Fairfax County is looking for artists to contribute to the COVID-19 memorial.
The project is led by ArtsFairfax, the county’s official arts agency, after planning began almost a year ago.
ArtsFairfax said, “Selected artists/teams will design, create and install permanent works of art that commemorate the suffering of the people during the COVID-19 pandemic and the heroism of those who responded to the emergency.” says. email.
The memorial commemorates approximately 1,743 deaths from Covid in the Fairfax Health District, which had approximately 264,451 cases. This district includes the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
“The magnitude of the disease and its impact on Fairfax County’s communities, and the county’s workforce in response to the public health emergency, are worth commemorating,” ArtsFairfax said in a release. The county has identified the location of a significant public art piece commemorating the suffering of people during the pandemic and the heroism of those responding to the emergency.”
The memorial will be located in the center of the plaza at 12055 Government Center Parkway.
The application is open to all artists who live and work in the area — meaning anywhere between Richmond and Baltimore, according to the release — and are eligible to work in the United States.
The $200,000 artist fee includes artwork design, materials, fabrication, insurance, travel, packaging, shipping, installation and maintenance plan.
Enrollment began on January 23rd. An online information session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1 at 3:00 pm. The application deadline is April 12th.
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