Willits Town Center Roundabout Sculpture

Basalt is a small town within the Roaring Fork Valley with a population of just over 4,000 residents. Basalt is located along State Highway 82, approximately 20 miles northwest of Aspen and 21 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs.   The Town contains two distinct urban centers – historic downtown Basalt (east Basalt) and Willits Town Center (west Basalt).  This Call to Artists is focused on Willits Town Center.

Willits Town Center is a modern, walkable, mixed-use urban center and is home to several unique boutiques and local retailers as well as a Whole Foods Market.  The neighborhood is defined by large, block length buildings containing a mix of commercial and residential uses.  Willits Town Center contains two green space parks, two paved parklets, a variety of restaurants, and a performing arts and culture center.   

The sculpture that is the subject of this Call to Artists will be located within the landscaped roundabout at the entry to west Basalt.  The roundabout provides entry points to East Valley Road (which runs through the Willits Town Center development) and Willits Lane.  The sculpture is intended to be a permanent fixture of Basalt’s public arts inventory and will be placed in the center of the landscaped roundabout.

A budgeted range for the project has been determined up to $100,000. The budget includes the cost of the selected sculpture, transportation to the site, installation, and any accessory uses (e.g. lighting).