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For Immediate Release: October 29, 2024
Artists Wanted to Create a Vibrant Public Art Installation at Birchwood Park
Deadline to apply: December 2 at 3 p.m.
DURHAM, N.C. – The City of Durham invites artists, creative teams, and fabricators to apply for an exciting opportunity to design and install public art at Birchwood Park.
What You Need to Know
· Online applications are now being accepted to create public art for Birchwood Park.
· Project budget of $158,000 will create inclusive mural and other additions inspired by community input.
· Application deadline is Monday, December 2 at 3 p.m. ET.
Located at 3105 Hursey Street in East Durham, Birchwood Park is a 4.9-acre park featuring a grass field and a basketball court. The new public art project will center on an inclusive mural for the basketball court, encouraging play for all ages and abilities. Other potential additions may include creatively designed benches, unique basketball goal art, and more elements inspired by community input.
Selected artists will work directly with the community to:
· Host engagement sessions and gather input through surveys.
· Develop a design that reflects the neighborhood’s identity, history, and culture.
· Create a vibrant mural for the basketball court and possibly add art in other park areas.
· Oversee the artwork’s creation, installation, and integration into the park.
Budget and Application Details
The selected artist or team will receive a project budget of up to $158,000, covering all design, fabrication, and installation costs, including community engagement and documentation. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a preference given to Durham artists.
This project is a collaboration between Durham Parks and Recreation and the City’s Cultural and Public Art Program. Applications are due online by December 2 at 3 p.m. ET.
For more details and to apply, visit the Birchwood Park Public Art Project webpage.
About the City of Durham Cultural and Public Art Program
The City of Durham Cultural and Public Art Program affirms Durham’s rich cultural and arts community is a part of what makes Durham neighborhoods thrive, attracts tourism, catalyzes business development, and brings residents together. The Program seeks to bring cultural and public art opportunities into the everyday experience of Durham residents through delivery of culturally relevant programming. Under the Arts, Culture, and Sustainable Communities Division within the General Services Department, the Program manages the City’s public art collection, festivals and special events funding, and two public advisory bodies: the Durham Cultural Advisory Board and the Public Art Committee. Residents and artists interested in art-related opportunities can sign up for alerts through the Monthly Newsletter.
About Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for the Durham community to Play More by connecting our whole community to wellness, the outdoors, and lifelong learning. To learn more about Durham Parks and Recreation, visit us online, follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or call (919) 560-4355.
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