Call for Artists Qualifications (CA-based) – City Services Building | Permanent Public Art
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Project Summary
The City of Ontario's Museum, Arts & Culture Department seeks to qualify an artist or artist team to enter into an agreement to develop a site-integrated sculptural work of art for the City Services Building located at 311 N. Sultana Avenue in Ontario, California, with construction estimated to be completed by February 2027. A work of art that fosters community, connectivity, and civic pride, while reflecting multiple cultural identities and intergenerational values, ultimately becoming a well-known visual landmark to this site for all to enjoy.
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Project Goals and Themes
With this public art installation, it is the goal of the City of Ontario’s Public Art Advisory Commission and the City of Ontario to achieve the following:
- Create a design that is visually captivating and engaging in all vantage points
- Have a strong visual presence both day and night
- Generate a site-specific work of art that evokes a memorable sense of place authentic to the City as a premier destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire
Some potential identified themes shared by the Public Art Advisory Commission, include:
- Unique to and a reflection of Ontario
- Inspires a sense of community, connectivity, and civic pride
- Reflects multiple cultural identities, as well as intergenerational values
- Fosters the City’s innovative future and forward momentum
About the City’s Public Art Program
The City of Ontario’s Public Art Program promotes public art, as a cultural resource for the community, and acts as a mechanism to enhance the City’s commercial vitality and economic stability. The program serves to enrich the community aesthetic and built urban environment, by making a variety of artwork available to the public throughout the City.
Public Art Project Budget
The total budget for this public art project is not to exceed $300,000.
Deadline for Submissions
Thursday, August 7, 2025 by 4 PM (PST)
The Call for Artists Qualifications is established for professional artists based in California and eligible to work in the United States. Preference will be given to artists who reside in Southern California. Ontario-based artists and artists who reside in San Bernardino County are strongly encouraged to apply. Only complete applications will be considered.
Rating Criteria and Weight
Artists or artists teams will be rated on a total of 100 points, and will be required to submit the following information below in its entirety. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
- 30 points | Artist vitae. Artist or artist team experience, qualifications, statement of interest
- 40 points | Artist portfolio featuring past public art projects, with annotated image list
- 25 points | Examples working within public sector with extensive public outreach and references. Documentation of two or more public art commissions over $50,000 per project, materials costs, rates, and other costs
- 5 points | Estimated labor costs, materials costs, project schedule, and value-added offerings
We’re Here to Help
City of Ontario, Museum, Arts & Culture Department
Tonya Rodzach, Arts & Culture Manager
MuseumInfo@ontarioca.gov