The competition is open to individuals from the Tri-County area
The City of St. Johns is currently accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned public art piece near downtown St. Johns. The art piece will be located in Rotary Park at the intersection of North Clinton Avenue and Railroad Street.
On Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. the city is hosting an informational meeting at Rotary Park for artists interested in submitting a proposal. Several members of the Art Committee will be available for questions at that time. Attendance at this meeting is not required in order to submit a proposal.
The competition is open to all artists, architects, designers, etc. A short list of up to three artists will be created by the art committee and each artist will be asked to further develop their design proposal. The LEAP grant limits this project to individuals from the Tri-County area (Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties).
The City of St. Johns has received a Placemaking Public Art Grant from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) in the amount of $10,000. This grant was awarded to a municipality to commission, create and install
a piece of public art for year-round public display. The grant is designed to strengthen economic development efforts in the greater Lansing region by enhancing the sense of place for residents and visitors through public art.
The project budget is not to exceed $10,000 for an artist or team of collaborative artists. The project budget includes the artist(s) fees, supplies, artwork installation, travel-related expenses and other associated costs.
The art piece will serve as a visual landmark and should be distinctive through use of design, color, etc. The design will be suitable and acceptable for public viewing of all ages. The art piece should have a spot for a plaque that would provide the artist’s name and recognition of LEAP for the grant.
For more information see http://www.cityofsaintjohnsmi.com/assets/PagePDFs/home/REQUEST-FOR-PROPOSALS-final1.pdf