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City of Wichita Commissions Public Art for New Water Facility

The City of Wichita is seeking qualified artists for three public sculpture art commissions on the grounds of the new Northwest Water Facility (NWWF). The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024. Artwork for the project is expected to be installed by the end of 2023. Located near 21st Street North and Hoover Road, directly northeast of the Sedgwick County Zoo, the new water treatment plant will serve the city of Wichita, surrounding communities, industries, and wholesale customers. The new plant will provide 120 million gallons per day of drinking water and will replace the aging Main Water Treatment Plant.

Artwork will be selected by the project steering committee, including several members of City Council and the Sedgwick County Zoo. The steering committee will make their decision based on artist eligibility and the selection criteria listed here. Selected artist’s proposals may require input and design development based on feedback from the committee and are subject to their final approval. Once selected, artists will give regular updates on their progress through the fabrication and installation process.

More information about the new facility can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gCj62taX and interested artists can submit their application here: CaFÉ (callforentry.org)