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City of Avondale Donatela Park Public Art RFP
- Who Can Apply: Open to all professional sculpture artists and design architects
- The Focus: Commission to create public art for the new Donatela Park in Avondale, Arizona
- Compensation: All-inclusive project budget starting at $75,000, covering design, fabrication, transport, installation, lighting, landscape/irrigation, permitting, and related expenses
- Key Requirements: Submit online a qualifications package with a letter of interest detailing public art and community engagement experience, a portfolio of up to 10 relevant work images, a resume highlighting projects completed in the past five years, and references from past public art projects
DeadlineTuesday, November 3, 2026
PayProject budget starting at $75,000 (no maximum stated). All-inclusive: design, materials, fabrication, transport, installation, structural support/foundation, lighting, landscape/irrigation, permitting and all related expenses. No finalist or proposal stipend is mentioned.
Program datesProject must be completed and installed by February 2027.
LocationAvondale, AZ
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespublic art, sculpture
Application notesEmail the submission to publicart@avondaleaz.gov by 5:00 p.m. MST on November 3, 2026 (questions: (623) 333-2641). The qualifications package must include: (1) a letter of interest detailing experience in public art and community engagement; (2) a portfolio of relevant work, up to 10 images; (3) a resume highlighting projects completed in the past five years; (4) references from past public art projects (number not specified). The page does not list a concept proposal among the required items. Submissions are reviewed by City staff, with final selection by the Avondale Municipal Art Committee (next meeting November 17). Project requirements: easy to maintain and able to withstand outdoor elements; ADA compliant; the artist coordinates installation, site logistics, delivery and safety with the City's Engineering Project Manager, the park architect and the construction contractor; attends progress meetings; presents the concept to City staff; sources materials locally or without significant delay; completes and installs the work by February 2027.
Contactpublicart@avondaleaz.gov
City of Avondale
Organization based in Avondale