The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission invites artists/artist teams to submit qualifications for public art in Riverstone, a 160-acre, mixed use, master planned community including retail office and residential living, paved trails, 10-acre pond and fountain, children’s playground, restaurants, shopping and a cinema complex located in Coeur d’Alene, a world-class resort city.  Visitors from all over the world enjoy Coeur d’Alene’s beautiful green forests, sparking lakes, its nationally recognized golf course, mountain sports, and other outdoor recreation.

Coeur d’Alene enjoys a rich history.  Fort Sherman, around which Coeur d’Alene grew, was established in 1878.  When gold was discovered in Prichard Creek in 1883, many settlers arrived in the area.  Steamboat traffic began to flourish on Lake Coeur d’Alene in 1889 when lakes and rivers were used to move supplies to mining and lumber camps.  Area waterways were also used to transport lots to mills.  The Riverstone development is located on a former mill site.

Public art can be a change agent for the community.  It creates and establishes neighborhood and community identity and also enhances the visual landscape and character of the city.  It turns ordinary spaces into community landmarks and promotes community dialogue and, most important, it’s accessible to everyone.

Information packets are available at City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Avenue, or by clicking HERE.   Artist proposals are due by July 10, 2016 and must be submitted through the CaFÉ website (www.callforentry.org).  The call is entitled “City of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Riverstone Public Art.” 

To ensure fairness, no extensions or waivers of deadlines will be granted.  Artists with questions are encouraged to contact Sean Holm, Arts Commission Liaison, at [email protected].