The Gig Harbor Arts Commission is sponsoring the artistic carving and/or embellishment of tree snags in Grandview Forest Park.
Application
Application deadline: June 1, 2025 **Must be received by 4:30pm
Project completion deadline: December 1, 2025
This application refers to snags located inside Grandview Forest Park at 3510 Grandview Street (see application package).
Project Overview
The Gig Harbor Arts Commission is sponsoring the artistic carving and/or embellishment of select tree snags throughout the city. A “snag” is the term for a dead tree or a tree that has been cut down to a safe height and left to decay naturally. Most of the trees selected for this project will have been affected by laminated root rot, making the condition of the tree and the longevity of the art unknown.
Guidelines
- The total budget is not to exceed $7,500.
- All artistic themes are welcome for consideration, but final selection and approvals are at the discretion of the arts commission and the city council.
- Art materials must be eco-friendly and free of toxins, varnish, or other preservatives.
- Political, religious, or potentially offensive themes will not be considered.
- The snag will remain permanently rooted in place, unless the city agrees its relocation is essential to the success of the project or artist’s vision.
- The Artist is responsible for providing all materials.
- All successful artist(s) shall enter into a contract with the city, which at minimum will require general commercial liability insurance.
Requirements
Submit the completed application via mail or email, along with a minimum of three examples (photos) of your work and/or a concept sketch of the proposed idea.
Submit via Mail to:
City of Gig Harbor Arts Commission
Attn: Tiffany Aliment
3510 Grandview Street
Gig Harbor WA 98335
Submit via Email to:
cityclerk@gigharborwa.gov