The City of Palm Desert seeks experienced artists and/or artist teams for a public art sculpture(s) on San Pablo Avenue.
About Palm Desert: Located just over 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Palm Desert is a premier resort destination and year-round community located in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley, comprised of 9 cities, each with a distinct character. At the west end of the valley is Palm Springs, known for midcentury modern architecture and historic connections to Hollywood. To the east is Indio with abundant farms and striking murals depicting contemporary Latinx imagery.
About the Project: The sculpture(s) in this roundabout will be the focal point for San Pablo Avenue. The roundabout will serve as the transition from the commercial area into the residential area. Illuminated artworks and multiple sculptures are acceptable as outlined in the specifications below. Sculptures with water features will not be accepted.
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Artist Eligibility: Open to experienced artists residing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Submission Requirements: Interested artists or artist teams must apply via the Call listed on www.callforentry.org
Project Budget: The budget for this project is $125,000
For additional information on this project, please contact Amy Lawrence at (760) 837-1664 or via email at alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org