City Of Davis Announces RFQ For Public Art Opportunity At N St Park

Davis CA

19 April, 2022

4:03 AM

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Press release from the City Of Davis: April 15, 2022 The City of Davis Civic Arts Commission invites qualified artists or collaborative teams to submit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) by Friday, June 3, at 5:00 p.m. to design and create a new piece of public art that will enhance a neighborhood park improvement project in the N Street Park. As part of a community-driven effort to renovate and enliven N Street Park, the City of Davis and its partner, the Davis Manor Neighborhood Council (DMNC), will commission a professional artist or team of artists to design, fabricate and install a permanent work of public art. The public art will visually and functionally enhance a small performance area and include two elements: 1) an open-form metal superstructure for lighting and theatrical armature and 2) an open-form metal screen for backstage definition. A combined budget of up to $45,000 is available for these two elements through the City's Municipal Arts Fund, which is an accruing fund made up of a 1% contribution from all city Capital Improvement projects. The created work will serve as a visual focal point, drawing visitors into this small artistically designed and art-filled park and supporting and enhancing a variety of activities on the performance stage. Within the technical and safety constraints of the project, the artist/team will be at liberty to explore their own artistic vision in partnership with a dynamic team of resident visionaries and within a neighborhood community that has become a local model for community-based design and activism. This project supports of the City Council's goal to "develop strategies to grow arts and culture in Davis." The City's partnership with the Davis Manor Neighborhood team has been a model of collaboration and community engagement," said Mayor Gloria Partida. "We look forward to experiencing this unique, intimate performing arts venue as part of our efforts to enhance our existing park spaces, as well as provide more locations to experience the arts in Davis." Interested applicants wishing to respond to this RFQ must apply by Friday, June 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=10350. The complete Request for Qualifications, and other supporting materials can be found on the on the City's N Street Park Public Art RFQ website at www.cityofdavis.org/arts under Artist Opportunities or by contacting City of Davis Arts and Culture Manager Rachel Hartsough at 530-747-5640 or [email protected]. The City of Davis Arts & Cultural Affairs Program supports community-based arts projects, cultural opportunities, and education initiatives that foster excellence, diversity, and vitality in the arts. The program is the clearinghouse for all creative activity in the City of Davis government, and serves the entire Davis community. We develop community partnerships, explore best practices, manage the public art collection, and support Civic Arts Commission initiatives. The Davis Manor Neighborhood Council (DMNC) formed in 1998 as a resident-led community association working to create more beauty, neighborliness and community resilience. The DMNC has a long history of collaborating with the City of Davis to lead creative neighborhood improvement projects. A recent example is the creation of the "Naturehood" street mural at Duke Drive and M Street in 2016. Catalyzed by funding from the City of Davis, DMNC organizers worked with community muralist Danielle Fodor to design and paint the mural with the involvement of over 150 community volunteers. This press release was produced by the City Of Davis. The views expressed here are the author's own.