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Public Project 1% Percent for Art
City policy requires that one percent of the budget for all major public projects ($1 million or more) be devoted to art.
Public Gallery Program
The Visual Arts Committee displays temporary exhibits by Bay Area artists within City Hall and the Center for the Performing Arts.
Public Art in Mountain View
View the the City's current Public Art map.
Artist Registry
If you are an artist interested in notification of the annual "Call for Artist" and future "Request for Proposals" (RFP), click on "New Subscription" on the following link Artist Registry List.
2021 visual arts committee Call For Artists for rengstorff park aquatics center
The City of Mountain View Visual Arts Committee (VAC) seeks to commission an artist, or an artist team, to create the design and commission for public artwork for the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center.
The City intends to bid the construction of the new aquatics center in summer 2021 and complete construction in 2022. The expectation is for the selected pieces to be installed by the artist during the construction phase.
All applications must be submitted online via CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org, an online application system for calls for entry. There is no charge for artists to apply or use CaFÉ. Applications that are mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered will not be considered, as this is an online system.
Applications are due by January 27th, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. (PST).
For detailed requirements and application instructions please see the Call for Artists for each park below:
- Call for Artists- Request for Qualifications
- CaFe Application
- Application Checklist (to be submitted with CaFe Application)
- Sample Artist Agreement
2020 visual arts committee Call For Artists for mora and pyramid parks
The City of Mountain View Visual Arts Committee (VAC) seeks to commission an artist, or an artist team, to create the design and commission for public artwork for two planned parks: Mora Park located at the corner of Ortega Avenue and Mora Drive and Pyramid Park, located at the corner of Pyramid Way and Infinity Way.
The City intends to bid the construction of the new parks in summer 2020 and complete construction in early 2021. The expectation is for the selected pieces to be installed by the artist during the construction phase for each park (Spring 2021).
All applications must be submitted online via CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org, an online application system for calls for entry. There is no charge for artists to apply or use CaFÉ. Applications that are mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered will not be considered, as this is an online system.
Applications are due by January 20th, 2020 at 11:00 P.M. (PST).
For detailed requirements and application instructions please see the Call for Artists for each park below:
Mora Park
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