Request for Proposals- Art Installation for West Dominick Street Art Walk

The City of Rome is requesting proposals from any professional artist or artist teams for a Sculpture or
Installation for the West Dominick Street Art District. West Dominick Street is a major commercial
corridor that is home to a number of small businesses and a vibrant art community within downtown
Rome. This roadway provides residents and visitors access to the Capitol Theatre Complex,
restaurants, cafes and art studios. Due to the large presence of the arts and cultural district, the Erie
Boulevard BOA recommended public art installations be sited along West Dominick Street as a way to
promote the art community and rich history within the City of Rome.
After successfully receiving funding from the New York State Department of State under the Brownfield
Opportunity Areas Program, the City is now able to implement this portion of the Erie Boulevard BOA
and will site additional art installations to enhance the Art Walk Corridor in the West Dominick Street
Arts District. The project seeks to use strategic placemaking via art as a way to strengthen the
downtown district, ultimately attracting more visitors and residents.

The City of Rome is seeking an artist or team of artists to create permanent artwork to be installed
in up to two (2) locations along West Dominick Street. Artists may choose the City Green Site and/or the W. Dominick & N. James Street Gateway site as shown in the RFP document on the City's website.