12th biennial art 2024-2026

The City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) and the Havana Business Improvement District (HBID) are looking for thirteen outdoor sculptures to be considered for an exhibition on Havana Street in Aurora, CO, for two years. The exhibit is scheduled to open in October 2024. Selected artists should anticipate installing their artwork in the first week of October 2024 and de-installing it in mid-September 2026.

Design and Selection Criteria:

• Quality of workmanship.
• Three-dimensional, freestanding sculpture of any medium suitable for outdoor exhibition.
• Artwork must be made from a material appropriate for outdoor exhibition. It must be able to withstand the changing weather conditions of Colorado. These include high summer temperatures (above 100F), low winter temperatures (below 0F), temperatures that can vary more than 40 degrees in a few hours, high winds, hail, significant snowfall, and extreme sun.
• Size: minimum 4’ and maximum 14’ in height
• Weight: minimum 100 lbs. and maximum 4,000 lbs. in weight
• Artwork should not contain sharp objects or edges.
• Artwork must be durable, require little to no maintenance, be graffiti resistant, and be prepared for installation.

Installation Criteria:

• Selected artists should expect to install their artwork by the first week of October 2024.
• Artists must transport, install, and de-install their own artwork. (Assistance and equipment can be provided if requested at the time of acceptance.)
• All sculptures must be attached to a steel plate that will be bolted to a concrete base. Alternative methods must be approved by AIPP and HBID staff at the time of acceptance.