call fo temporary 3d artwork(s)

CITY NEEDS: The City of Flagstaff seeks proposals for large-scale, three-dimensional (3D) sculptures for a temporary outdoor exhibition, May 18, 2026 through March 15, 2027, at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park. Sculptures may be existing or newly created artworks. Ownership is retained by the artist.

PROJECT VISION

The exhibition will feature 3D artworks that reflect and make visible diverse cultural expressions, including Indigenous, Black, and Latinx art. Selected artworks may advance essential perspectives and narratives through a myriad of ways. The artwork may embody or include cultural traditions: iconography; storytelling; or connection to nature, land, or community. The aspiration is that each sculpture will prompt appreciation, conversation, and interaction. This annual exhibition continues to solidify the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park as an outdoor sculpture venue in northern Arizona.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The 3D artwork must be suitable for exterior locations and must be able to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements, including Flagstaff’s monsoon season lasting from late June through August. If sculptures incorporate lighting, they shall be in accordance with dark sky standards found in the Flagstaff City Code, Division 10-50.70 Outdoor Lighting Standards and must not require an electrical outlet.

Living sculptures shall not require maintenance by the City of Flagstaff or Coconino County. The Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park is a moderate traffic area, so the 3D art must not pose a hazard to park visitors, including children. Standard things to avoid are sharp edges, openings that a finger or head could get caught in, and easy climb-ability.

The artist will be responsible for providing all manpower, equipment, and power requirements to create and transport the 3D artwork suitable for installation at the site. The City, at its expense, will be responsible for obtaining any necessary building permits and for the installation. Other than what is present on site, no additional foundations or bases will be provided. Each artist is responsible for providing sufficient anchoring hardware for the sculpture(s) and for coordinating with the City of Flagstaff and Coconino Parks to finalize installation. If structural engineering is required by the City of Flagstaff, the City will provide it at its own expense.

Timeline:

• May 4-15, 2026 - Sculpture Installation
• May 18, 2026 (Tentative) - Exhibition Opening & Public Reception
• March 16-31, 2027 - Deinstallation of Artwork