moline public art project

The Moline Public Art Commission, MetroLINK, and Quad City Arts are seeking an artist or artist team to design and install an interactive public art installation on the grounds at 1315 4th Avenue, Moline, Illinois. Public Art opportunities include the grassy area to the east of the multimodal transit station, as well as the building housing the elevator and stairwell to the skywalk over the train, tracks that connect to Centre Station transit center, as long as it does not inhibit access to the building or sidewalks.

PROJECT CONCEPT

A series of lit interactive sculptures or one large sculpture could be placed in the grassy plaza to the east of The Q Multimodal Station. A mural, lighting, or sculptural component working in conjunction with the sculptures in the grassy plaza, could cover the stairwell building to the skywalk. The art would activate the space and invite locals and tourists alike to stop, visit, and walk through the area. This will be the largest public art installation ever done in the Quad Cities.

PROJECT GOALS

The goal is for this public art project to celebrate artistic excellence in a work of art that will activate the site and create an art space that will draw people in, engage the community, and encourage social interaction in the heart of downtown Moline.

PROJECT SITE

The site for the Art Installation is a portion of a triangular piece of property located to the east of The Q Multimodal Station and south of the railroad tracks. 4th Avenue / IL -92 is a one-way street with traffic heading west, that is located south of the site. There is a continuous sidewalk along 4th Avenue, that leads to The Q. A 44’-7” tall tower is located in the center of the site, which contains a stair and elevator that provides access to the skybridge over the rail line, and connects to the MetroLINK Centre Station to the north. There is a sidewalk from the tower which heads west to The Q, and a sidewalk that connects to 4th Avenue and a drop-off area, which shall be maintained.

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

The content for the artwork must be suitable for public consumption and should be sensitive to and respond to the existing architectural features of the site.

Artwork must be made of durable and low-maintenance materials that are suitable for an outdoor, all-weather installation in Moline, Illinois. With safety in mind, the design should mitigate any potential hazards such as sharp or protruding edges or elements, structural damage from wind, rain, snow, or hazards or damage created by human interaction.

The artwork should allow for open site lines and a good visual connection between the streets, sidewalks, and the artwork. The height of the artwork should be visible from multiple angles and locations.

Electricity is available on-site, and the design should incorporate lighting, both interior and/or exterior, to illuminate the artwork and the immediate site. Water features for the site will not be considered.