The City of Waco seeks qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for a mosaic public art installation at the new Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park (AMR Park). Located along Clay Avenue, the 30-acre park is designed to be Waco’s largest and most inclusive destination park and is anticipated to open in fall 2026.
Creative Waco is facilitating the artist selection process on behalf of the City of Waco, including this RFQ and the subsequent RFP phase for the selected finalist.
Conceptual Guidance:
The commissioned artwork will be installed on the exterior restroom building within the park, in a recessed alcove that includes bench seating. The mosaic will function as a highly visible architectural focal point and should enhance the experience of park visitors while contributing to the cultural identity of the site.
The artwork should celebrate Hispanic heritage and reflect the cultural significance of both the surrounding neighborhood and the park’s namesake, Alice Martinez Rodriguez, a respected local Hispanic leader. Because the restroom structure is located within the park’s culture-themed perimeter, the design should thoughtfully incorporate themes, patterns, motifs, and color palettes inspired by Hispanic culture and broader Hispanic visual traditions.
Artists are encouraged to consider design approaches that may include, but are not limited to:
bold color and strong visual impact
decorative patterning and repetition
motifs inspired by family, community, heritage, nature, celebration, or resilience
imagery or abstraction that feels welcoming, joyful, and rooted in cultural pride
The City is interested in artwork that is vibrant, durable, family-friendly, and appropriate for a public park setting. While artists are not being asked to submit design proposals at the RFQ stage, applicants should demonstrate through prior work that they can create mosaic artwork with a strong sense of place, cultural sensitivity, and visual excellence.
A community engagement component will also be part of the project. Finalists invited to the RFP stage will receive more information and may be asked to propose how they would incorporate meaningful public engagement into their process.
Site & Technical Context:
Installation site: exterior restroom building at AMR Park
Artwork location: recessed alcove/bench “backsplash”
Wall dimensions: 10.5 feet wide x 3.9 feet high
Approximate surface area: 42 square feet
Detailed site specifications, installation parameters, and project requirements will be provided to the selected finalist during the RFP phase.
https://waco.culturalyst.com/opportunities/440cd6e4-cdcc-4be0-9aee-08bec05d4a9b
Deadline: 07/04/26
Location: Waco, Texas
Website: https://waco.culturalyst.com/creativewaco