The City of Petoskey, located in Northern Michigan, is seeking submissions from individual artists or teams for a 3D public art work for Sunset Park. Images of the Sunset Park and a map of the park may be found linked on the Call for Entry page.
Interested artists and teams are invited to submit a portfolio of completed and installed public works that illustrates their characteristic style, skill, materials choices, fabrication methods, and experience.
The Public Art Commission will select three finalists to submit site specific proposals (RFPs), including conceptual drawings, working drawings, and details regarding dimensions, materials, fabrication methods, insurance, installation, and maintenance projections and plan. One artist will be awarded the contract (budget: $40,000- $60,000), the other two will each receive a $500 honorarium.
The winning, site specific design will engage the spirit of the site, be safe for public interaction, and enhance visitors’ experiences, in all seasons, without obstructing the spectacular view. Sunset Park offers an iconic panorama of our unique location, enjoyed by local and seasonal residents, and tourists alike.
Artists must demonstrate that they have both the experience and capacity to act as a contractor on projects of similar size, type and complexity.
All qualified artists are welcome to apply. There is no residency restriction. The Public Art Commission is open to considering proposals ranging from public sculpture to innovative forms.
The scope of this project will include all aspects of the project: conceptualization, design, renderings, plans, materials, fabrication, transportation, assembly, installation, and projections for the care and maintenance of the work. The City of Petoskey will provide concrete bases, and lighting, and/or prepare the landscape as needed.
To apply: The call is administered through Call for Entry (café). Artists must set up a profile in their online system and submit materials through them to complete the application.
Entry Deadline: January 5, 2025
Timeline
● Submission Window: August 14, 2025 - November 9, 2025
● Submission Deadline: November 9, 2025
● Three Finalists Selected: November 13, 2025
● Final proposal work window: November 17, 2025- December 7, 2025
● Final Proposals from Finalists Due: December , 2025
● Award Winner Selected: December 11, 2025
● Fabrication Window: December 14, 2025 – May 22, 2026
● Installation of Completed work: end of May, 2-26
● Celebration Event: Early July 2026
