City of Redmond issues call for artists for exhibit of paintings to honor America’s 250th birthday

 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Redmond’s Commission for Art in Public Places announced Thursday a call for Oregon artists to submit digital images of original two-dimensional paintings for an art display at Centennial Park that will honor America's 250th birthday.

The selected artworks will be enlarged into 5-by-5-foot Aluminum Composite Material panels and displayed outdoors for about two years.

Two artists will be chosen — one for each side of a two-sided display structure — offering a prominent large-scale showcase of their work in the heart of downtown Redmond. 

Interested artists and artists teams will want to review the request for proposals available online at redmondoregon.gov/CalltoArtists and submit their proposal(s) before 11:59 p.m. PDT on April 30. 

America 250 Theme 

This year’s display honors America 250, the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Officials say the artwork should reflect themes connected to the American experience — its diverse histories, landscapes, cultures, shared values, or community spirit. Artists are invited to interpret the theme broadly and creatively, expressing what “American” means through their own artistic perspective. 

The project strengthens Redmond’s growing public art collection and offers residents and visitors an engaging way to experience local creativity in the heart of downtown. The 2-D display is located at Centennial Park, located on the north side of Evergreen Avenue between 7th and 9th streets, directly across from Redmond City Hall. 

For more information about the RFP or RCAPP, please visit www.redmondoregon.gov/RCAPP or contact RCAPP Liaison Cory Murray and 541-504-3062 or cory.murray@redmondoregon.gov.