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Calls to Artists

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CALL FOR TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS 

4th Annual Urban Wildlife Conservation Day​ 


Introduction 

The Urban Wildlife Conservation Day is an annual National Day of Celebration for our urban green spaces, urban wildlife, and community. The event is a collaboration between the City of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs and Parks and Recreation Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rio Reimagined PHX, Corazon Latino, and Audubon Southwest. The event will include multiple family-friendly events and activities to enjoy, River Heroes Cleanup, Bird Walk, planting of native plants, food, animal demonstrations, and a variety of exhibitor booths that will provide family-friendly engagement. The event is one of several activities that support the City’s Rio Reimagined PHX project.​

4th Annual Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Event Details

When: October 19, 2024, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 2801 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Site Visit with Project Manager (optional) 
This is an opportunity for artists to visit the site, review the proposed locations for artwork, and review the event layout.  The site visit will occur on June 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ​

Artist Information Meeting recording
An Artist Information Meeting was held on virtually on June 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.  The recording provides a detailed overview of the scope of work, program schedule, and application process. 


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Project Budget 
The Arts and Culture Department has set an all-inclusive budget of $10,000 -$15,000 to commission a temporary artwork for the 4th Annual Urban Wildlife Conservation Day event on October 19th, 2024. Artists will need to submit an itemized budget with their application. 

Eligibility
This opportunity is open to all artists, at least 18 years of age, living in Arizona regardless of regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. No public art experience is required. Teams are eligible to apply but must designate a lead applicant for communication purposes. Artists applying as a member of a team are not eligible to also apply as an individual.

Installation Locations

The following are possible locations for the temporary artwork. The final placement will be determined based on a collaborative design process between the artist and the City of Phoenix’s Parks and Recreation Department. The selected artist will meet with Parks and Recreation Department to go over the schedule, installation, and logistics details.

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Interactive Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CGLR1QsSCA8EqJLu6

Download the Call to Artists Application Requirements

4th Annual Urban Wildlife Conservation Day.pdf

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: July 3, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.​

LINK TO APPLY: PublicArtist.org


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​There are currently no agency opportunities. Please Artlink​ for other local opportunities or ​visit the Arizona Commission on the Arts for statewide opportunities.