Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital – Call for Artists (CLOSED)

The County of San Diego Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital, located at 655 Park Center Drive in Santee, will undergo renovation and be re-licensed as a stand-alone acute psychiatric hospital, with the 172- bed skilled nursing facility as a distinct part of this license, for a total of 184 beds. The new acute psychiatric hospital will serve those who need higher level psychiatric inpatient care in a safe environment. In addition, capacity will be added to the community network of inpatient hospital beds in the area.

The newly licensed Acute Psychiatric Unit will provide psychiatric services for consumers requiring inpatient care, with an average length of stay of 5-7 days. The 12-bed capacity offered by the new facility will alleviate pressures on local hospitals, emergency rooms and crisis stabilization units by adding inpatient bed capacity where patients with acute psychiatric needs can be referred to for appropriate treatment. Additionally, the facility will focus exclusively on adults, ages 18 years old and above, with diagnosis ranging the gamut from schizophrenia, bipolar, depression and dual diagnosis to name a few from various populations subtypes.

Leah Goodwin, Owner of Leah Goodwin Creations (Consultant) is the art consultant for this project. Please read the entire call and then send any inquires to goodwin.leah@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted by using the Google form; starting on August 4, 2025. The deadline for applying is September 22, 2025, by 11:59pm.

ART OPPORTUNITIES

The County of San Diego Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital, Public Art Committee is looking for one or two muralists to enhance the interior and exterior of a 105-foot wall. The interior wall facing the courtyard will support the patient experience while the exterior wall facing the Sally Port and parking lot will support the wayfinding which is essential for creating a stress-free experience for visitors and patients alike. The theme can be the natural elements in the community and of course peace and well-being. Providing access to natural daylight and outdoor views is a priority as it contributes to improved patient recovery. All bedrooms are positioned along the perimeter walls of the building with either views of the exterior landscape or into the courtyard.

Public Art Statement

Art at the Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital, will utilize imagination and ingenuity to support the patient and visitor journey, while enhancing the environment and providing inspiration and well-being.

2 Murals $35,000 each

There is a large exterior masonry wall with one side facing the public and parking structure and the other side serving as an outdoor experience for the patients, staff and visitors. The dimensions of the wall are 105 feet long by 14 feet tall. We are looking for two separate mural designs, one on each side of the wall.

The actual fee for commission or price for purchase will not exceed the wholesale price customarily charged by the artist for similar artworks when sold to the public. The budget is all-inclusive and must cover design fees, travel expenses, all materials and fabrication costs, insurance costs, preparation for installation, actual installation, taxes, personal documentation, and site visits. Please note that preference will be given to local (Santee area) artists.

Entries for art must be received by the end of day, Monday, September 22, 2025. Entries received after the deadline will not be reviewed. The Consultant is not obligated to notify artists when incomplete entries are received. Incomplete entries will not be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that entries are completed and arrive by the deadline.

ART PROJECT SCHEDULE

• August 4, 2025- Distribute Call for Art

• September 22, 2025 – Call for artists submittals due

• October 7-10, 2025 – Art Committee review

• October 24, 2025 – Artist(s) notifications/selected

• October 28, 2025 – Award design contracts to commissioned artist(s)

• December 8-12, 2025 – Conceptual designs reviewed, considered, and approved

• January 5- 26, 2026 – Community engagement, input on design concepts

• February 9-13, 2026 – Artists and Final designs selected

• February 23-27, 2026 – Artists commissioned under contract

• May 2026 – Artwork fabrication and installation of Artworks

Criteria used to select artists for commissions will be:

• Quality, creativity and strength of artwork concepts and workmanship as evidenced in images of past work and a professional resume.

• Ability to demonstrate creativity and style that will support the public art statement and support the desired population.

• Technical competence as evidenced by images of past work and a professional resume.

• Aptitude for planning, budgeting and individually working on teams as evidenced by a professional resume and professional references.

• Experienced and can demonstrate aptitude for working on art projects collaboratively with design team and stakeholders.

• Accessible to appropriate technology (email/drop box) for communicating efficiently and effectively.

The Public Art Committee is comprised of representatives from the County of San Diego, Clark Construction, Members of the County Art Commission, Members of the Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital and the Project Architect. The Committee will review all complete, eligible entries received by the deadline. Judging the qualifications shown in the Call for Art, the Committee will make selections for commissioning proposed artworks. Candidates for art commissions may be invited to present their specific original design ideas to the Committee and for review with the community.

Other Terms and Conditions

All artists will be notified that their submittal has been accepted. We reserve the right to revise this timeline, in its sole discretion and without notice.

Art Consultant is not obligated to notify artists when incomplete entries are received. Incomplete entries will not be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that entries are completed and submitted correctly through Google form at website.

Any individual or professional artist who currently resides or works in San Diego County and especially those in Santee and the East County are eligible to apply. Muralists specifically are

encouraged to apply. Artists are encouraged to express their relationship with and connection to art healing and well-being.

Questions

For all questions concerning this Call for Artists, please contact Leah Goodwin, the art consultant, at goodwin.leah@gmail.com.

Responsibility for Submittals: Although we will make every effort to protect the materials you submit; Leah Goodwin Creations is not responsible for the loss or damage of any materials submitted.

CFA Revision: Leah Goodwin Creations, with advice from the Public Art Committee, reserves the right to revise this CFA, including, but not limited to the submittal due date, the number of artists accepted, the timeline, the art budget, and the selection criteria at any time within its sole discretion.

Responsibility for Submittal Costs: Leah Goodwin Creations is not liable for any cost incurred by any person responding to this CFA. The applicant is fully responsible for all submittal costs. Leah Goodwin Creations does not assume any contractual or financial obligation as a result of the issuance of this CFA, the preparation and submittal of materials by a respondent, the evaluation of an accepted submittal, or the selection of finalists.

Submittal Acceptance/Rejection: Leah Goodwin Creations, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any or all submittals received and to accept or reject any or all of the items in the submittal. Leah Goodwin Creations reserves the right to negotiate with any respondent after submittals are opened, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest. Leah Goodwin Creations’ acceptance and review of a submittal and/or submitted artwork concept, or artwork design does not constitute a commitment to award a commission to any artist or team.

Decline to Award: Leah Goodwin Creations with the input from the Public Art Committee, at their sole discretion, reserve the right to not award the commission to any artist (or artist team) due to inappropriateness of art.

The Artist retains all copyrights to any and all of the Artist’s submittals and, except as provided below, to the Artwork. Irrevocable License to Reproduce for Non-Commercial Purposes: The Artist hereby grants Leah Goodwin Creations and the Public Art Committee irrevocable license to make, or cause to be made, photographs and other two-dimensional reproductions of the Artwork or the Artwork Design for educational, public relations, and arts promotional purposes without payment of a royalty to the Artist.

In addition, artist(s) with large, commissioned, and original artworks will be asked to complete the ARTIST COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT AND WAIVER OF CAPA/VARA RIGHTS IN RELATION TO COUNTY CONTRACT. The County of San Diego requires this document.

Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital – Call for Artists (CLOSED)

County of San Diego Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital Public Art Project – Call for Artists is now CLOSED

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