(Updated) Dec 2022 Call for Artists–part 2
Dec. 14, 2022: 4 additional opportunities for sculptors have been added for the 2nd half of December call for artists.
We finish the year with 19 call for artists with deadlines Dec. 16-31, 2022. These are exciting opportunities for sculptors across the country. Let 2023 be the year you land a special commission.
Be sure to also check out sculpture opportunities with deadlines in the first half of December at our previous call for artists.
Troy Main Street’s Sculptures on the Square 2023: Wind and Water
Troy, Ohio
Summary: As part of Troy Main Street’s 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, we are inviting artists to submit letters of interest, sculpture details, and qualifications for outdoor sculpture artwork. The theme of “Wind and Water” has been selected for the 2023 event. Sculptors are welcome to freely interpret the theme of wind, water, and wind and water in their submissions. Proposals do not have to meet the theme, but sculptures fitting the theme are encouraged.
The 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, scheduled to be exhibited June 16 – October 1, 2023, is expected to display up to 25 sculptures on the sidewalks of downtown Troy.
Budget: stipend $1,500 USD
Deadline: 12/16/22, 5:00 PM Mountain Time
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This project is open to resident American and legal resident artists / artist teams residing and working in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Special Notes: The Selection Committee is looking for sculptures that are not larger than 5 feet wide x 5 feet deep x 8 feet tall.
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Pre-Qualified Artist Roster for City Parks
Phoenix, Arizona
Summary: The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture requests qualifications from professional artists working in a variety of media and artistic approaches for its Pre-Qualified Artist Roster. Artists selected for this Roster will be eligible for several park projects over the next two years. POAC seeks artists whose work advances the public’s understanding of contemporary art, enhances the aesthetic quality and user experience of civic spaces, and demonstrates collaboration with communities.
Budget: The range of artwork budgets anticipated for these projects varies from $100,000 to $500,000. Final project budgets will be dependent upon approved concept designs developed collaboratively with the respective design teams. All budgets must include, but are not limited to, artist design fees, research and community engagement, insurance, material samples/mockups, engineering, construction documents, fabrication, installation, and travel (if necessary). The design portion of the artwork budget for each project must not exceed $75,000.
Deadline: December 16, 2022 Application Deadline 5:00 PM (MST)
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: This project is open to any professional artists who reside in the United States with the demonstrated ability to meet the criteria (SEE SECTION V – EVALUATION & SELECTION), regardless of residency, race, ethnicity, gender, age or experience level. No previous public art experience is required to apply. Arizona artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Great Streets—Main Street Project
Burlington, Vermont
Summary: Burlington City Arts is issuing a request for qualifications from artists or artist teams for public art works to be incorporated into the Great Streets Initiative–Main Street Project in downtown Burlington, VT. Selected public art works will reflect the diversity of Burlington’s residents, explore the City’s history, create meaningful landmarks in our built environment, and connect the people, the land and the lake.
Budget: The proposed budget for all public art works commissioned for the Main Street Project is up to $500,000, to include artist honorariums for proposals and all fees associated with design, fabrication, and transportation of final selected public art works. Each artist/artist team still in consideration after the first selection phase will receive a $1000 honorarium to develop a final proposal. To meet the design goals for the 6 blocks, multiple public art works of varying budgets, scale, and scope will be selected; a single work for the full budget will not be considered.
Deadline: 12/16/2022
How to apply: BCA’s application submission portal.
Eligibility Requirements: This Call to Artists is open to artists and artist teams who reside in the United States and who can submit a W9.
Special Notes: BCA strongly encourages submissions from those who identify as people of color, as LGBTQ, or with disabilities, and those who are veterans, immigrants, or low-income residents.
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2023 DeLand Sculpture Walk
DeLand, Florida
Summary: Several works will be selected for installation throughout downtown DeLand, Florida 3/1/23 – 3/1/25
Budget: Each finalist whose work is installed will receive a $2500.00 honorarium to offset transportation and incidental expenses.
