SLED Opportunity · VIRGINIA · VIRGINIA
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The City of Williamsburg seeks proposals for a temporary, light-based public art installation in Bicentennial Park from October to November 2026. The installation should be interactive, visually compelling, and encourage community engagement and visitation during fall. Coordination with a local arts event is encouraged.
The City of Williamsburg, through the Williamsburg Public Art Council (WPAC), is seeking proposals from qualified artists, designers, or creative firms for a temporary public art installation to be displayed in Bicentennial Park. 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.PROJECT DESCRIPTION & GOALSThe 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 Cityâs 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 installationâs 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.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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