Sculpture in the City 2020 - Art Handling Services

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The purpose of this document is to outline the requirements for an art handling company to collect, deliver, install, de-install and return a selection of artworks for the Sculpture in the City project, initially for one year but with the potential to extend to 12 months. Now in its ninth year and featuring more sculptures than ever before, Sculpture in the City is a free exhibition stretching from St. Botolph without Bishopsgate to Fenchurch Street to the south, encompassing the area around Great St Helen’s and 30 St Mary Axe. The annual exhibition series is a product of the City Arts Initiative and provides a changing programme of outstanding public art in an area that is changing rapidly. It aims to enliven the area’s public spaces with world class artworks by critically acclaimed and internationally recognised artists, to be enjoyed by workers, residents and visitors. Sculpture in the City is backed by the City of London Corporation in partnership with local partners and patrons, including local business, artists and galleries. KEY AIMS OF THE PROJECT AND SCOPE To collect, deliver, install, de-install and return a selection of artwork for the Sculpture in the City project, for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further year subject to approval.