Denver Public Art Calls For Qualified Colorado Artists For New Projects At Denver Museum Of Nature & Science, Cranmer Park

Denver Arts & Venues Public Art Program, now in its 30th year, has released two new requests for qualifications (RFQs) for artists who wish to work on public art project(s) at Denver Museum of Nature and Science and/or Cranmer Park.

Applications for both RFQs will be accepted at CallforEntry.org through May 28, 11:59 p.m. Both RFQs are open to Colorado artists.

About the Projects:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Public Art and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) seek to commission a Colorado artist or team of artists to create a site-specific art installation to be integrated into the exterior site design for the Morgridge Family Exploration Center, formally the new Education & Collections Facility a 126,000-sq. ft. addition on the south side of the existing building. This area is accessible to all citizens, not just ticketed museum-goers. The selection panel encourages artwork that attracts and engages the community with an unexpected element. The artists may be required to participate in some of the programming initiatives held at DMNS or outreach programs to Denver neighborhoods. This commission is open to artist's or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado. The budget for the artwork(s) is approximately $85,000 USD. Proposals will be accepted at CallforEntry.org through May 28.

Cranmer Park
Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original three-dimensional work of art for Cranmer Park. The park is located at 4501 E 1st Avenue in Denver's Hilltop neighborhood, east of Colorado Boulevard between East 1st and 3rd Avenues. The Cranmer Park art selection panel has recommended a site-specific, unique work of art to be designed, fabricated and installed for the park. Specific locations for proposed artworks are to be determined at semifinalists' site visit. This commission is open to artist's or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado. The budget is approximately $75,000 USD. Proposals will be accepted at CallforEntry.org through May 28.

For more information on the RFQs, please visit PublicArtDenver.com.

About Denver Arts & Venues
Denver Arts & Venues' mission is to amplify Denver's quality of life and economic vitality through premier public venues, arts and entertainment opportunities. Arts & Venues is the City and County of Denver agency responsible for operating some of the region's most renowned facilities, including Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum and McNichols Civic Center Building. Arts & Venues also oversees the Denver Public Art Program, Create Denver, SCFD Tier III granting process, Arts Education Fund and other entertainment and cultural events such as the Five Points Jazz Festival, Urban Arts Fund, P.S. You Are Here and implementation of IMAGINE 2020: Denver's Cultural Plan. Denver Arts & Venues is committed to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in all our programs, initiatives and decision-making processes.

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About Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. Active science takes place at the Museum every day. Curators, collections managers, archivists, conservators, librarians, researchers, and lab assistants-along with 600 volunteers-are not only responsible for conducting research but also creating opportunities for citizens to become actively involved in science. The education staff creates compelling programs and experiences for millions of guests and schoolchildren that inspire a passion for exploring and understanding our natural and cultural world.

About Cranmer Park
Land for the park was acquired by the City and County of Denver in 1908 as part of a City Bond issue. The park was initially known as Mountain View Park for the its majestic view of the Front Range. In 1932, construction of the viewing platform began as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. A large sundial was donated and placed on the viewing platform in 1941 by George Cranmer, Manager of City Parks and Improvements, appointed by Mayor Stapleton. In 1959, the name of the park was changed to honor George Cranmer, who bought land and built a home overlooking the park. In 1965, the original sundial was destroyed by vandals, leading to a community-wide effort to raise the necessary funds to fabricate a new sundial. Reconstruction of the sundial occurred in 1966. The 2017 restoration project includes the rehabilitation of three major sites: the sundial, the viewing platform, and the terrazzo mountain panorama. The lower grassy area surrounding the platform is active with youth team sports and is a perfect location for kite flying. The park's restoration is a partnership between Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation, the Save Our Sundial Committee of The Park People, Denver Arts & Venues and individuals who contributed to the effort.