FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 13, 2008
MEDIA CONTACTS
Amy McBride, Tacoma Arts Administrator amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253)591-5192
Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790
The City of Tacoma and Pacific Plaza Development, LLC invite artists and/or artist teams from the states of Washington and Oregon, and from British Columbia to submit qualifications for a $179,000 commission at Pacific Plaza, the new incarnation of Park Plaza South. The application deadline is Nov. 17, 2008.
Pacific Plaza is the transformation of a city parking structure into a multi-use, urban complex including Class ‘A’ commercial office space and retail, in addition to improved and increased parking. The developers are striving for a minimum Silver LEED certification, meaning that environmentally sensitive practices are being utilized throughout the facility, including a green roof. The artwork is funded through one percent of the construction costs.
For a complete prospectus, go to http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/Esubmit.asp.