Brief Description
Assignment
The City of Norcross invites experienced and creative artists or artist teams to submit their
qualifications for consideration in a significant public art project. This project aims to enhance
the cultural landscape of our city and contribute to the vibrancy and identity of our community.
The Norcross Public Arts Commission ("NPAC") is seeking proposals to overlay a public work
of art on the vertical stair risers connecting Lawrenceville St to College St.
Budget
Not to exceed $6,150.00
Semifinalists will receive a $750 honorarium to develop project proposals.
The budget is inclusive of the artist fee and all expenses for the production of the work, including
but not limited to design, materials, supplies, equipment, fabrication, transportation, installation,
and insurance.
As part of our commitment to transparency, cost-effectiveness, and quality assurance, it is a
requirement for all projects to obtain a minimum of three quotes from reputable suppliers or
service providers. This process ensures thorough consideration of options, allowing for informed
decision-making and optimal resource allocation. By obtaining multiple quotes, we aim to
promote fair competition, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall success of the project.
About NPAC
The Norcross Public Arts Commission (NPAC) is a Norcross City commission with seven active
board members whose mission is to cultivate a growing, creative arts community while
partnering with local artists, local galleries, and other Norcross boards. Our goal is to install
public art that touches the City of Norcross and leaves a lasting impression on all who visit our
City and parks. In so doing, we aim to weave a tapestry of creativity, community, and culture. At
the core of this is the Norcross Master Arts & Cultural Plan—a visionary document adopted by
the City Council in 2023.
Project Overview
The selected artist or artist team will have the opportunity to design and create a permanent or
semi-permanent art installation prominently displayed in Heritage Park. The artwork should be
innovative, thought-provoking, and reflective of the spirit and character of our city.
Heritage Park, situated between the Norcross Community Center and City Hall, is both beautiful
and well-trafficked, ensuring an ideal canvas for public works of art. The targeted exhibition
space consists of a staircase leading from Lawrenceville Street up to College Street, in the
median of a prime retail and civic corridor. The artwork will remain on exhibition for
approximately ten (10) years, with installation tentatively planned for August - September 2024.
Heritage Park is a small pocket park located between Norcross City Hall and Norcross
Community Center, positioned on the hill across College Street. The park is on an axis with City
Hall and provides a shaded seating area for employees of the City to eat lunch. It is also used by
the City and its citizens as a spring and summer event venue. The park employs a graded terrace
between Lawrenceville Street and the Community Center above. The terrace is surrounded by
low walls and beautiful native flowers and plants. Heritage Park is a major focal point for the
City and can be seen from all the windows in City Hall.
How to Apply
• Eligible artists will be Georgia based, reside in Georgia, or have ties to Georgia, however two
of these three are required.
• Eligible artists will have experience with the requested medium and be able to explain special
considerations for the surface in scope (i.e. Brick, concrete, wood, etc.).
• Eligible artists will represent and warrant that the artwork will be an original work of art by
the artist.
• Eligible artists shall have previously created large-scale public art or exterior projects on
their own or as an artist team.
• Eligible artists must be willing to meet contractual obligations, adhere to the budget and
timeline agreed upon, weather permitting.
• Eligibility is open to artists 18 years or older and are eligible regardless of race, color,
religion, national origin, gender, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation,
marital status, or physical ability.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Please see commission document for full project information and application instructions.