Public Art at Caraleigh Park

Project Summary

• Create a sensory-friendly Public Artwork at Caraleigh Park.
• Artists who identify as disabled or neurodivergent are encouraged to apply.  
• Artwork will be located along the eastern property line, serving jointly as public art and screening between neighboring properties. The piece should be approximately 50 feet long by 6 feet high.
• $38,000 budget to design and fabricate.  
• Up to three semi-finalists will be selected to interview and paid a $100 honorarium.
• Deadline to apply: November 18, 2024
• Submit proposal online.

Eligibility

• This opportunity is open to individuals and teams who live or work in North Carolina.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  
• Applicants must have at least a three-year history of professional practice.  
• Lead applicant cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate course of study in the visual arts as of January 1, 2024. 

Budget

$38,000 budget - inclusive of design, artwork fabrication, taxes, travel and fees. The budget will cover both the cost of decorative/sensory artwork as well as any footers, materials and construction required to create the screening.  

Project Overview

The City of Raleigh seeks to hire an artist to create public art at Caraleigh Park!

Caraleigh Park is an existing 0.57-acre neighborhood park, located at 110 Maywood Avenue, approximately 1 mile south of Downtown Raleigh.  Schematic designs for the redevelopment of this park site are currently being finalized. The project is anticipated to move through permitting and bidding from fall 2024 to spring 2025. Construction is planned for summer through fall of 2025.

Learn more about the Caraleigh Park Improvement Project.

Public Art Goals and Opportunities

• Artwork should include sensory elements, such as brightly colored, visually stimulating designs, tactile features, or materials that interact with light.
• Artwork should be two-dimensional, approximately 50 feet long by 6 feet high.  
• Selected artist will work with the planning and design teams to integrate artwork into the landscape and built elements of the site. 

The Artist Selection Panel will evaluate the qualifications of artists based on four criteria: artistic merit; appropriateness for the project; community engagement; and social/cultural relevance of work. 

How to Apply

Submission and Deadline

All RFQ materials must be received no later than November 18, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Incomplete or late submittals will not be considered. 

If you're ready to submit:  Apply online

Please contact Jenn Hales, Public Art Coordinator for Raleigh Arts, at Jenn.Hales@raleighnc.gov if you need additional accommodations in applying.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The policy of the City of Raleigh is, and shall be, to oppose any discrimination based on actual or perceived age, mental or physical disability, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial or marital status, economic status, veteran status or national origin in any aspect of modern life. The City of Raleigh Arts Commission strives for a diverse representation of voices, life experiences, views, and interests to reflect the collaborative community we have and wish to serve.  

Additional Information

For questions, contact Jenn Hales, Public Art Coordinator for Raleigh Arts, jenn.hales@raleighnc.gov.  

For relevant information regarding the project, visit the Raleigh Arts website.