Request for Proposals -Helena MT

May 28th, 2009

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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 3 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: 5:00 PM, August 7, 2009

A copy of the complete RFP and requirements is available at http://helenapublicarts.com<http://helenapublicarts.com/> or contact City of Helena Public Art Committee, 316 N. Park Avenue, Helena MT 59623, 406-447-8491.

The HPAC is an appointed advisory committee to the Helena City Commission that promotes public art works in the Helena community and informs residents and visitors about the many pieces available to the public for their enjoyment.

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