Small but Mighty! Public Art Call
Bus Image: Johnson|Ramirez. Rapid Ride Expansion Art Plan, 2020. Illustration: Aaron Bagley
4Culture is looking for an artist or artist team to develop a series of small sculptures and retaining wall treatments for this new transit corridor connecting the Cities of Renton, Kent, and Auburn.
The 17-mile route will serve a huge diversity of people and places encompassing at least 13 language groups in it’s ridership.
How might little artworks add BIG moments of surprise and joy to these otherwise utilitarian places?
This public art call is about elevating local histories and cultures by telling a story that unfolds over space and time. Stations, where riders begin and end their journeys, provide unique environments for sculptural intervention. Each I Line station will be distinct – designed to accommodate specific passenger needs. Some will see more than 350 people during peak hours and feature amenities like shelters, benches, bike racks, signage, card readers, leaning rails, lighting, and more. They will be experienced up close, day after day by those using public transit and by passersby on foot, bike, and in vehicles in motion.
Deadline: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 by 4 pm PDT.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to King County and U.S artists working independently or as a team with a solid history of collaboration. Some travel to King County, WA is expected.
Timeline: The project will run from September 2022—September 2026.
To Apply: For more information artists can read the guidelines and apply online at 4culture.org/grants/rapidride-expansion-small-but-mighty
