Old Boise Blocks Waterwheel Barrier Public Art Call | Boise Idaho | Due July 6, 2023

Old Boise Blocks Waterwheel Barrier Public Art Call | Boise Idaho | Due July 6, 2023

Call for Artists: Old Boise Blocks Waterwheel Barrier Public Art Project

The Boise City Department of Art & History invites artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design artwork to be installed in front of the historic waterwheel in C.W. Moore Park.


DEADLINE: Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. (MT)

PROJECT BUDGET: Artist Budget – $100,000 / Total Budget – $142,000

LOCATION: In front of the historic waterwheel in C.W. Moore Park (along Grove St. near 5th)

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS: Jolene Merry ([email protected]) by June 29, 2023 at 5 p.m. MT

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Opportunity

The Boise City Department of Art & History invites artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design artwork to be installed in front of the historic waterwheel in C.W. Moore Park.

One artist, or artist team, will be selected and awarded a $100,000 contract to design and fabricate an iconic and meaningful artwork that embodies the significance of the C.W. Moore waterwheel and the identity of the Old Boise Blocks area.

The selected artist will develop a proposal, formalize design, respond to feedback, fabricate the work, and transport the work to the site. Construction of the footing/anchor system and installation of the work will be coordinated and managed by the City of Boise and is not anticipated to exceed $50,000.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to established artists residing in the United States. Idaho artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Artists must be at least 18 years of age.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted electronically via JAGGAER. After uploading your application, applicants are encouraged to verify the successful upload of the document.