The Clarence Love Legacy Project – Love Park

The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency seeks proposals from artists residing or working in Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas, or Hillsborough County, Florida for a permanent outdoor artwork at Love Park (118 11th Ave W). The project honors Clarence Love, Bradenton’s first Black councilman, celebrating his legacy while elevating the park as a space for reflection and community pride.

Budget: $85,000 all-inclusive (design, fabrication, delivery, installation).

Eligibility: Minimum 5 documented works of similar scale/cost.

Resources: CRA park redesign plans and Love family archival recordings are available upon request.

Requirements: CV, 5-work portfolio, concept narrative, visual renderings, materials/maintenance plan, timeline, and inter-agency coordination outline.

The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bradenton is seeking proposals from regional artists or artist teams to design and install a permanent public art piece (or series of pieces) within Love Park. This project honors the life and legacy of Clarence Love, the first Black councilman in Bradenton, Florida.

The goal is to create an impactful installation that celebrates Mr. Love’s contributions to the community and enhances the park as a space for reflection and inspiration.

Project Details
● Location: Love Park, 118 11th Ave West Bradenton, FL.
● Subject: The life, service, and legacy of Clarence Love.
● Budget: $85,000.00. This is an all-inclusive project budget; the selected artist is responsible for all costs associated with design, materials, fabrication, delivery, and installation.
● Artist Eligibility: Limited to artists who reside or work within Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas, or Hillsborough County, Florida. Artists must be able to submit proof of experience creating and installing at least five works of the same scale and cost.

Supplemental Artist Resources
To assist in the development of a meaningful and historically accurate design, the following resources are available to interested artists upon request:
● Historical Insight: The Public Art Advisory Committee possesses a recording from the Love family that provides deep insight into the life and character of Clarence Love. A transcript of this recording is also available.
● Park Redesign Plans: The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has completed design of the site plan plans for the upcoming renovation and upgrade to Love Park. This plan is available for review to ensure that proposed artwork integrates seamlessly with the future layout and aesthetic of the park.

Theme & Style
The artwork should be a dignified tribute to Clarence Love’s historic role and commitment to the Bradenton community. The final design must:
● Reflect the historical significance of the first Black councilman in Bradenton.
● Be durable and suitable for a public outdoor park environment.
● Appeal to a broad demographic and enhance the visual character of Love Park.

Artists must provide the following:
● Resume/CV: Highlighting relevant professional experience in public art or large-scale installations.
● Portfolio of Work: At least five (5) examples of previous projects of similar scale or complexity.
● Project Proposal:
○ Concept Description: A brief narrative explaining the concept and how it honors Clarence Love.
○ Visual Renderings: Sketches, 3D models, or digital renderings of the proposed artwork.
○ Material List: A detailed list of materials to be used, ensuring longevity and safety and a description of the process to clean and maintain the materials after installation.
○ Timeline: A schedule detailing design finalization, fabrication, and estimated installation duration.
○ Coordination: A detailed account of coordination needed with the CRA, Public Art Advisory Committee, Public Works, Landscape Architect, or other City departments throughout the design, fabrication, and installation of the piece(s) of art.

Limited to artists who reside or work within Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas or Hillsborough County Florida.

At least five (5) examples of previous projects of similar scale or complexity.