call for public art

The Art Selection Committee is looking to commission a new artwork for the Health Sciences Center. The committee is open to considering both interior and exterior artworks, and there are various sites for artwork both on the inside and outside of the building. On the interior of the building, the main site for artwork is a two-story stairwell located off the secondary entrance. This stairwell will be well-utilized and visible from the exterior of the building. On the exterior, there is a large stone veneer wall on the quad-facing side of the building which could accommodate an art installation and would be highly visible. As well, a free-standing artwork to be located in a turfed area on the exterior of the building is another possibility. All possible art locations have a significant presence along the northern edge of the campus quad and will be experienced by students, faculty, staff and visitors on a daily basis.

The committee is interested in an artwork that considers the demographics of the campus and the goals of the wider FLC community. An artwork that considers the uses of the Health Sciences Center and various areas of study and research would also be an appropriate thematic approach.

The Selection Committee will consider the following: Artistic excellence Technical competence Conceptual compatibility Resistance to general wear, vandalism, or theft Ease of maintenance, minimal and low cost maintenance Ability to withstand the intense sun and snow, wind and temperature extremes and fluctuations characteristic of the area Contribution to diversity of the State’s public art collection

COLORADO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM All works of art purchased or commissioned pursuant to this request are owned by the State of Colorado via Fort Lewis College. De-accession of the public art, if necessary, will follow the policies and procedures established by the Colorado Creative Industries.