Arts Commision seeking art for city roundabout

SANDPOINT — The city’s Arts Commission is calling on artists to submit artwork for installation in the Schweitzer Cutoff Roundabout.

The Schweitzer Cutoff Roundabout and Bridge opened on Nov. 22, after six months of construction.

The roundabout serves as a gateway to the city at its northern edge and is an important connection point between many different cultural, industrial and recreational opportunities, city officials said in a statement this week. These opportunities include Schweitzer Mountain Resort, the Sandpoint Airport and surrounding industrial businesses, the Bonner County Fairgrounds and the neighboring city of Ponderay.

A successful proposal will reflect the multi-use nature of the location as well as Sandpoint’s love for its pristine land and water, officials said.

Submission is open to artists throughout the United States, although special consideration may be given to artists living in Idaho, Montana, Washington or Oregon.

The top three finalists will be announced on or around Feb. 5, 2018. The three finalists will receive a $1,000 stipend to prepare final scale drawings/marquettes, costs and description of the installation process and production timeline associated with the proposed art piece. Final selection is to be made June 20, 2018 by City Council members.

The total budget for the art project is $90,000. Funding is provided by the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency.

Applications must be received through the CaFÉ website at callforentry.com no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on Dec. 31, 2017. Further Project details and the application are available at bit.ly/2AxMsFY.