The goal of the project is to create an artistic gateway panel to help make the Bridge Street corridor more interesting and vibrant, improve the area as a desirable walking/biking route, and also create a feature to help guide pedestrians from Wenatchee Avenue to the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail and the Clark Bridge. The Clark Bridge was the first bridge that spanned the Columbia River and is part of the ten-mile Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. The bridge also provides access to Hale Park.

The park features a dog off-leash area, skate park, picnic shelter, and children’s play equipment. The design should take into consideration ease of maintenance and resistance to vandalism. A laser-cut, powder-coated steel image is desirable to reduce the amount of surface area available for tagging and areas where a person may be concealed. The art panel is planned to measure sixteen feet wide and four feet high and would be anchored onto a concrete curb. Full details are available on the City of Wenatchee website:  https://www.wenatcheewa.gov/services/bid-opportunities.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE:
The following is the preliminary schedule for the project and is subject to change. Changes to the final installation deadline will be at the mutual agreement of the artist and the City of Wenatchee and may be subject to change. The ideal completion would be prior to March 30, 2027.

Call to Artists:  August 20, 2026
Submittal Deadline: October 1, 2026 2:00pm
City Selects Finalists: October 20, 2026
Finalist Interviews: November 17, 2026
Artist Selection: December 10, 2026
Estimated Project Start: January 10, 2027
Estimated Project Completion: March 30, 2027

QUESTIONS:
For any questions regarding the project, please contact Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director David Erickson, at (509) 888-3284 or derickson@wenatcheewa.gov. Email communication is preferred.