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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Santa Cruz Office of Economic Development in California for a Curator position on the SculpTOUR Downtown Rotating Public Art Program. The City seeks qualified curators or curatorial teams to lead artistic direction, artist selection, and exhibition management for an outdoor rotating sculpture exhibition program. The curator will be responsible for presenting high-quality and diverse sculptural works, activating public spaces to enhance cultural vibrancy, supporting artists through visible gallery space and sales opportunities, providing accessible art experiences to residents and visitors, and strengthening Santa Cruz's identity as a cultural destination. The position requires the successful proposer to manage artist selection, exhibition planning, installation oversight, community education initiatives regarding the program and gallery space, and coordination with City staff.

The RFP does not specify pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, set-asides, or incumbent information in the available documentation. Funding sources, budget amounts, and specific response or award dates are not detailed in the provided file. The program's primary objectives focus on cultural and economic development through public art activation rather than traditional procurement of goods or services, suggesting that evaluation criteria likely emphasize curatorial vision, artist network, exhibition planning experience, and community engagement capabilities.