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North Potomac Yard Park public art

Jim Benedict and Lily Kuonen were approved in October 2025 for art in the new linear park.

City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts

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Commission facts

Awarded

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

Source-observed stage
Awarded
Location
Alexandria, VA
Deadline as published
No deadline documented
Source time
Not documented
Source timezone
Not documented
Published funding
USD 300,000
Funding scope
Developer-funded plan: $285,000 artist design/fabrication/installation plus $15,000 contingency; includes research and travel.

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 artist call; Task Force recommendation and Arts Commission approval.

Deliverables

  • One or more permanent site-specific works.

Site requirements

  • Site placement by City consultation; onsite community engagement; certified drawings may be required.

Maintenance & care

Not documented. Confirm during project planning.

Unresolved questions

  • Final design, contract amount, completion and care arrangements; plan still carries Draft footers.

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