First Citizens Bank Plaza Fountain – Project Description
The City of Hendersonville North Carolina is extending an invitation to artists who work with site specific public art to create a water piece in Hendersonville’s Downtown District.
The Project will be set at First Citizens Bank Plaza on Main Street in the downtown area. It is a corner location at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Main Street. The size of the area to be developed is a circumference with a radius measuring approximately 15’.
The artistic design must feature a “fountain” designed for local residents and visitors to stop and reflect, share a lite snack, and enjoy the wonderful ambiance of Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Signage for First Citizens Bank must be a component of the design.
The artist will work with the city employed landscape architect, city approved contractor and City of Hendersonville Engineering Department, following the selection process.
The Project will be a permanent structure and belong to the City of Hendersonville.
All submissions must contain a resume and project examples which reflect the artist’s capacity for a project of the nature outlined here. These submissions must also include the scope of work completed by the artist for each project highlighted, i.e. sculpture, plumbing, electrical, lighting, etc. The committee also requests a brief written description of what the artist would propose for the site.
Approximate time from project beginning to completion will be four to six months.
The estimated start date will be fall/winter 2012. Project finalists will be chosen in late August with a project award being made in September. Only project finalists will be contacted at the completion of this search.
The budget for this project will be approximately $70,000.
Deadline for submission of interest is August 17, 2012.
If you would like any additional information regarding this project opportunity please contact: Lew Holloway, Main Street Director, City of Hendersonville by calling 828/233-3216 or e-mail to (lholloway@cityofhendersonville.org)
7th Avenue Sculptural Gateway – Project Description
The City of Hendersonville North Carolina is extending an invitation to artists who work with site specific public art to create a sculptural gateway element for a significant entrance into Hendersonville’s Historic Downtown District.
The project will be at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Main Street. It will link this thorough fare with the Main Street Shopping area. The size of the area to be developed is a circumference with a radius measuring approximately 8’.
This permanent installation should create a gateway for local residents and tourists alike to enter the city and to enjoy its many amenities. It should work in conjunction with the new Fountain/Plaza being erected on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Main Street. The element will be an interpretation of the “H” brand image used by Historic Downtown Hendersonville and should include in its visual lines the Fountain, and a graceful look at the newly designed city scape.
The Artist will work with the city employed landscape architect, city approved contractor and City of Hendersonville Engineering Department.
The Project will be a permanent installation and belong to the City of Hendersonville.
All submissions must contain a resume and project examples which reflect the artist’s capacity for a project of the nature outlined here. These submissions must also include the scope of work completed by the artist for each project highlighted, i.e. sculpture, plumbing, electrical, lighting, etc. The committee also requests a brief written description of what the artist would propose for the site.
Approximate time from project beginning to completion will be four to six months.
The estimated start date will be fall/winter 2012. Project finalists will be chosen in late August with a project award being made in September. Only project finalists will be contacted at the completion of this search.
The budget for this project will be approximately $40,000.
Deadline for submission of interest is August 17, 2012.
If you would like any additional information regarding this project opportunity please contact: Lew Holloway, Main Street Director, City of Hendersonville by calling 828/233-3216 or e-mail to (lholloway@cityofhendersonville.org).