The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation has announced three finalists for the Sixth Avenue Bridge public art project. City officials were part of the local nine-member jury who reviewed and evaluated applications from 123 local, national and international artists.

The finalists were selected based on portfolio submissions, previous experience and written statements. The winning artist will be announced the week of May 14.

The three finalists for the Sixth Avenue Bridge public art project received a $2,000 honorarium from the Public Art Foundation to present their concepts of integrating artwork into this bridge facility. The three finalists are Alice Aycock from New York; Ed Carpenter from Portland, Ore.; and Rosario Marquardt and Roberto Behar from Miami.

The Public Art Foundation has allocated $250,000 for the Sixth Avenue Bridge public art project. The City of Des Moines will provide funds to restore and rehabilitate the structure which is located in north Des Moines between two historic neighborhoods and is the northern gateway to the city’s central business district.