Welcome sign proposals open to local artists
Published on Wed, Oct 7, 2009 by Carmell EmoryRead More Local News
The Arlington Arts Council (ACC) is seeking proposals for city gateway signs to be located at the five major entrances into the town: SR 530 east and west, Highway 9 north and south, and SR 531 in Smokey Point.
About a year ago, Arlington worked with design students from the University of Washington to create entrance sign ideas, but now the Arts Council is expanding the project to accept sketches from local designers and artists.
This economic development project is community based, which Councilmember Marilyn Oertle believes will help promote interest in the community and bring them together to work on the project. Oertle, who is also a member of the AAC, is hoping that local residents will volunteer their time and talents not only in the design phase, but in the materials phase as well. With no extra room in the city's budget for the signs this year, the AAC has taken on the responsibility for funding the project.
The basic structure for each sign, which can have creative variations between the different entrances, should be 15 to 18 feet long and 10 to 15 feet high with the words "Welcome to Arlington" in the structure. The text must be visible from 100 to 200 feet away, from cars traveling at speeds higher than 30 mph. The signs must be made out of waterproof material and be non-destructible. A budget for implementing the design is also preferred with the proposal.
Applications are due by October 15, with proposed designs on display at the Arlington Arts Council's Fall into Art Auction on October 17. Members of the City Council and the Arts Council will determine the winner.
To send a proposal or for more information, contact AAC president Sarah Arney at 360-435-3778.
About a year ago, Arlington worked with design students from the University of Washington to create entrance sign ideas, but now the Arts Council is expanding the project to accept sketches from local designers and artists.
This economic development project is community based, which Councilmember Marilyn Oertle believes will help promote interest in the community and bring them together to work on the project. Oertle, who is also a member of the AAC, is hoping that local residents will volunteer their time and talents not only in the design phase, but in the materials phase as well. With no extra room in the city's budget for the signs this year, the AAC has taken on the responsibility for funding the project.
The basic structure for each sign, which can have creative variations between the different entrances, should be 15 to 18 feet long and 10 to 15 feet high with the words "Welcome to Arlington" in the structure. The text must be visible from 100 to 200 feet away, from cars traveling at speeds higher than 30 mph. The signs must be made out of waterproof material and be non-destructible. A budget for implementing the design is also preferred with the proposal.
Applications are due by October 15, with proposed designs on display at the Arlington Arts Council's Fall into Art Auction on October 17. Members of the City Council and the Arts Council will determine the winner.
To send a proposal or for more information, contact AAC president Sarah Arney at 360-435-3778.
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