Pleasant Ridge DPW Building Public Art.pdf
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- DPW Building Exterior Wall Art
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- 2025-03
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- Oakland County, Michigan
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The document is a Call for Public Art issued by the City of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, specifically targeting artists or artist teams to design and install a mural or wall art on the exterior of the Department of Public Works (DPW) building located in Gainsboro Park. The project seeks a nationwide artist submission with an entry deadline of September 12, 2025, and a total budget of $35,000 covering all project-related expenses. The artwork will cover approximately 1,500 sq. ft. on a west-facing wall with dimensions of 15 x 100 feet, and is intended to enhance the visual appeal of the DPW building and promote civic pride and cultural appreciation.
Proposal requirements include a cover letter, artist statement, concept proposal with sketches/renderings, resume/CV, portfolio, budget breakdown, and project timeline. The Pleasant Ridge Arts Council will evaluate submissions based on artistic quality, originality, relevance to city culture, feasibility, execution plan, public art experience, community engagement approach, and cost-effectiveness. Artists must submit electronic proposals by noon on September 12, 2025, to citymanager@cityofpleasantridge.org, with questions accepted via email until August 27, 2025. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and select the submission most beneficial to the city.
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City of Pleasant Ridge
Call for Public Art: DPW Building
Overview Entry Deadline: September 12, 2025
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
State: Michigan
Budget: $35,000 (total, including all artist fees, materials, equipment, insurance, travel, installation, and any other project-related expenses)
Location: West Facing wall of Steel DPW Building at 92 Amherst, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Eligibility: Open to all artists or artist teams with experience in public art projects, with a focus on murals or other forms of exterior wall art
Issue Date: August 11, 2025
Proposal Due Date: September 12, 2025
Contact: Jim Breuckman – citymanager@cityofpleasantridge.org
Work Sample Requirements
Images: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Video: Minimum 0, Maximum 3
Total Samples: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Introduction The City of Pleasant Ridge is seeking proposals from artists or artist teams to design, create, and install public art on an exterior wall of a steel public works building. Murals or any other form of exterior wall art will be considered. The total area for the wall art is about 1,500 sq. ft.
The Pleasant Ridge DPW building is in Gainsboro Park, the City’s primary park located in a neighborhood setting. The location for the artwork faces the main pathway through the park. The artwork will primarily be viewed by people walking and biking on the pathway. The purpose of the project is to enhance the visual appeal of the DPW building within Gainsboro Park, and to promote civic pride and cultural appreciation.
The project is sponsored by the Pleasant Ridge Arts Council. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to beautification, cultural expression, and community engagement through public art. The mailto:citymanager@cityofpleasantridge.org
Pleasant Ridge DPW Building Call for Art
August 11, 2025 - Page 2 of 3 artwork must be appropriate for public display and will become property of the City of Pleasant Ridge upon completion.
Project Location The site is located at the City DPW complex at 92 Amherst, Pleasant Ridge MI 48069. Wall dimensions are approximately 15 x 100 feet.
Scope of Work
- Work with the Pleasant Ridge Art Council to finalize artwork design
- Prepare wall surface, if necessary
- Create and install the mural or wall-based artwork within a mutually agreed-upon timeline
- Provide a maintenance plan or recommendations for longevity
Pleasant Ridge DPW Building Call for Art
August 11, 2025 - Page 3 of 3
Proposal Requirements Each proposal must include:
- Cover Letter: Brief introduction and interest in the project
- Artist Statement: Describe your approach to public art and community engagement
- Concept Proposal: Describe your proposal, including sketches/renderings (if available), description of materials, process, and how the design reflects Pleasant Ridge
- Resume/CV: For lead artist and any team members
- Portfolio: Up to 10 images of past relevant work with descriptions
- Budget Breakdown: Estimated costs by category
- Timeline: Proposed schedule for design, approval, and installation
Questions will be accepted via email to citymanager@cityofpleasantridge.org until August 27, 2025.
Answers will be shared with all interested applicants by September 3, 2025.
Submit all proposal materials electronically to: citymanager@cityofpleasantridge.org by noon on
September 12, 2025.
Selection Criteria The Pleasant Ridge Arts Council will consider the following:
- Artistic quality and originality
- Relevance to the city’s culture and values
- Feasibility and execution plan
- Experience with public art
- Community engagement approach
- Overall cost-effectiveness
The City of Pleasant Ridge reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the City.
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