THE STRATEGIC ARTWORK PLAN FOR THE PENINSULA WILL FOCUS ON CREATING A STRONG VISUAL IDENTITY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND ENCOURAGING PEDESTRIAN EXPLORATION. THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY WILL INVOLVE COMMISSIONING A BOLD LARGESCALE SCULPTURE TO SERVE AS A LANDMARK AT THE EDGE OF DORRIAN GREEN, WHILE THE SECOND OPPORTUNITY WILL INVOLVE A SERIES OF SMALLER COLORFUL SCULPTURES INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE AREA TO FURTHER PROMOTE EXPLORATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. TOGETHER, THESE ARTWORKS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A UNIQUE AND PLAYFUL SENSE OF PLACE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE.
LARGE ARTWORK LOCATION
SMALL ARTWORK LOCATIONS
THE PENINSULA’S RICH HISTORY OFFERS MANY POTENTIAL POINTS OF INTEREST FOR ARTISTS TO EXPLORE IN THEIR ARTWORK CONCEPTS. ONE SUCH POINT OF INTEREST IS THE AREA’S CONNECTION TO THE SCIOTO RIVER, WHICH PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY’S ESTABLISHMENT AND GROWTH. THE RIVER’S SYMBOLISM AS A SOURCE OF LIFE AND NATURAL BEAUTY COULD INSPIRE ARTWORK CONCEPTS THAT CELEBRATE THE AREA’S CONNECTION TO THE WATER. ALTERNATIVELY, AN ARTIST MIGHT CHOOSE TO CREATE A PIECE THAT REFLECTS ON THE CHALLENGES POSED BY THE RIVER’S HISTORY OF FLOODING, EXPLORING THEMES OF RESILIENCE, AND ADAPTATION.
ANOTHER POTENTIAL POINT OF INTEREST IS THE AREA’S NATURAL LANDSCAPE AND THE ANIMALS THAT ONCE ROAMED THERE. WOLVES, IN PARTICULAR, WERE PREVALENT IN THE AREA AND CAUSED MANY PROBLEMS FOR EARLY TRAVELERS. THIS COULD INSPIRE ARTWORK CONCEPTS THAT EXPLORE THEMES OF STRENGTH, SURVIVAL, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND NATURE. OVERALL, THE PENINSULA’S UNIQUE HISTORY AND CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD OFFER MANY EXCITING POSSIBILITIES FOR ARTISTS LOOKING TO DEVELOP PLAYFUL, MEANINGFUL AND IMPACTFUL ARTWORK CONCEPTS.
PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY #1
COMMISSIONING AGENCY: -
APPLICATION ANNOUNCE DATE: - JUNE 9, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: -
MAXIMUM BUDGET: $150,000.00
LOCATION OF COMMISSION: COLUMBUS, OH
PUBLIC ART TYPE: SINGLE / LARGESCALE
ARTWORK MOOD: PLAYFUL/FUN/BOLD
ARTIST QUANTITY: SINGLE ARTIST
GEOGRAPHIC ELIGIBILITY: NATIONAL
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: THE PENINSULA IS ACCEPTING QUALIFICATIONS FROM ARTISTS OR ARTIST TEAMS FOR A PUBLIC ART PROJECT IN COLUMBUS, OH. THE SELECTED ARTIST/TEAM WILL DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A PERMANENT WORK OF ART THAT WILL HIGHLIGHT THE UNIQUE STORY OF THIS HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD AND ACT AS LANDMARK FOR VISITORS.
PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY #2
COMMISSIONING AGENCY: -
APPLICATION ANNOUNCE DATE: - JUNE 9, 2023
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: -
MAXIMUM BUDGET: $100,000.00
LOCATION OF COMMISSION: COLUMBUS, OH
PUBLIC ART TYPE: MULTIPLES / SMALL SCALE
ARTWORK MOOD: PLAYFUL/FUN/BOLD
ARTIST QUANTITY: SINGLE ARTIST
GEOGRAPHIC ELIGIBILITY: CENTRAL, OH.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: THE PENINSULA IS ACCEPTING QUALIFICATIONS FROM ARTISTS OR ARTIST TEAMS FOR A PUBLIC ART PROJECT IN COLUMBUS, OH. THE SELECTED ARTIST/TEAM WILL DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A SERIES OF SMALL PERMANENT WORKS OF ART THAT WILL HIGHLIGHT THE UNIQUE STORY OF THIS HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD AND ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION OF THE COMMUNITY.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
RFQ: PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY #1
RFQ (FULL RFQ AVAILABLE SEPARATELY)
1. CONSIDER MAINTENANCE ISSUES WHEN SELECTING LOCATIONS
2. CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION COSTS BEFORE FINALIZING BUDGET
3. CONSIDER ARTIST FEES REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
4. DEVELOP A MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR ARTWORKS
5. ENSURE ALL ARTWORKS ARE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
6. CONFIRM UNDERGROUND UTILITIES BEFORE FINALIZING ARTWORK LOCATION
7. CONSIDER OPPORTUNITY #2 HAVING A MENTORSHIP COMPONENT
ARTISTIC
“A PATHWAY FOR
DEVELOPMENT”
• Views of the Scioto River and Downtown skyline
• 50 acres of new parks and gathering places
• Adjacent to the city’s premier festivals and events
• Moments away from more than 15 miles of connected trails - perfect for cyclists and avid runners
• Walking distance to all that Franklinton has to offer, including Land Grant, 400 West Rich, Brewdog, and the Idea Foundry.
INVESTMENT IN NEW AMENITIES HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON THE PENINSULA SINCE 2011
The Scioto Greenways was a three-part project that started with the removal of a century-old dam, returning the river to its natural, narrower width and reclaiming 33 acres of new greenspace, creating a lush urban oasis and activated civic corridor adjacent to the Scioto Peninsula.
A new satellite location of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in COSI resulted from an unprecedented partnership between these two institutions. It has been embraced by kids of all ages, leading to significant growth in attendance.
Already on its way to becoming a lush, urban oasis, The Peninsula will have something for everyone: miles of waterfront views and pathways, acres and acres of parks and community greenspaces, conveniently connected bike trails, easy access to Scioto River canoeing and kayaking, and close proximity to the most popular places, happenings, and events. The initial phase will bring thoroughly modern office spaces, an independent, lifestyle hotel, resort-style residential living, and exceptional shopping and dining experiences.
Dorrian Green is a 6.5-acre park with themed gardens, bench swings and urban playground, atop a two-story underground parking garage. Located in the heart of The Peninsula, the park faces COSI, the #1 science center in the country and home to interactive play areas and engaging, educational exhibits that bring science to life.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum is the first and only Museum dedicated solely to the veteran experience – celebrating the service and honoring the sacrifices of Veterans, their families and the Fallen. Outside the 50,000 SF museum lies a 2.5-acre Memorial Grove, for contemplation and reflection.
SITE AREA AND CULTURAL ASSESTS
THE PENINSULA
THE ROOSEVELT COFFEEHOUSE AT GRAVITY MARKETPLACE AT GRAVITY
TH COLUMBUS IDEA FOUNDRY
LAND GRANT BREWING COMPANY
BREWDOG FRANKLINTON
GLASS AXIS
VANDERELLI ROOM
SCIOTO RIVER
CENTER OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
GENOA PARK, WEST BANK PARK, DORRIAN GREEN
THE STEAM FACTORY
ONE LINE COFFEE
NATIONAL VETERANS MUSEUM
THIS AREA HAS ALL THE CULTURAL ASSETS NEEDED TO BE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTS DISTRICT!
COLUMBUS LIBRARY: LOCAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT
COLUMBUS LIBRARY: LOCAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT
FRANKLINTON: WE’RE READY FOR A BOOM!
