Attention artists: Colchester wants you to design its new bike racks.
The Town of Colchester is asking artists to submit designs for permanent outdoor bicycle racks for its Colchester Rides! contest. Three winning designers will be offered $2,500 honoraria to produce the bike racks, which will be placed at prominent locations in the community. Artists will also be responsible for the first year of maintenance on their racks.
A committee will screen all designs for functionality, safety and durability. Designs that pass the committee's muster will be put on display at the Colchester Winter Carnival on Feb. 7 and 8 at Colchester High School. Carnival attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite design. The town says the top three three vote-getters will be selected for production.
Applications are due Jan. 16, 2015 and the racks are expected to be installed July 1. Here's the complete project timeline:
- Jan. 16 – Application deadline: applications must be received by 5 p.m. to the Town Office, located at 781 Blakely Road, PO Box 55, Colchester VT 05446.
- Jan. 30 – Applicants submitting designs approved to be voted on at Winter Carnival shall be notified by email.
- Feb. 7 and 8 – Designs displayed at Winter Carnival to be voted on by attendees.
- Feb. 13 – Notification to winning entries.
- Feb. 27 - Artist Agreement Forms must be executed.
- March 6 – T he Town of Colchester will publicize the winning proposals.
- June 1 - Deadline for delivery of completed rack s to the Town of Colchester.
- July 1 – Installation of racks to be completed.
Complete specifications are listed on the application form.
