East Village Green Project Seeks Public Art

East Village Green Project Seeks Public Art

Website: https://www.sandiego.gov/arts-culture/publicart/artistopps

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The City of San Diego is seeking applications from interested qualified artists to provide public art services for the East Village Green Phase 1 Public Art Project. An artist or artist team is sought to design, fabricate and transport permanent, site-specific artwork for East Village Green Phase 1 and consult during installation of artwork at the site by the City.

Eligibility:  Any artist or artist team authorized to work in the U.S.

Art Budget: Approximately $475,000.

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the public art project may be downloaded from the following PlanetBids website: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?companyID=17950. When you arrive at the PlanetBids website, click “Bid Opportunities” to find the East Village Green Phase 1 Public Art Project opportunity (H166768). 

Artists that have not previously registered through the City of San Diego for PlanetBids must register prior to downloading the RFQ.  It is also important to download the documents to become an official RFQ holder. You must be a registered RFQ holder to receive addenda.

To register on PlanetBids:

  • Read the Vendor Registration instructions carefully.
  • Create a user name and password.
  • Have your federal tax ID # or your SSN available.
  • Select your Business Category: 96104 Artists (including Digital Artists).
  • Receive an email from PlanetBids confirming successful registration.

When public art opportunities associated with capital improvement projects are published, registered artists will be notified and provided instructions on how to download the documentation.  For assistance with registration, phone or email John Mendivil at 619-533-3638 or jmendivil@sandiego.gov.