Professional Practice
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design) RFP
Date: 2/13/2025 - 3/24/2025
Description:
L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design) is an exciting initiative that annually celebrates innovative design concepts for immersive outdoor installations on a grand scale that spark imaginations, conversations, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Successful L+A+N+D proposals provide engaging experiences with topics addressing humans’ connection to nature, biodiversity, conservation, sustainability, climate change, climate justice, and beauty in the landscape. Selected experiences are implemented via a stipend to the applicant(s), and a construction budget for fabrication and installation. Experiences should be designed and constructed in an ecologically responsible manner with minimal impact to the natural environment that can withstand the outdoors in Kentucky for 2 – 5 years.
L+A+N+D is an important cultural experience and viewed by over 350,000 guests annually. Bernheim seeks regional, national, and international proposals from creatives of all kinds, cultivating diverse perspectives and experiences. While not required, applicants are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams with other artists, architects, designers, ecologists, scientists, and/or engineers.