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<br />project that communicates this vision to current and potential residents, businesses, and
<br />visitors. The Public Art Subcommittee is identifying a The artist shall incorporate the theme
<br />of their public art piece around Energy City, Powered by Nature, or the history of
<br />transportation in Elk River.
<br />1. Participatory Process.
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<br />2. Artists located within 100 miles of Elk Riverfrom all over the state/country are asked to
<br />develop a mock up, rendering, or sample of a public art installation (project) as an entry as
<br />an RFP. Entries may include photographs, drawings or renderings no larger than 24” x 36”
<br />or modeled on a base no larger than 2’ x 2’. Entries must include two and three dimensional
<br />renderings: 1,800 pixels wide in one PDF and include title, description and dimension.
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<br />2.3. Background
<br />The Elk River Public Arts Plan states two elements must be discussed and defined in the
<br />proposal. One is the role of public art. The other is the role and management of the program
<br />to support public art. The plan concluded that successful public art meets the following
<br />characteristics.
<br />a. It is accessible to the public (location and financially)
<br />b. Has context specific to the site or community
<br />c. Includes community involvement
<br />d. Can express community values, enhance the environment, transform a landscape,
<br />heighten awareness, or question assumptions
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<br />3.4. Locations and Maintenance
<br />Artists will be required to analyze and suggest the best possible location(s) fo r the project with
<br />the goal to enhance tourism and economic vitality, and consider future maintenance needs and
<br />costs.
<br />Granite Shores Apartments, in downtown Elk River has been identified to be the priority
<br />location of the public art installation. Water and electricity is/couldmay be available.
<br />Alternative locations will be considered.
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<br />4.5. Vision & Overview
<br />Project submissions must promote the role of public art in the following ways: Accessible to
<br />the public (location and financially), have context specific to the site or the community,
<br />include community involvement, express community values, enhance the environment and
<br />landscape, and heighten awareness or question assumptions.
<br />a. Innovation – Create a project that defines the city, its businesses, residents, and tourists.
<br />b. Economic Development – Create a project that enhances the city’s economic
<br />basecommunity and tourism.
<br />c. Judging – The panel of judges will choose a winner to complete their project. The panel
<br />will include a representative from the City Council, EDA, Parks and Recreation
<br />Commission and a residents at-large.
<br />d. Purchase of Project – The selected artist will be compensated for their project, which
<br />shall cover design, installation, transportation and materials costs and an honorarium to
<br />the selected artist.
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