PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY, PROJECT BACKGROUND

Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Office of Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez of the 7th District seeks to commission an artist to design, fabricate, and install a decorative gate at the entrance to the Roger Jessup Park Community Garden. This is a public art opportunity to create a design that will welcome visitors and reflect the identity of the community.

The size of the entrance gate is approximately 12 feet 7 inches wide and 10-12 feet high, with additional side panels on either side that measure approximately 6 feet wide and 8 feet high. The remainder of the perimeter fencing along the front of the community garden shall not be custom designed by the artist, but will be provided by the City of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles will install a completely new perimeter fencing in the same aesthetic of selected design to match the newly commissioned work. However, the selected artist will have the opportunity to review those fencing options to inform their gate design. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is open to art professionals who possess the knowledge and expertise in public art, technical production, administrative management, and community engagement.