Researched commission brief
Willits Town Center roundabout sculpture
Permanent landmark at East Valley Road and Willits Lane in west Basalt.
Town of Basalt — Public Arts Commission

Commission facts
No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- Basalt, CO
- Deadline as published
- No deadline documented
- Source time
- Not documented
- Source timezone
- Not documented
- Published funding
- USD Up to 100,000
- Funding scope
- Maximum for design, fabrication, delivery, installation and accessories, including lighting.
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.
Who may apply
Artists 18+ nationwide; Colorado and regional artists receive preference.
Selection / procurement route
Submit a sculpture proposal documenting dimensions, materials, multiple views, maintenance, lighting, transport and installation needs.
Deliverables
- Design, fabricate and install the sculpture.
- Town separately provides the concrete pad, insurance and installation assistance.
Site requirements
- Pad diameter cannot exceed 30 feet.
- Preserve driver sightlines; anchor securely to the engineered pad.
Maintenance & care
- Withstand mountain weather; avoid highly reflective surfaces and substantial maintenance.
Unresolved questions
- Deadline time and timezone unstated.
- Final pad design, assistance limits and project schedule need confirmation.
- Deadline conflict: issuer CaFE narrative says October 16, 2026; Utah agency referral says October 23. Confirm the cutoff before relying on either.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Official project notice supports the stated scope and requirements.
- artsandmuseums.utah.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Referral gives a conflicting October 23 date; it does not establish an issuer extension.