Syracuse City

Buyer seeks professional artists to create a large-scale, original artwork for permanent display in a new roundabout. The artwork must be inspired by bison that roam Antelope Island and align with the city's branding. The installation will serve as a prominent landmark and visual gateway for the community, visible from both the roundabout and adjacent freeway. The artwork must be durable with a minimum 50-year lifespan and fit within a 59-foot diameter space.

• 6/9/2025 - RFP Release Date
• 6/16/2025 - Questions Due By
• 6/20/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 11/30/2025 - Artwork Completion and Installation

• Professional artist or artist-led team
• Experience in large-scale public art projects
• Experience creating outdoor public art with similar scale
• Experience completing projects on-time and within budget
• Experience managing fabrication and installation logistics

• Design original bison-themed artwork for roundabout centerpiece
• Create artwork 15-45 feet in height
• Ensure artwork is visible from adjacent freeway
• Develop artwork with 50-year minimum lifespan
• Incorporate lighting elements with available utilities
• Design optional water features with minimal water usage
• Engineer installation for 59-foot diameter space
• Provide detailed maintenance plan documentation
• Complete fabrication of large-scale public art
• Manage transportation and installation logistics
• Obtain necessary permits and insurance
• Create renderings and sketches of proposed design
• Document all materials and finishes to be used
• Develop detailed project budget including contingency
• Complete installation by November 30, 2025