PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF PROGRAM: DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL PROGRAMS,
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM, COUNTY CENTER, 22ND FLOOR, 601 E. KENNEDY BLVD.,
TAMPA, FL 33602
1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION:
1.1 Project Overview: Hillsborough County (County) is interested in receiving submissions
from artists demonstrating their ability to provide completely realized three-dimensional
artwork for exterior display at the Thonotosassa Park now being expanded to accommodate
additional sportsfields and a new 18,000 S.F. Thonotosassa Library. Additional future Park
expansion and improvements (as budget allows) may include a Concession Building, Splash
Pad with Restroom, Shelters, and Recreational Center. The expanded park is in the northeast
section of Hillsborough County and will be an approximately 72 acre campus.
1.2 The project will have several stakeholders including the Parks and Recreation Department,
Library Services, and the Public Art Committee as well as other interested community
organizations and individuals. Exterior sculpture is desired with a theme relating to
nature and expressed using the design vocabulary of the Arts and Crafts Movement,
particularly the works of Frank Lloyd Wright.The library and concession building are
being designed with a theme referencing Prairie Style architecture and the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright.
1.3 The sculpture should be comprised of materials requiring very low maintenance. The
selected artist will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of the artwork,
including structural design of the foundation and related permitting of the base/pedestal and
the art/sculpture.
Submissions may be made by e-mail to: [email protected]. Large files may be
zipped.
As an alternative to email submission, a USB flash drive may be mailed to the
address below:
Dan Myers, Public Art Staff
22nd Floor, County Center
P.O. Box 1110
Tampa, Florida 33601
For full project information and application instructions, please see commission document.