Researched commission brief
Francis J. Myers Recreation Center mosaics
Two complementary mosaics for the recreation center’s exterior addition and interior entry. Selection outcome remains unverified.
Creative Philadelphia — City of Philadelphia
Commission facts
Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.
- Source-observed stage
- Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Deadline as published
- July 17, 2025, at 5:00PM ET
- Source time
- 17:00
- Source timezone
- ET
- Published funding
- USD 160,000
- Funding scope
- All project costs, including fees, fabrication, installation, engineering, wall preparation and community engagement.
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
Not documented; confirm with the commissioner.
Selection / procurement route
Qualifications then four finalist proposals with $1,000 stipends; committee recommendation and Art Commission approval.
Deliverables
- Design and install both mosaics; involve community during fabrication.
Site requirements
- Exterior 1,000–1,200 square feet; interior 100–135; preserve joints and lights.
Maintenance & care
- Finalist proposals include maintenance information.
Unresolved questions
- Winner, final wall loads, contract and updated schedule.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- www.creativephl.org ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11
Project page retains historical deadline and two-site scope.
- www.creativephl.org ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11
Call specifies all-inclusive costs, finalist fees and mosaic constraints.