Suwanee Begins RFP for SculpTour 2012

Proud of the attention that the initial SculpTour has received, Suwanee city officials have issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for SculpTour 2012.

The process is very similar to what began last year. The RFP is under way, and will be closed on Feb. 17, according to a city news release. Selection of works wlll be made by March 30 by the city's Public Arts Commission, with display beginning in May.

As with the current SculpTour, artists will be paid a stipend of up to $1,000 while their works are on display, and the winner by "People's Choice" online voting will be purchased by the city for permanent display. The RFP says the market value of pieces submitted should be $5,000 to $25,000.

Also, artists can sell the work while pieces are on display, though the works should remain on site during the exhibition period. About 10-20 pieces will be chosen, the new RFP says; the current SculpTour has 15 exhibits, most in or near Town Center Park.

Suwanee officials view SculpTour and public art in general as an economic development tool. According to the new RFP, SculpTour goals are to "serve as an economic development tool by attracting visitors, residents, and businesses to
the area."

The current SculpTour has attracted more than 6,000 online votes. Also, city officials have developed a .

View the complete SculpTour RFP here.