LUCAS SULLIVANT LIKED THE LANDS AT THE FORKS OF THE SCIOTO WHERE THE SCIOTO AND WHETSTONE [OLENTANGY] RIVERS JOINED. THE RIVER WAS WIDE, THE LAND GOOD FOR FARMING AND THERE WAS A FOREST NEARBY. HERE WAS A PLACE WHERE MANY PEOPLE COULD MAKE THEIR HOMES. HE BOUGHT MANY ACRES OF LAND ALONG THE WEST BANK OF THE SCIOTO RIVER. HE DREW A MAP AND IN AUGUST 1797 LAID OUT A TOWN ON THE WEST BANK AT THE FORKS OF THE SCIOTO RIVER. HE NAMED IT FRANKLINTON IN HONOR OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
FRANKLINTON: LUCAS SULLIVANT
THE NAME LUCAS SULLIVANT CHOSE FOR THE NEW TOWN WAS FRANKLINTON, IN HONOR OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WHO HAD DIED JUST A FEW YEARS BEFORE. FRANKLIN, A WORLD FAMOUS CELEBRITY AND FOUNDING FATHER OF THE UNITED STATES, WAS A MAN THAT LUCAS SULLIVANT ADMIRED DEEPLY FOR HIS COURAGE, INGENUITY, AND HIS STRONG BUSINESS SENSE.
IN THE EARLIEST RECORDED HISTORY WE HAVE LUCAS CALLING THIS AREA THE BOTTOMS BECAUSE IT WAS BOTTOM LAND. ITS CONNECTION TO THE WATER WAS BOTH A BENEFIT AND AN OBSTACLE.
SIX BRIDGES HAVE SPANNED THE SCIOTO RIVER AT BROAD STREET
SINCE 1816 WHEN LUCAS SULLIVANT BUILT THE FIRST BRIDGE THAT LASTED UNTIL 1832.
3,920,400,000,000 GALLONS OF WATER FELL ON AN AREA WHOSE LAND WAS ALREADY SATURATED. TO CONJURE UP A VISUAL IMAGE OF THIS MASS OF WATER, CONSIDER THE AMOUNT OF WATER FLOWING WATER OVER THE NIAGARA FALLS EVERY SECOND -
1,590,000 GALLONS OF WATER. AT THIS RATE, THE VOLUME OF WATER FLOWING OVER NIAGARA FALLS WOULD TAKE JUST UNDER 28 FULL DAYS TO EQUAL THE AMOUNT OF RAIN THAT FELL DURING EASTER WEEKEND OF 1913.
FLOODS
FRANKLINTON NOW IS INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF COLUMBUS. IT HAS CHANGED LESS THAN ANY PART OF THE CITY SO NEAR THE CENTRE, AND PRESERVES TO THIS DAY MANY OF ITS OLD STYLE VILLAGE FEATURES. IT IS A QUIET SPOT, BUT CANNOT MUCH LONGER SO REMAIN IN THE RAPID PROGRESS OF IMPROVEMENTS.
-HENRY HOWE (1886)
LUCAS SULIVANT
COURAGE
PERSEVERANCE
COMPASSION
ARTHUR BOKE JR.
BEN FRANKLIN
MYSTERY
INGENUITY
CRAFT
KNOWLEDGE
MACHINES
SCIENCE
BRIDGES
CONNECTION
ISOLATION
CROSSING
QUANTITY
DESIGN APPROACH
INTERSECTION
LOW LAND
FARMING AREA
ORIGINAL MONIKER
APPALACHIA ORIGINS
WOLVES/DEER
FERTILITY
CORN FIELDS
TRADE HUB
SCIOTO RIVER
CONNECTION TO WATER
CONTROLLING WATER
FLOODING
FLOATING
CROSSING THE RIVER
PENINSULA
FORK IN RIVER
INDUSTRY & ARCH.
