Tree of Life: Site-Specific Inclusive Playground Art

Creative West; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 stipend for concept development

Job summary

City of Bothell invites public artists to collaborate with the parks design team on site-specific artwork for Cedar Grove Park's inclusive playground in Bothell, WA. The project budget is $80,000 to cover artist fees, design, travel, fabrication, with some on-site installation support from the city.

Harper’s Playground leads the design team to create tactile, shadow-rich, canopy-driven work that reflects Pacific Northwest landscapes and Cedar Grove’s cedar groves.

Qualifications

• Statement of Interest (max 1 page).
• Relevant past work (public, interactive, or integrated projects).
• Resume or CV (<= 2 MB, allowed formats).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team to integrate artwork into playground design.
• Develop concept proposals and narratives for shortlisted rounds.
• Ensure accessibility, durability, and safety of the artwork.

Skills

Public art experience

Inclusive design

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor-level art degree or equivalent

Job description

City of Bothell invites public artists to collaborate with the parks design team on site-specific artwork for Cedar Grove Park's inclusive playground in Bothell, WA. The project budget is $80,000 to cover artist fees, design, travel, fabrication, with some on-site installation support from the city.

Harper’s Playground leads the design team to create tactile, shadow-rich, canopy-driven work that reflects Pacific Northwest landscapes and Cedar Grove’s cedar groves.