AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Request for Proposals for Artist-Designed Bicycle Racks
deadline July 8

The City of Ventura Public Art Program is accepting proposals by July 8 for artist-designed bicycle racks to be installed in high use locations throughout the City. The goal is to enhance Ventura as a bicycle-friendly city as more Ventura residents turn to cycling and other healthy, eco-friendly modes of transportation. Artist designs should be imaginative and FUNctional-able to accommodate two to six bicycles and conform to established safety guidelines.

Each selected artist will receive $5,000 for the final design and fabrication per bicycle rack. The City of Ventura will be responsible for all installation. Proposals will be considered for reproduction in limited edition series and should include a separate budget for the fabrication of additional racks.

Artists interested in submitting proposals should exhibit the following criteria:

* Experience working with durable materials specific to the outdoor environment.
* Demonstrated success in comparable projects using creative, innovative and effective approaches
* Ability to understand a locale's sense of place and design in a context-sensitive manner.

Download request for proposals at
http://www.cityofventura.net/publicart
or contact Denise Sindelar at dsindelar@cityofventura.net or 805/658-4793. Submittal deadline is Monday, July 8, at 5 PM by mail, in person or email. Send mailed or hand delivered proposals to:

City of Ventura Public Art Program/Attn: Denise Sindelar/PO Box 99-501 Poli St-Rm 226/Ventura, CA 93002

from LA Culture Net