23-04 RFP - Integrated Art Elements for the Luther Burbank Park Waterfront Improvements Project

Contacts: Paul West, paul.west@mercerisland.gov; Sarah Bluvas, sarah.bluvas@mercerisland.gov

The City of Mercer Island (“City”) seeks proposals for integrated public art and placemaking elements for the Luther Burbank Park Waterfront Improvements project. This project provides an exciting opportunity to revitalize the fifty-year-old facility and create more access at the only light rail-accessible waterfront on Lake Washington. The selected Artist or Artist Team will collaborate with the design team and the community to develop an art element or elements that create a sense of place and highlight the rich history of the site for visitors of all ages.  

Luther Burbank Park draws users from around the region and, when the East Link opens, will be the only Lake Washington waterfront accessible by light rail. The selected Artist or Artist Team will gain significant exposure beyond Mercer Island residents. Moreover, this project presents an exciting opportunity to connect waterfront users with Luther Burbank Park’s natural and cultural history in ways that are meaningful, unique, and long-lasting. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a transformative capital project!