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title: "Parker Town Hall: Exterior Entrance Sculpture"
description: RFQ for a site-specific exterior sculpture at least 12 feet tall at Parker Town Hall, Colorado, with a $100,000 all-inclusive budget.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/fe526bd0-d478-4b75-830d-d0974ee4237c
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-03"
updatedAt: "2026-09-09"
programType: Public art
organization: Parker Arts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/parker-arts
deadline: "2026-09-08"
location: Parker Town Hall, Parker, CO, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $100,000 total project budget (all inclusive)
disciplines:
  - sculpture
  - public art
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
  - Established
---

# Parker Town Hall: Exterior Entrance Sculpture

**Hosted by:** Parker Arts

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Parker Town Hall, Parker, CO, United States | **Deadline:** September 8, 2026

## About This Program

> "No restrictions on theme or materials; a site-specific work rooted in Parker's rural western history and heritage while reflecting its bright future, providing contrast and color to the Town Hall architecture"

The Town of Parker Colorado requests qualifications from artists or artist teams interested in creating a larger-scale site-specific public sculpture for the exterior area in front of the newly completed Parker Town Hall. The site chosen for the new sculpture is in a planted area near the entrance of the new building, and is surrounded by plants, trees, and mulch. The public is not meant to be able to touch or climb on the artwork.

This new sculpture should be at least 12 feet in height so that it will be scaled properly to the building and become an iconic marker at the entrance. The artwork area has access to electricity, so it is expected that the artist can also provide simple lighting for the sculpture for evening and nighttime enjoyment. There are no restrictions regarding specific themes or materials for this project.

The Town seeks artwork that makes a connection to the site and complements the new Town Hall architecture but provides a contrast to the angular and solid construction of the building. The community is looking for a sculpture that is unique to Parker, which is rooted in its rural western history and heritage, but very proud of its bright future. The project team has indicated a desire for sculpture that provides some contrast and color (curves, delicacy, lightness, airiness, softness, colorful) from the new Town Hall building.

Sculptures created may have kinetic components. The sculpture is in a public right of way; subject matter should be appropriate for all ages and for a site outside a civic building. The project selection panel has indicated that the sculpture should incorporate lighting where feasible and appropriate. The Art Selection Committee has indicated that they will not consider figural bronze works, animals, or historic figures, for this commission.

However, contemporary, less-literal interpretations of natural and historic subject matter are encouraged. Artists will be integrating their sculpture into the existing landscape design, so artists with experience working on projects of similar scale and integration will receive preference for this project. All applicants are expected to consider the issues of long-term preservation and maintenance of public art, along with the timeline and budget.

The selected artwork will be in a central location at a civic facility and will be exposed to extreme weather, temperature fluctuation, UV damage and subject to vandalism. Artwork should be fabricated of highly durable, low maintenance materials. All artwork and foundations installed for this project will require a structural engineering stamp approved by an engineer licensed in the state of Colorado.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** sculpture, public art
- **Note:** This project is open to US artists and/or artist teams or artists/artist teams. Colorado artists and regional artists from states neighboring Colorado (Kansas, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, or Arizona) are highly encouraged to apply. Artists will be integrating their sculpture into the existing landscape design, so artists with experience working on projects of similar scale and integration will receive preference for this project.

Emerging artists will be considered if they identify experienced team members to assist. Submission limit: 1. The selected artist will be required to meet the Town's minimum insurance requirements plus other liability insurance that may be required for this unique scope of work.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to eight (8) digital images of relevant, previously completed artworks (min 5, max 8 images; up to 2 videos allowed), giving preference to work in the public realm and of the scale desired in this RFQ;
- a current résumé or bio outlining professional accomplishments (with an Executive Summary if longer than two pages, and a resume for each artist if applying as a team, lead artist first);
- a statement of interest of 300 words or less outlining interest in this specific opportunity in Parker and a brief account of experience working on projects of this scope and complexity;
- and written responses to questions — in which state do you live, and reference information plus brief project descriptions for at least two current/recent clients for similar projects (name of client and role, brief description of the project within the past 5 years, client telephone number and email address).

## Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 total project budget (all inclusive)

**Includes:** Commission fee

The total project budget for Town Hall Sculpture Project shall not exceed $100,000. The budget shall be inclusive of all costs associated with the sculpture including, but not limited to:

- artist design fee
- sculpture base & materials
- structural engineering
- electrical engineering (if needed)
- lighting instruments & controls
- permitting costs
- insurance
- materials
- fabrication
- transportation
- equipment rentals
- installation
- site modifications
- travel to and from the site
- per diem expenses
- project documentation
- contingency to cover unexpected expenses
- and any other costs related to the project

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 8, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** kendall@theresquareddenver.com

**Phone:** 303-902-1600

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17992