TIN SHOP
SUN MANUFACTURING
COLUMBUS MILLS
RUBY CHEMICAL SHOP
LINCOLN GOODALE STORE
HOWE MOTOR COMPANY
ROCK WALL PLASTER CO.
BAZLER TRANFER AND STORAGE
SHERIDAN BROS. BLACKSMITH
COLUMBUS MACHINE CO.
HALLWOOD CASH REGISTER CO.
EBINGER SANITARY MANF.
HARTSOUGH COMPANY
TAYLORS MACHINE SHOP
CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY
BLUMER PACKING COMPANY
GILL CAR WORKS
FRANKLINTON LAUNDRY
GEISY AND BROS. LUMBER
PIONEER BUGGY
SECONDARY ROUTE
PRIMARY ROUTE
SECONDARY ROUTE
LARGE-SCALE ARTWORK OPPORTUNITIES
EXISTING ART
1. 2. 3. 4.IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE PENINSULA TO CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO THE RIVER
EXISTING PEDESTALS ON DISCOVERY BRIDGE OFFER A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SET THE EXPERIENTIAL TONE WHEN ENTERING THE PENINSULA.
SIMONE LEIGH
JAUME PLENSA
JAUME PLENSA
MAURIZIO CATTELAN
KEY GATEWAY: SYMBOLIZING ACCESS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIMENTATION
UNDEVELOPED CORNER OF BROAD AND BELL IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A SIGNIFICANT AND INTEGRATED ARTWORK THAT PULLS PEOPLE INTO THE DISTRICT.
MIGUEL ANTONIO HORN
PATRICK DOUGHERTY
TADASHI KAWAMATA
VICKI SCURI
BALCONY SURFACES: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AVAILABLE SURFACES AS ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES
LAWRENCE ARGENT
LOUISE BOURGEOIS
GILLIE AND MARC
TONY TASSET
EXPLORATION OF 2D APPLICATIONS ON THE BRIDGE SURFACE THAT RESULTS IN BOLD VISUAL ENGAGEMENT FROM A DISTANCE
PRIMARY ROUTE
SECONDARY ROUTE
SMALL INTEGRATED ARTWORK OPPORTUNITY AREA
SMALL INTEGRATED INSTALLATIONS WILL PULL PEDESTRIANS THROUGH THE PENINSULA AND ENCOURAGE TRAVEL UNDER THE BRIDGE
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART CHROMA: ANCIENT SCULPTURE IN COLOR
TOM OTTERNESS
NANCY QUINY SCHON
DONALD LIPSKI
TRACEY EMIN
TOM OTTERNESS
FOOTPRINTS BY JACK MACKIE
BOLD VINYLS ALONG PARKING GARAGE WINDOWS
MURALS OR WHEATPASTES IN EXISTING ARCHITECTURAL LOCATIONS (REFERENCE IMAGE FROM ABANDONED SITE IN TEL AVIV)
EXPLORE THE USE OF SCULPTURAL AND LIGHTING ELEMENTS TO ALLOW TRAIN BRIDGES
CURRENTLY DIVIDING THE PENINSULA TO ACT AS GATEWAY ELEMENTS INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
INCORPORATING A SIGNIFICANT ARTWORK INTO THE ARCHITECTURE THAT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF BROAD ST. AND BELLE ST. WILL OFFER A LANDMARK EXPERIENCE THAT WILL PULL PEOPLE INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
EXISTING CONCRETE PEDESTALS ON DISCOVERY BRIDGE OFFER A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SET THE EXPERIENTAL TONE FOR THOSE ENTERING THE PENINSULA.
THE ADJACENT SCIOTO RIVER IS ESSENTIAL TO THE PENINSULA’S HISTORY AND NEEDS TO BE TETHERED TO THE COMMUNITY’S IDENDITY AND EVERYDAY EXERIENCES. TEMPORARY ART AND MOMENTARY EXPERIENCES WILL CONNECT THE PENINSULA TO THE RIVER.
