Secure the property owner contract or information from the city for a civic project
Survey the selected site
Apply for the necessary permits
Call to Artists
Decide on the type of Call to Artists: Open Call (Requests for Qualifications) / Limited Call (Requests for Proposals) / Direct Selection
Bring together a selection committee of local stakeholders, artists, and arts administrators to determine guidelines for the project
Create the Call to Artists with budget, artist qualifications, and artwork details.
Release RFQ on local and national artist platforms
Award Process
Narrow applications down to 3-5 artists based on portfolio or proposal
Selected artists present concepts: Illustrations or models of the proposed design, a detailed project budget, installation details, proposed timeline, maintenance plan with estimate of costs, bio, and artist statement
Score proposals based on matrix
Award contract
Artwork Creation
Fabrication by artist
Site Preparation
Installation
Timing
Phase I (Discovery Phase) 4-12 Weeks
Phase II (Development Phase) 6-12 Weeks
Phase III (Fabrication and Install Phase) 12-52 Weeks