Call To Artists: Briar Hills Garden Club Kinetic Sculpture Project

BRIAR HILLS GARDEN CLUB (BHGC) KINETIC SCULPTURE PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: CHARLESTON, WV
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 16
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Briar Hills Garden Club-Charleston, WV is seeking artists to design, fabricate,
and install a permanent outdoor kinetic sculpture on the public right of way in
Charleston, WV. This sculpture will serve as a gateway piece to the newly
renovated Charleston Civic Center.

SITE INFORMATION
293 Clendenin Street - Charleston Civic Center
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SIZE REQUIREMENTS
The top height of the sculpture should be no less than 15’and the bottom of the
sculpture should be no less than 10’ from ground not including mounting
post. Maximum radius of sculpture should no more 6’. than See attachment for
more information .

OTHER PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS
• Maintenance and Durability: The City of Charleston will be responsible for
providing reasonable, limited maintenance. However, the selected
artwork must be able to sustain, over time, natural weather conditions
and required minimum maintenance.
• Safety and Security: The selected artwork will be evaluated on the overall
safety and security of the finished work.

BUDGET
The total budget for this project is $30,000 (City of Charleston to provide a base
amount of $10,000 together with $20,000.00 provided by the Briar Hills Garden
Club).  The above allocations are for all costs associated with this project, including but
not limited to materials, equipment, labor, permits, insurance, taxes, travel,
installation, shipping, maintenance instructions document, and written and

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