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Window Treatments, King County Courthouse - Seattle
deadline May 12, 2008
open call to all professional artists living in Washington State |
4Culture and the Superior Court are seeking an artist to create window treatments for the Domestic Violence Courtroom of the King County Courthouse in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square district. It is expected that the selected artist's design and material choices will be sensitive to the activities and historic character of the courtroom. Imagery should be created with the intention of reducing stress and anxiety present in the often emotionally charged space. Desired treatments will utilize transparent or translucent materials to maintain the presence of natural light. Competitive applicants will have portfolio examples of architecturally integrated work, window treatments, or work in historic and civic buildings.
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Water Feature, South Wastewater Treatment Plant - Renton
deadline May 27, 2008
open call to all professional artists living in Washington State |
4Culture and the King County Wastewater Treatment Division are seeking an artist to create a water feature for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Renton, Washington in conjunction with the construction of a new Administration Building. The selected artist will work with 4Culture and Wastewater Treatment personnel to research and develop the sculptural work which is to be located within an existing 52' x 24' rectangular pond. Competitive applicants will have experience working collaboratively with community representatives or governmental agencies in the design and execution of artwork and portfolio examples of permanently-sited exterior sculpture, work made from recycled and reclaimed materials, or work using water as a primary material.
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Steve Cox Memorial Park Exterior Artwork - White Center
deadline June 2, 2008
open call to all professional artists living in Washington State |
4Culture is assisting the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council (NHUAC) and the Steve Cox Memorial Task Force (SCMTF) in commissioning an artwork celebrating the life and service of King County Deputy, Steve Cox. The site for the artwork shall be in an exterior location at the Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, Washington. This commission is part of new enhancements to the Park formerly known as White Center Park. The artists shall develop a proposal and an artwork budget and present that to the NHUAC Committee for review and approval. 4Culture will manage the artist selection process and assist the Committee during artwork approval process and fabrication. Competitive applicants will have portfolio examples of permanently-sited exterior artwork.
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