COUNCIL bosses are appealing to artists across Hampshire to submit designs for a business park in Test Valley.
Leaders at Test Valley Borough Council want the piece of art to be installed at the entrance to Adanac Business Park in Nursling to welcome visitors.
The authority is looking for examples of previous delivery of public art projects, innovative design work and someone who can engage with local people to gather ideas and input.
Community and Leisure Portfolio holder, cllr Tony Ward, said they were offering a fee of £60,000.
He said: "We have some fantastic examples of public art in Test Valley and this latest venture will appeal to many of our neighbours in Southampton as well.
"We are offering a fee of £60,000 – funding which has been secured through agreements as part of the Lidl development site – and ask that applications are received no later than 31 January 2018."
The council say that the design should also make reference to the heritage of the southern tip of the borough and its links to Southampton.
Residents of both the city and Test valley will be able to contribute ideas to the final design through consultation events and activities hosted by the chosen artist.
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