Call for Public Art
Project: Sundial sculpture land art
June 2024

Conceptual art to base the sundial on.

Project Details

Description: Teaneck Creek Conservancy is seeking an artist to create a site-specific artwork for the TCC using an existing metal structure and design by local High School artists. The completed artwork will include an equatorial sundial that shows the approximate time of day by the shadow of the arrow design and include hour markers. The structure needs to be stabilized as part of the design. 

Student written description: The theme of my design is nature and its importance to both humanity and mother earth. The consistent use of vibrant colors and animals (frog and butterfly), standing at the core of the sundial represents how animals play a significant role in our environment and how we must cherish that. The stone frog upholds the metal pole, surrounded by vines and flowers. The gold rim helps bring out all the bright flowers on the sundial. The growth of nature on a man-made item illustrates how humanity must care for and work alongside mother nature as it has given us such beauty.

Concept art and description © Sylvana D. 

Budget: The total project budget for the artwork is $4100. Funding is provided by the 2024 Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. The funds must cover all expenses for supplying the work of art fabrication, any deliveries, installation and artist fee.

  • Additional limited travel funds may be available. Any request for travel support must be included within the proposal.

Scope of Work: Selected artist will execute the student’s sundial design of an existing metal structure and create a site-specific artwork. The artwork should be long-lasting and vandal resistant. The artwork is expected to be strong, stable, and durable while showcasing reclaimed materials. Use of welded steel, stone, or metal works well in this environment. Some source material is available on site from the site’s legacy construction dump use. Visit our website for more information about the organization and photos of the park.

Submission Details

Deadline: Applications are due Monday, August15th, 2024 (extended)

Timeframe: The artist will fabricate and install the artwork on a mutually agreed timeline with the Conservancy. Desired deadline for completion is by September 30, 2024.

Selection committee: Teaneck Creek Conservancy Eco-Art Committee and Executive Director will review the proposals with County Parks Department personnel. 

Submission: Email preferred, postal or hand delivery also acceptable. (Posted submissions must be received by August 15th). 

  • Letter of interest and resume.

  • Samples of work photos, including budget, location, year, and description. Please do not send original slides or original artwork,

  • Proposal: Should adhere to the design concept with a welding and/or stonework plan to execute as drawn. This could include sketches, mock-up, written narrative, and examples. 

    • As a nature conservancy, special attention will be paid to sustainably sourced materials and their environmental impact. The final location of the sundial will be in a legally protected wetland. 

Send to: Dr. Kathleen Farley at info@teaneckcreek.org 

  • Queries about the process must include “Sundial Query.” 

  • Proposal submissions must include “Sundial Proposal.”

  • No phone calls, please.

Mailing & Site Address: 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck NJ 07666 http://teaneckcreek.org

About the Conservancy

Teaneck Creek Conservancy stewards a 46-acre forested wetland that is the "wild" section of Overpeck County Park in the Bergen County Park System. Before its existence as a park, Teaneck Creek was the staging ground for the construction of Routes 80 and 95. The park consists 1.3 miles of trails, an outdoor classroom, and ecological art exhibits that make this oasis unlike any other. Teaneck Creek provides educational opportunities and passive recreational amenities to the surrounding communities. These activities include environmental education programs, birding courses, nature tours, school field trips, ecological art workshops, volunteer actions, and park maintenance.Recently, Bergen County completed a habitat restoration within the park. This project restored twenty acres of freshwater wetlands and forested riparian habitat in a dense urban environment.