tampa convention center renovation

The Tampa Convention Center is located directly on the waterfront in the heart of downtown Tampa. The Center offers state-of-the-art technology services to compete with facilities throughout the nation. The venue covers over two city blocks, featuring 2,000+ feet of waterfront access. The facility has over 600,000 gross square feet with 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, divisible into three contiguous halls. The ballrooms combine to create 36,000 square feet with banquet seating of 3,600 or space for 4,100 guests. TCC has 36 meeting rooms that offer over 42,000 square feet of flexible space. TCC has 19 restrooms and two show offices. We have recently upgraded meeting rooms, ballrooms, restrooms and all food & beverage cafés and restaurants. There is a large capital expansion project to expand the meeting and convention spaces by 20,000 sq ft to be completed by summer 2023.

The center has two sets of boat docks with utilities situated on a seawall that borders the Bay and the Hillsborough River. The south set of docks is home to several businesses that offer water related activities to the public. Adjacent to the waterfront is the Sail Pavilion and entertainment plaza that boasts a 360degree water view including Big Rays Fish Camp restaurant, restrooms, and a large plaza area completely outfitted for events and concerts.

The facility hosts approximately 300 event days annually and boasts attendance of around 300,000 a year. Events held at TCC include banquets, conventions, trade shows, conferences, meetings, corporate functions, sporting events, and consumer shows. Floor diagrams of the Convention Center and any additional information about the facility can be viewed on-line at: http://www.thetampacc.com. Additional views, map, and surrounding areas may be viewed at: https://www.visittampabay.com/meeting-planners/book-meeting-convention/convention-center/ The facility operates 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.

Developing Themes and Areas of Primary Content: The subject matter, or content for the artwork, is open. However, content should relate, be in context, and have appropriateness to its location. Interest has been expressed for artwork that addresses the region, quality of light and environment, as well as the cultural heritage, diversity, and traditions of the area.

Commissioned Artists Scope The Artist or Artist Team commissioned for each site is expected to: • Work with city staff and design team, or development team, pending project • Create a conceptual and final design proposal of a work of art for their location • Participate in design proposal reviews, respond to feedback • Implement the approved design proposal • Create a maintenance manual for the work of art • Provide content for interpretative signage about the artwork • Work with educator on creating educational content about artwork

Anticipated Project Schedule This schedule is subject to change. All materials received: May 13, 2022 Notification of artist/s: 2Q 2022 Artists’ Design Development 2Q – 3Q 2022 Artists’ Artwork Implementation 4Q 2022 – 2Q 2023 Artwork installation completed 2Q 2023