Researched commission brief
Sueño Park artwork by Joe Ray
City plan identifies Joe Ray as contracted for Sueño Park; planning-stage award.
City of Phoenix — Office of Arts and Culture
Commission facts
No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.
- Source-observed stage
- Awarded
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Deadline as published
- No deadline documented
- Source time
- Not documented
- Source timezone
- Not documented
- Published funding
- USD Up to 130,000
- Funding scope
- Requested design/fabrication/installation contract ceiling; distinct from the plan’s $194,275 project allocation.
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
Panel recommended Joe Ray from the prequalified General Obligation Bonds artist pool.
Deliverables
- Design, fabricate and install a park focal point with shade or seating.
Site requirements
- 4401 West Encanto Boulevard; coordinate with Parks and neighborhood.
Maintenance & care
Not documented. Confirm during project planning.
Unresolved questions
- Final design, executed contract amount, maintenance and installation progress.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- www.phoenix.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11
FY2026–2031 plan, pages 34–35, confirms contracted artist and planning stage.
- www.phoenix.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11
February 18 agenda item 26 distinguishes requested contract ceiling from program allocation.