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Commission extends public-art call after low submissions, outlines pivot to direct artist outreach
Summary
Facing few submissions to its public-art calls, the Parks and Arts Commission extended the call through March and discussed pivoting to a curated artist roster and direct outreach to local artists for commissioned pieces.
The Liberty Lake Parks and Arts Commission on March 3 unanimously extended its call for qualifications for several public-art projects after receiving only a single submission.
Commissioners said the low response warranted a change in approach: staff will research procurement constraints and the commission may pursue direct outreach to a curated roster of local artists rather than relying solely on open calls. The commission moved to extend the call-for-qualifications deadline into March to allow time for an adjusted outreach strategy.
Commission staff noted they had received one submittal that did not match the commission’s theme and that several artists initially expressed interest but did not complete full submissions. The commission discussed building a shortlist of preferred local artists, checking Spokane Arts and other local art resources to identify candidates, and inviting selected artists to submit portfolios for panel review. Commissioners asked staff to research whether this direct outreach requires additional city approvals or procurement steps.
The extension motion passed unanimously; staff will return with options for targeted outreach, procurement/legal steps and a revised timeline for selecting commissioned pieces.
