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Researched commission brief

City Hall and Market Square public art

Approved planning for art integrated into City Hall and Market Square renovations, with construction anticipated during 2026–2028.

City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts

Commission facts

Announced

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

Source-observed stage
Announced
Location
Alexandria, VA
Deadline as published
No deadline documented
Source time
Not documented
Source timezone
Not documented
Published funding
USD 320,000
Funding scope
Plan allocation: $150,000 each for indoor and outdoor work; $20,000 temporary construction art. Includes design, fabrication, installation and contingency; not one artist fee.

Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.

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Who may apply

Not documented; confirm with the commissioner.

Selection / procurement route

National RFQs via CaFE planned; narrow opportunities may use invitations. Task Force recommends; Arts Commission approves.

Deliverables

  • Permanent interior/exterior art and potential temporary construction installations.

Site requirements

  • Coordinate with renovation designers; attend community engagement; certified drawings where required.

Maintenance & care

  • Durable, low-maintenance work for pedestrian areas.

Unresolved questions

  • Current selection/contract status, final scopes and commissioning dates; July/September 2026 commission attachments failed retrieval.

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