From the Montana Arts Council blog:
The Helena Public Art Committee (HPAC) seeks to commission site-specific artwork for the City of Helena, Montana, to be located on the front, back and side of a series of three concrete arches located on the east side of the Trolley Block of the Downtown Walking Mall. These arches connect to a pedestrian stairway located adjacent to the north side of the Windbag Restaurant (Boston Block building).
Project Summary: The concrete arches measure 21 inches wide on one side, 30 inches wide on the other side, are 12 inches thick, have a doorway opening measuring 5 feet wide by 8 ½ feet high. Concrete measuring 9 feet wide and 30 inches high over the doorway opening. The art will include the front, back and side of the 2 arches closest to the walking mall, and include the front side of the third arch. The design may also address the rear walls that are seen by the pedestrian when approaching the stairs. The design should not include paint applications on the brick side of the building Boston Block building although other artistic treatments may be considered. The public art is to be installed in summer-fall 2009.
Budget: $5,000 for the artist plus up to $2,000 for supplies.
Submission deadline: 5 p.m., August 7, 2009.
A copy of the complete RFP and requirements is available at http://helenapublicarts.com or contact City of Helena Public Art Committee, 316 N. Park Avenue, Helena MT 59623, 406-447-8491.
