[Archived] Call to Artists – Public Art at Simpson Park

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2015

The City of Alexandria, Virginia invites artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for a public art project as part of the Simpson Park Playground and Passive Space Renovation.

Project Overview:  The Selected Artist/Artist Team (Artist) will join an interdisciplinary project team (Design Team) that is contracted to provide the landscape architectural design services for the Simpson Park Playground and Passive Space Renovation.  Members of the Design Team will be chosen through a separate Request for Proposal (RFP) process.  The Artist and the Design Team will work closely together to form a cohesive public art proposal that aligns with the Design Team’s overall renovation design and layout of the site.  The Artist will work with the Design Team to integrate public art into the Design Team’s drawings and presentations.  In collaboration with the Design Team, the Artist will attend public meetings and present a minimum of three (3) concept designs and, based on public comment, refinements to a chosen design.  After a final concept design is approved, the Artist will oversee the fabrication and installation of the public art.

Deadline:  November 8, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. MDT 

For more information and how to apply, click here.

For questions or comments please contact Diane Ruggiero at diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5590.