RFQ: City Mark Capital Art Project

The objective of the City Mark Capital Art Project is to give Rochester a new permanent physical Artwork that recognizes and celebrates the City Mark design. Hidden in the design’s simplicity are the two iconic images steeped in our City’s heritage: an old mill wheel and a five-petal lilac.

Note: Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on August 8, 2024.

Originally intended to identify City government functions, the Mark has grown to also be a point of public pride. The Project is aligned with the goals and strategies of the Arts & Culture section of the Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan, which identifies the importance of public art in the City of Rochester.

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Austin Steward Plaza

The artist or team of artists selected for the Project (“Artist”) will enter into a contract with the City for the design, fabrication, transport, and installation of the Artwork. The competition will be administered in accordance with State and City policies and standards.

Similar to other major City renovations in the public realm, the selected Artist will be commissioned to create an artwork that meets the thematic vision of the Project and complements the site improvements that have been built, are being constructed or will be constructed at Austin Steward plaza, as well a the Sister Cities Bridge, the State Street Connection, and Genesee Crossroads Park.

July 12, 2024 news release: Mayor Malik D. Evans dedicates Austin Steward Plaza

Attention artists: Click the button below for high-resolution photos you can use for design and planning purposes as it pertains to Austin Steward Plaza and this project.