Downtown Staircase Project
Call for Artist Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2018
The Montevideo Arts Project (M.A.P.), in partnership with the City of Montevideo, seeks an artist interested in working with us in the planning stage of designing a public art project utilizing some of the staircases in downtown Montevideo.
Opportunity and project description:
There are three sets of staircases in downtown Montevideo that provide an opportunity for public art. It also provides an opportunity for exercise and working with partners such as Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), a group that encourages activity and health. This project may utilize one, two or three of these staircases.
We are looking for an artist to work with us on the planning stage of this project and complete the following:
- Complete a project proposal to do a public art project in the downtown area in Montevideo utilizing the staircases.
- Work with MAP to set goals for the project that includes feedback from partners such SHIP and the city of Montevideo.
- Include community engagement in the project proposal.
- Research and fully describe the maintenance and longevity of this potential project.
