Mosaic Installation for Pleasant Street in Gainesville

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or entities for the provision of a mosaic installation for the State Attorney's Office building in Gainesville, Florida. The project aims to celebrate the transition between Downtown and the Historic Pleasant Street Neighborhood. The selected artist will engage with the Pleasant Street Community to develop a preliminary sketch that reflects the values of the community. The artist will work closely with Alachua County staff to determine the exact size, installation location, and installation method to ensure the mosaic is publicly viewable without compromising the building's structural integrity. • The project is funded by the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area. • The budget for the project is $15,000, which includes artist fees, materials, installation, and post-installation documentation. • The artist should have prior experience with mosaic work and provide a community engagement plan for the Pleasant Street Historic Society. • The evaluation criteria include the quality of the resume, credibility, maintenance requirements, artistic quality, creativity, and community engagement. • The selected artist will be paid $150 for their conceptual sketch, and the Commission may choose to reject all submissions and re-advertise the Call to Artists.