21-05-2025
Boulder's Central Avenue Bridge to feature original mosaic art, following reconstruction
DENVER (KDVR) — An upcoming reconstruction project for the Central Avenue Bridge in Boulder will include two mosaic installations on the new bridge's concrete walls.
The city's Community Vitality Department said it is seeking public art proposals for the project. The mosaic installations will face both the sidewalk and the street, according to the city, which said the project has a budget of approximately $40,000.
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'We're excited to bring new mosaic artwork to Central Avenue to celebrate the vibrancy of this area,' said Brendan Picker-Mahoney, public art program manager for the City of Boulder, in a statement.
Picker-Mahoney attributed the art project's funding to the city's '1% for Art Policy' — which dedicates a portion of capital project funding to public art — saying the mandate allowed the city to 'integrate artistry into this essential infrastructure upgrade.'
The city said the project's selection panel is seeking proposals that reflect the 'technological and entrepreneurial spirit of the surrounding business community,' while also 'embracing Boulder's natural beauty and unique identity.'
Artists or artist teams must submit applications by June 2 at 11:59 p.m. in order to be eligible for consideration, the city said. Those interested are asked to apply online.
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Community members are also invited and encouraged to contribute to the 'creative process' by sharing themes, memories, values and keywords that the city says should be considered by the selected shortlisted artists when crafting their proposals.
Residents who want to submit their ideas can do so online.
The Central Avenue Bridge Replacement project itself is set to begin in September, according to the city, which said the existing pedestrian and vehicular bridges no longer meet current standards.
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The city said the reconstruction project aims to improve water flow and consolidate the existing pedestrian and vehicular bridges into one vehicular bridge with a dedicated pedestrian sidewalk.
A replacement of the existing waterline from 55th to 57th streets is also included in the project and is set to begin this summer, the city said.
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