Researched commission brief
Elliott West treatment station glass artwork
Design-only commission for east stairwell glass and an upper north window at the upgraded wastewater station.
Commission facts
Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Deadline as published
- Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:00 PM (PDT)
- Source time
- 16:00
- Source timezone
- PDT
- Published funding
- USD 40,000
- Funding scope
- Artist design fee; implementation separately managed by 4Culture. Up to $5,000 additional design-phase 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.
Who may apply
US-resident artists/teams with comparable two-dimensional glass or façade experience; conflict exclusions apply.
Selection / procurement route
Qualifications, interest statement and work samples, followed by finalist interviews; no proposal requested initially.
Deliverables
- Develop architectural glass artwork with the project team and Laura Haddad.
- Review glass samples with 4Culture and Wastewater Treatment.
Site requirements
- Integrate with building architecture and its relationship to Elliott Bay.
Maintenance & care
Not documented. Confirm during project planning.
Unresolved questions
- Fabrication budget and technical glass specifications require confirmation.
- Published installation target is 2029–2030, subject to change.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- www.4culture.org ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Official project notice supports the stated scope and requirements.