Mosaic Bench

Overview

The City of Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Cultural (PARC) Commission invites artists to submit a proposal for the design and creation of a community mosaic installation on an existing cement bench located in downtown Los Altos on Main Street. The mosaic should reflect an engaging and welcoming public space.

Project Goals

• Create a visual impact.
• Use durable outdoor materials that demonstrate understanding of maintenance and longevity when working with a cement base.
• Utilize a community engagement process which will allow the public to participate in the installation process.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: July 30, 2026
• Application Jury: August 18–30, 2026
• Selected Artist Notification: Early September 2026
• Art Installation: Fall 2026

Eligibility

Open to all artists within the local region of the state of California. The PARC Commission is unable to reimburse travel expenses.

Application Requirements

• Complete a written proposal that includes: a clear vision for the proposed concept and design; a detailed description of the community engagement process; an outline of your experience with similar projects; an outline of anticipated maintenance; and artist biography.
• Submit 2–3 samples of past work via images or website link.
• Total submission: 3–20 images.

Selection Criteria

• Artistic quality and visual impact of the proposed concept and design.
• Effectiveness of the community engagement process.
• Experience and ability to complete the project based on prior work.
• Understanding of durability and maintenance.

Contact

• Email: lapac@losaltosca.gov
• Phone: 650-947-2790