improves the visitor experience. |
| Eligibility This opportunity is open to any professional artists who reside in the United States with the demonstrated ability to meet the criteria (SEE SECTION IV – EVALUATION & SELECTION of the RFQ), regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age or experience level. No previous public art experience is required to apply. Arizona artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Teams are eligible to apply but must designate a lead applicant for communication purposes. |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 2 page(s) maximum Work examples: 10 Letter of Interest: 400 word maximum Think of this as a job application and your cover letter. Be as succinct as possible. Describe why you are interested in these opportunities and highlight any relevant experience. References: 3 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process A selection panel will be convened by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture to review applications received and make recommendations to the Arts and Culture Commission. Members of the panel may include art and design professionals, city staff, and community members. Non-voting advisors to the panel may include additional city staff and members of the design team. Responses to this Call should be concise, well organized and provide the requested information. Applications lacking the necessary information will not be considered. |
| Selection Criteria 1. Work samples submitted are of professional quality and demonstrate artistic quality of previously completed work of a similar scope and scale. 20 2. Potential to create an impactful design for these public opportunities. (Work samples should show the potential for you to design an integrated public art concept. Please do not submit proposals.) 10 3. Experience in collaborative design work and community engagement. (Collaborative work experience can be described in your Letter of Interest and does not have to be art related.) 10 |
| Timeline Estimated Timeline June 23, 2025 Call to Artists Released June 30, 2025 Artist Information Session (virtual) at 12:00 pm July 25, 2025 Deadline for questions to procurement officer at 12:00 pm August 1, 2025 Application Deadline at 5:00 pm (Arizona Time) August 2025 Selection panel reviews applications and recommends artists to be included in the Roster September 16, 2025 Arts & Culture Commission approval of Roster Late Sept 2025 Begin awarding individual project commissions |
| Additional Resources |
| https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/arts/public-art.html |
| General Obligation Bond Program RFQ (PDF) |
| Contact Information | Romeo Rabusa 200 W. Washington St, 10th floor Phoenix AZ 85003 United States 602-534-8334 romeo.rabusa@phoenix.gov |
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