Site-Specific Public Art for Quail Hollow Pace Trails

Santa Cruz County Parks is seeking an artist to create a site-specific public art piece for the Pace Trails project at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park in Felton. The Pace Trails project is underway to expand the Quail Hollow trail network. The existing 4.5-mile system will be extended by a half-mile access trail leading to the Pace property, which will be accessible to the public. The project also features the creation of a 2-mile loop trail that will offer hikers views of oak trees, sandhill habitat and a stunted redwood grove.

The project seeks artwork that will complement the Pace Trail area's unique habitat, plants and animals. While installations may be placed anywhere along the trail, the preferred location is at the trailhead where the Pace access trail intersects with the Quail Hollow Sunset Trail. This is an excellent opportunity for artists interested in creating outdoor, site-specific installations that engage with natural environments and community spaces.

The artwork should be thoughtfully integrated into the landscape and enhance the visitor experience while respecting the ecological significance of the area.