Selection Committee

About the Selection Committee

Nominated by the Council on Virginia Tech History's Public Art Committee, the Selection Committee is comprised of cross-disciplinary subject-matter experts. When evaluating proposal submissions, the Selection Committee examines the following in the development and design of the artwork:

• Consideration of the elements of the site as a source of design ideas
• Consideration of the area surrounding the artwork and its intended uses as described in this call
• Reflection of the university's/community's history, diversity, and cultural profile
• Demonstration of the intersecting relationship and influences from the white, Black, and Native American presence
• Contribution to the aesthetic beauty of the area, including elements of the Duck Pond, buildings, and landscape
• Its durability, stability, and suitability for the climate conditions, resistant to UV damage, and safe for public interaction
• Is accomplishable within the proposer’s preliminary cost projection

The Selection Committee