March 16th, 2011
POST UPDATE: FINAL THREE DAYS TO PROPOSE ART IN THE RIVER
***Deadline to apply is Monday, March 28, 2011***
Installing art in the Grand River requires a different process because it involves multiple approvals from city and state departments.
Contact José Reyna, Fiscal Services Manager at The City of Grand Rapids.
DATES
- Pre-application filed with the City: Monday, March 28, 2011
- Application filed with the DNRE: Friday, April 8
(The DNRE will process the application using the following steps)
- Public notice period begins: Friday, April 22
- Public notice period ends: Friday, May 13
- Public hearing, if requested: Friday, June 10
- Required time for comments: Monday, June 20
- Permit Decision: Wednesday, June 29
March 4th, 2010
The Grand River is a unique venue involving multiple factions from the City of Grand Rapids. Artists wishing to place art INTO THE RIVER (parks and bridges do not apply) must follow a unique process with unique deadlines, detailed below.
Artist applications to ALL OTHER VENUES will begin with Artist Registration April 19-May 27. Artist/Venue matching will take place from June 1-July 1. (Venues register March 15 – April 15.)
GRAND RIVER PROPOSAL PROCESS
Proposals must include:
- At least three (3) images of the proposed artwork
- Technical renderings that provide structural specifications
- Proposed site of the artwork within the river
- Method and materials for installation/mounting including structural specifications for engineering review
The City will convene two panels to review the proposals. The first panel will review the aesthetic merits of the work, and the second will review the engineering and technical merits. The artists that are chosen will be instructed by the City to develop and pay for a permit application to be filed with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE).
Submit all proposals by email to Jose Reyna
jreyna [at] grcity [dot] us
616.456.4075
Proposal Deadline: April 1, 2010
File DNRE Permit application: April 7
Public Notice Period: April 21 – May 11
Artist Registration on artprize.org (all chosen artists must register): April 19 – May 27
Period for Notice of Public Hearing (if required): June 11 – June 20
Additional Comment Period (If public hearing required): June 21 – June 27
Determination/Approval by DNRE: June 28
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