City of Auburn: CALL FOR ARTISTS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Public Art for Downtown Park, Auburn, WA Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 253-931-5100 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2025 __________ Call to Artists! Request for Qualifications (RFQ) PUBLIC ART FOR DOWNTOWN PARK, AUBURN, WA The City of Auburn, Washington is requesting qualifications from talented artist(s) and/or artist team(s) to create new and engaging public artwork(s) for a new Auburn Downtown Park that will be the centerpiece of Auburn's creative district in the heart of the downtown core. Downtown Park adds a new, significant green space for the downtown core and seeks an art element that strengthens its ties to the arts, inspires creativity, and enriches the experience of plaza visitors and the community. The city is seeking an artist(s) to be a collaborative team member to work with the plaza design team to shape an art element that is truly integrated into the plaza design and experience. PROJECT BUDGET: To not exceed $97,500 (Budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, travel & inclusive of all taxes) ELIGIBILITY: Artists residing in Washington and Oregon APPLICATION: Submission of an online application is required; please review all guidelines before applying, and view the online application DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:59PM For more information or to apply, view the online application<https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15573>. [cid:image003.jpg@01DBCA56.567618E0] _________________________________________________________________________ Questions? Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> Information on City of Auburn cultural arts programs can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-5100. Amanda Jenkinson | Arts Assistant Pronouns (she/they) In office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.