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Call for sidewalk art in Takoma Park
The City of Takoma Park is soliciting proposals for sidewalk
art. Theselected work is to be incorporated in a larger streetscape
project planned for Carroll Avenue this summer. This call
for proposals is open to all artists or artist teams. The
project budget is $10,000–which includes, but is not
limited to, artist fees, materials, fabrication, and installation.
DEADLINE: Proposals must be submitted to the City of Takoma
Park’s Procurement Officer, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma
Park MD 20912, by 5:00 PM on June 8, 2004.
GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
The selected artwork is to be located along one side of the
Carroll Avenue sidewalk and installed at ground level.
It must be essentially flush with the surface of the sidewalk
to avoid the creation of a tripping hazard.
The area in which the selected artwork is to be installed
is best described as a slightly undulating 6-inch ribbon or
strip, 800-feet in length that is broken up by driveways and
intersecting streets and private walks.
Theselected artwork will be located along the sidewalk,
nearest the residences. The sidewalk, to be constructed of
poured concrete, will be 4-inches thick. The following general
design considerations have been developed to guide the selection
of the artwork. Artwork should be of an original, site-specific
design and may include text, found objects, texture, ornamental
symbols, and/or color.
Artwork may be continuous in its appearance or located at
scattered sites along the defined project area. It must not
impede or hamper the smooth flow of pedestrians along the
sidewalk or create a tripping hazard. Artwork should be complementary
to the historic context and architectural character of the
neighborhood and planned streetscape improvements.
Artwork must withstand prolonged exposure to local weather
conditions.
More detailed information and a copy of the Request for
Proposal can be found on the City’s web site at www.cityoftakomapark.org
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