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RFP 01-1203-26 Temporary Public Art Installation for the City of Williamsburg
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The City of Williamsburg, through the Williamsburg Public Art Council, is requesting proposals from qualified artists, designers, or creative firms to create a temporary public art installation for Bicentennial Park. The installation is planned for display from early October to mid-November 2026 and aims to activate the park through an engaging, interactive, and light-focused experience that draws visitors during both afternoon and evening hours. The project calls for a medium- to large-scale installation emphasizing illuminated or light-based elements, with possibilities including LED lighting, projection mapping, or motion sensors. Auditory elements are allowed but must adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. While proposals can be for existing works or new designs, those that can be executed efficiently within the project timeline will be favored. The overarching goals of the project include encouraging community interaction, increasing visitation to the park and nearby areas during the fall, and creating an immersive, visually striking experience that is accessible to a diverse audience. The installation should avoid explicit Halloween themes to maintain broad appeal, although seasonal inspirations such as autumn colors or natural forms are welcome. Preference may be given to proposals that foster collaboration with An Occasion for the Arts, a major Williamsburg event held during the first weekend of October. The submission deadline for proposals is June 23, 2026, and interested parties can contact Travis Dill for more information.
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City of Williamsburg, VA, USASet-Aside
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The selected installation will be displayed from early October through mid-November 2026 and is intended to activate the park through a visually compelling, interactive, and light-centric experience that encourages visitation during afternoon and evening hours.
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The City of Williamsburg is seeking a temporary, medium- to large-scale installation that emphasizes light-based or illuminated elements. Proposals may incorporate LED lighting, projection mapping, motion sensors, or other interactive components. Auditory elements must comply with the City’s noise ordinance.
Installations may be existing works or custom-designed; however, due to the project timeline, concepts that can be implemented efficiently are strongly encouraged.
Project goals are as follows:
• Activate Bicentennial Park during afternoon and evening hours through a visually compelling and immersive installation; • Encourage community interaction and exploration through the installation’s design elements; • Increase visitation to the park and surrounding areas during the fall season; • Create a visually distinctive experience that encourages discussion and social media sharing; and • Provide an accessible experience that appeals to a broad audience of all ages and backgrounds.
While the installation may draw inspiration from seasonal elements such as autumn colors or natural forms, it should not include overt Halloween themes to convey a broader, more universally appealing aesthetic. Special consideration may be given to proposals that encourage coordination and/or collaboration with An Occasion for the Arts (AOFTA), a premier Williamsburg event. AOFTA is held annually in downtown Williamsburg during the first weekend of October.
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