CALL FOR ARTISTS | Public Art for Downtown Park | City of Auburn, WA

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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Public Art for Downtown Park

DEADLINE: June 10, 2025 at 10:59PM

The City of Auburn, Washington is requesting qualifications from talented artist(s) and/or artist team(s) to create new and engaging public artwork(s) for a new Auburn Downtown Park that will be the centerpiece of Auburn’s creative district in the heart of the downtown core. Downtown Park adds a new, significant green space for the downtown core and seeks an art element that strengthens its ties to the arts, inspires creativity, and enriches the experience of plaza visitors and the community. The city is seeking an artist(s) to be a collaborative team member to work with the plaza design team to shape an art element that is truly integrated into the plaza design and experience.

PROJECT BUDGET: To not exceed $97,500 (Budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, travel & inclusive of all taxes)

ELIGIBILITY: Artists residing in Washington and Oregon

APPLICATION: Submission of an online application is required; please review all guidelines before applying, and view the online application

DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:59PM

For more information or to apply, view the online application.

SITE DETAILS: The future park site is approximately 10,500 square feet, located on East Main Street, adjacent to the future Auburn Theater, Postmark Center for the Arts, as well as downtown businesses and housing. The following images are the initial conceptual designs of the park that were used for grant funding applications. A more robust park design will be forthcoming when the Finalist Artist Selection notification is made on June 13.