SARASOTA (WSNN) – Calling all artists! If you want to feature your masterpiece in the heart of Sarasota, the city staff has an opportunity for you.
The city of Sarasota is looking for a landmark sculpture for the Fruitville roundabout. It’s located at U.S. 41 and Fruitville.
It’s a competitive call with submissions open through September 16th.
You can find the list of qualifications online. Submitting a proposal is free.
Submissions must complement the roundabout’s
downtown location and meet the required criteria including height, lighting, non-interactive form, and the ability to meet the demands of Sarasota’s climate.
The budget for the sculpture is no more than $175,000, which will be funded by developer contributions to the Public Art Fund. The piece will become part of the City’s permanent public art collection.
Three finalists selected will make in-person presentations to PAC, which will make a recommendation to the City Commission for consideration. The final candidate will be asked to engage the City and community stakeholders before designing the artwork. The selected piece will also be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation for review and approval.
For more information, you can contact Mary Davis Wallace, Public Art Senior Planner, at marydavis.wallace@sarasotaFL.gov or 941-263-6349.
