Berkeley invites NorCal artists to design wildlife-supporting sculptures for new park

The city of Berkeley is seeking artists to design two large public art installations that double as wildlife habitat in a new West Berkeley park and is launching a regional search for creators across Northern California.

The city is accepting qualifications through Jan. 12 for a $150,000 public art contract tied to a park being planned along the former Santa Fe railroad track bed. The project calls for two permanent sculptures, each at least 10 feet tall, that provide nesting space for birds and shelter for non-stinging insects while also serving as visually striking additions to the new green space.