Art Installation Request for Proposals

Sequoia Legacy Tree Replacement Project

VISALIA, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Visalia, in partnership with Arts Visalia and Visalia Heritage, invites qualified artists and design teams to submit proposals for a site-specific public art installation.

The selected project seeks to replace the Sequoia Legacy Tree, a community icon for nearly a century, with an inspiring and educational public art piece celebrating Visalia's historical relationship with Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

The original Sequoia Tree was donated nearly 100 years ago from General Grant National Park Superintendent to the US Postmaster in Visalia. The tree's removal leaves a symbolic space that offers an opportunity for a new, meaningful art installation. The site is a small parklet on the US Post Office property, covering approximately 3,885 square feet, with a circular walking path of about 102 feet in circumference, mimicking the size of the base of the famous General Sherman Tree.

Visalia's history is deeply connected with the preservation and accessibility of Sequoia National Park. Artists should propose designs that reflect local history, ecological awareness, and engage in public interaction.

Submission details:

• SLT Replacement Project RFP: visitvisalia.com/sequoia-legacy-art-installation-rfp
  
  
• Deadlines:
  Letter of Interest due September 1, 2025
  Complete proposals due November 30 ,2025
  
  
• Eligibility: Open to regional/national artists or teams with public-art experience.
  
  
• Requirements: Letter of interest, resume or CV, three work samples, brief design concept, rough project budget, and maintenance consideration.

"This installation will celebrate our ties to the Sequoias and inspire future generations," says Sherrie Bakke, executive director of Visit Visalia.

About Visit Visalia: Visit Visalia is a collaboration of the Visalia Tourism Marketing District, and the Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau (VCVB) dedicated to marketing, advertising, public relations and other promotional efforts that inspire travel to the City of Visalia. For more information about Visit Visalia go to www.VisitVisalia.com and follow Visit Visalia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

SOURCE Visit Visalia