Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals

Leave Your Fingerprints Downtown

Interactive Storefront Art Installation Program

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ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
Downtown Denver Partnership
In collaboration with Denver Arts & Venues and Farm to Spaceship

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PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP) seeks proposals from artists to create interactive storefront installations along 16th Street in Downtown Denver. This initiative is part of the MyDenver campaign celebrating the reopening of 16th Street in 2025.

 

PROGRAM GOALS:

• Transform inactive storefronts into dynamic, interactive art installations

• Tell Denver neighborhood stories through creative placemaking

• Increase foot traffic and visitor engagement downtown

• Support the broader revitalization of 16th Street

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SCOPE OF WORK:
Selected artists will:

• Design and create interactive storefront installations

• Incorporate neighborhood storytelling elements

• Include digital/AR components for visitor engagement

• Install and maintain work for designated period

• Participate in documentation and promotion

• Engage with media and community as needed

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AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES:

• Number of installations: 6

• Budget per installation: $5,000

• Timeline: March - June 2024

• Future allocations are set aside for additional phases of this program, expanding the number of total artists selected. If you are not selected for this round, you may be considered for future rounds.

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ELIGIBILITY:

• Artists must have demonstrated experience with:

  • Public art installations

  • Interactive/digital elements

  • Community engagement

  • Project management

• Connection to Denver neighborhoods preferred

• Ability to meet project timeline requirements

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Proposals should not exceed 10 pages total and must include:

1. Project Narrative (3 pages max)

   • Installation concept

   • Technical approach

   • Community engagement strategy

   • Maintenance plan

2. Portfolio Examples (3 pages max)

   • 3 relevant projects

   • Documentation of similar work

   • Up to 2 images per project

3. Technical Specifications (2 pages max)

   • Installation requirements

   • Interactive elements details

   • Power/infrastructure needs

   • Maintenance requirements

4. Project Timeline & Budget (1 page max)

   • Detailed budget breakdown

   • Installation schedule

   • Maintenance schedule

5. References & Team (1 page max)

   • Two professional references

   • Team qualifications

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SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Artistic excellence (25%)

• Technical feasibility (25%)

• Community engagement approach (20%)

• Project management capability (5%)

• Connection to neighborhood stories (25%)

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TIMELINE:

• RFP Release: January 28, 2025

• Submission Deadline: February 28, 2024, 11:59 PM MST

• Proposal Review & Selection: March 1-5, 2025

• Artist Selection Notification: March 6, 2025

• Phase I Artist Cohort Welcome: March 12, 2025, 12:30-2:30 PM Location: The Commons on Champa

• Design Development: March 15 - April 15, 2025

• Fabrication: April 15 - May 15, 2025

• Installation: May 15-31, 2025

• Public Launch: June 1, 2025

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BUDGET:
Each selected artist will receive $5,000, inclusive of:

• Design fees

• Materials and fabrication

• Installation costs

• Interactive elements

• Documentation

• Maintenance

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The Downtown Denver Partnership reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.