Gene Lynch Urban Park was dedicated in Downtown Silver Spring earlier this summer. Plans for public artwork were part of the park’s design, and now that four final selections have been identified, residents are being asked by Montgomery Parks to vote for their choice for the new art installation.
Gene Lynch Urban Park is located at 8410 Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring, near the Silver Spring Metrorail Station.
In January, a “call for artists” was issued inviting artists to submit their qualifications and examples of their work. A panel shortlisted four artists to prepare site-specific concepts for public art that would complement the park’s green space, trees and pergola structure. The finalists were selected out of more than 100 submissions. The winner will be selected through public voting.
The public can vote online on their favorite proposal through Monday, Oct. 9, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GeneLynchArt. Votes also can be mailed to Montgomery Parks, Attn: Public Affairs, 2425 Reedie Drive, 12th Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902.
“Gene Lynch Urban Park is a very high-profile, high-foot traffic area in downtown Silver Spring,” said Montgomery Parks Project Manager Linda Komes. “We had so many great submissions, and it was tough to narrow down the finalists. We hope everyone will take the time to vote for their favorite.”
Voting is open to the public. Only one vote per person may be submitted. The design that receives the most votes will be selected as the winner. In the event of a tie, Montgomery Parks’ art selection panel will determine the winning artwork.
During the final design, the concept may be modified to meet the project goals of sustainability, durability and public safety.
