The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities, continues to seek an artist (or artist team,) for site specific artwork reflective of Coast Salish historic and cultural connections. The deadline for this Call For Entry has been extended to February 9th. The art is intended for the new pump station to be located at 24th Ave NW & Shilshole Ave NW, near the shoreline of Salmon Bay.
Established professional artists residing in the United States and the Canadian Province of British Columbia are eligible for this Call. The selected artist(s) will develop outdoor permanent artwork that responds to the Coast Salish history and present condition of the Salmon Bay, Shilshole areas and local estuaries. In addition to reflecting the Coast Salish connections, the artist (or artist team) may consider incorporating themes that raise awareness of the function of the facility and the health of Seattle’s waterways. (A presentation on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project Salmon Bay Pump Station can be viewed in a .pdf.) Artwork can be a free-standing element (or multiple elements) along the perimeter fence or landscaped areas, or be integrated with the Pump Station building. Artist(s) are encouraged to explore a diversity of media for this project.
The deadline for this Call For Entry has been extended to 11p on Friday, February 9th. Apply on the CaFE website, and find more information on this Call there. Information can also be provided by Jason Huff of the Office of Arts & Culture at Jason.huff@seattle.gov or 206/684-7278