City of Grand Junction Issues Call for Artists to Create Art for Horizon Drive and G Roundabout

The City of Grand Junction, the Commission on Arts and Culture, and Horizon Drive Business Improvement District (BID) have announced a call for artists interested in creating unique public art for the roundabout planned at Horizon Drive and G Road as part of traffic and safety improvements at that location. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, October 4, 2024, and the installation deadline is July 2025. Detailed information about submitting a proposal

The theme designated for this artwork is "Outdoor Recreation" and should harmonize with the existing I-70 Gateway installations, specifically the Wild Horses of Western Colorado, located to the south of Horizon Drive and G Road.

Artists are offered a three-month period to develop and assemble their proposals for this project. Interested artists are encouraged to apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, proposal, and annotated images of original representative work to Haley Van Camp, Arts and Culture staff liaison/recreation coordinator at [email protected]. The Commission on Arts and Culture will select the artist to complete the project.

Funding for this project comes from the Horizon Drive BID and the city's "1% for the Arts Program." The 1% for the Arts Program expands opportunities for residents and visitors to experience high quality art by facilitating the acquisition and display of art in public places by budgeting 1% for public art from certain city capital improvement projects.

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture is dedicated to helping create and nurture a climate and conditions in Grand Junction in which the arts and culture can thrive and grow. For more information about serving as a volunteer for the Commission on Arts and Culture or on other city boards and commissions, email [email protected] or call 970-244-1509