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EXHIBITION DETAILS & COMPENSATION

The City of San Rafael and San Rafael Arts are seeking an existing medium- or large-scale sculpture for a temporary one-year display at the front entrance of City Hall. 

Artist Stipend: $5,000 – $7,000

This inclusive stipend covers all artist-related expenses, including structural engineering, any modifications required to prepare the sculpture for outdoor display, round-trip transportation, labor for installation and deinstallation, insurance, and routine maintenance or repairs required throughout the one-year exhibition period.

Provided at no cost to the artist:

Rental of heavy equipment for installation and deinstallation (excluding equipment operators)
City permits, inspections, and fees
Temporary Signage
 

TEMPORARY SCULPTURE CRITERIA

All submitted artwork must comply with the City’s Public Art Review Guidelines and meet the following specifications:

Dimensions: Sculptures (including any base or pedestal) must have a minimum height of 8 feet and a maximum height of 18 feet. Width cannot exceed 9 feet.
Weight: The maximum allowable weight is 3,000 pounds.
Viewing Requirements: Sculptures must be designed for in-the-round viewing, allowing accessibility from all sides within the installation setting.
Installation Base: Artwork must be freestanding or designed to anchor securely to a concrete pad. The artist must supply their own installation base/concrete pad if required for the sculpture.
Materials: Sculptures must be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials suitable for long-term outdoor display, capable of withstanding local environmental factors such as high winds, heavy rain, intense sun, and seasonal temperature variations.
Safety & Structural Integrity: Sculptures must be structurally sound and pose zero risk to the public. The City reserves the right to exclude works that are unsafe, unstable, in poor condition, or otherwise unsuitable for the exhibition environment.
Artist Presence & Timeline: Artists (or their designated representatives) must be present on-site for both installation and deinstallation. Works must arrive fully assembled or require only minimal on-site assembly for a safe, efficient setup. Artists must commit to the full 12-month exhibition period (precise installation and strike dates will be coordinated with the selected artist).