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Request for Proposal <br /> Public Art Installation <br /> City of Elk River, MN <br /> Section I General Information <br /> This document solicits Requests for Proposal (RFP) for a public art installation for the City of Elk <br /> River,Minnesota. <br /> RFP Administration <br /> Address all correspondence, requests for additional information, registration, and proposal <br /> submissions to: <br /> Amanda Othoudt <br /> Economic Development Director <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 <br /> aothoudt@ElkRiverMN.gov <br /> 763.635.1042 <br /> Deadlines <br /> Registrations will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on October 4,2019 <br /> Proposals from registered artists will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on December 6,2019 <br /> Acceptance of Proposal Contents <br /> The contents of this RFP will be included in the contract between the selected artist and the EDA. <br /> All information in the proposal is subject to disclosure under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes <br /> Chapter 13—Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. <br /> Section 2 Background <br /> On May 5, 2014,members of the Elk River arts community, city staff, and the Parks and Recreation <br /> Master Plan Planning Team met to review opportunities and potential locations and partnerships for <br /> public art in the city. Participants also identified goals, strategies, and themes for the public art plan. <br /> Members of the Elk River Arts Alliance, the Regional Arts Council, the Minnesota State Arts Board, <br /> the Central Minnesota Arts Board, Independent School District 728, the Elk River Economic <br /> Development Authority, and various theaters and other performance groups were all in attendance. <br /> Attendees viewed a presentation and participated in discussions of public art opportunities and best <br /> practices as they applied to Elk River. They then defined the potential scope, goals, opportunities <br /> and approach to public art in the community. The input gathered at this meeting formed the vision <br /> for the Elk River Public Art Plan. <br /> Section 3 Overall Scope of Services <br /> What does the City of Elk River mean to you?The EDA is seeking an impactful,memorable project <br /> that communicates this vision to current and potential residents,businesses,and visitors. <br /> 2 <br />