Deadline: 12/17/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applications must include an Artist’s Statement of Technique and demonstration of outdoor sculpture experience, including proposed anchoring system.
Special Notes: A W-9 form must be completed by the artist before payment can be made by the Museum of Art – DeLand.
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2022 Art in the Heart
Farmington, New Mexico
Summary: The mission of the Art in the Heart of Farmington, NM is to promote sculpture as a public art form that enhances Downtown Farmington and promotes artists from the four states of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. Up to 10 sculptures will be chosen by a juror to be displayed for up to one year.
Budget: artists will receive a minimum of a $500 honorarium and travel expenses based on distance traveled. In addition, they will receive lodging for two nights on May 19 & 20th and are invited to attend an artist’s reception at the Navajo Museum of Arts & Culture in Farmington, New Mexico.
Deadline: 12/17/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists from any of the four states comprising the Four Corners region are eligible, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona.
Special Notes: Artists may submit up to three entries, with an application fee of $25.00 for each entry.
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Pedestrian Plaza Welcoming Art
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Summary: The City of Mountlake Terrace, Washington invites Regional/Pacific Northwest artists to submit letters of interest (LOI) or audio/video statements of interests (VASOI) and Statements of Qualifications (SOQ), along with a resume and project renderings/examples of work from qualified individuals (or teams) interested in working with the Arts Advisory Commission, City Staff, and landscape architect OTAK related to the commissioning of public art.
The City of Mountlake Terrace will commission one artist or team of artists to design, fabricate and install an artwork or artworks in the center of the Pedestrian Plaza (future naming process will be undertaken for the new park) located at the corner of southwest corner of 236th Street SW and VanRy Blvd (adjacent to future light rail station).
Once selected by the City, an artist or team of artists may propose a single installation or a series. The successful artist or team of artists will work with the City and OTAK on the development and installation of the art piece. Artworks will be maintained and owned by the City of Mountlake Terrace.
Budget: The selected artist/team of artists will receive a commission of $96,000 to design, fabricate and install the artwork. Up to $4,000 total will be shared and available to pay stipends for selected finalists to participate and prepare/submit proposals for Part 2 of the Call for Artists process. The overall project budget is all inclusive of travel expenses, Washington State Sales/Use Tax and other project costs.
Deadline: 12/18/22, 11:59 p.m. Pacific
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The call is open to all professional artists or teams of artists residing regionally or within the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The City of Mountlake Terrace is seeking Regional/Pacific Northwest artists within the United States. The City encourages diversity of styles and materials in its collection. Artists whose work is well represented in the city’s collection are eligible to apply, but the City will consider artistic diversity as one factor in the selection process.
Special Notes: The selection process will take place in two parts.
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McKay Bay Transfer Station
Tampa, Florida
Summary: The proposed location for the artwork is the western exterior façade of a newly constructed wall providing an area of approximately 143’ x 48’ for a commissioned artwork. Artists whose work builds public awareness about environmental issues are encouraged to apply. The artist for this project is expected to manage all aspects of design, fabrication, installation, budget, and work with city staff and architectural plans for the site.
Budget: $150,000-$200,000
Deadline: 12/19/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to visual artists with experience executing their ideas from concept to completion and working in the public realm with public agencies.
Special Notes: Target Installation date: Winter 2023/2024
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Fanny Williams Legacy Project
Smyrna, Georgia
Summary: The City of Smyrna, Mayor Derek Norton, City Council, and the Committee to Honor Fanny Williams (Committee) are seeking an artist, designer, architect, or team to design an inviting and contemplative spatial, sculptural and/or experiential project to honor and celebrate the life and contributions of Fanny Williams in a public park space. Inspiration for the project should come from the Committee’s Mission Statement and her life story.
Budget: $125,000
Deadline: 12/21/22
How to apply: To receive the Request for Qualifications and/or link to submit materials please email Kelly Brown at kbrown@smyrnaga.gov or she may be reached at 678-631-5406.
Eligibility Requirements: This project is open to professional public artists, designers, architects, or artist teams, over the age of 18, who can demonstrate their ability to execute a public project of this scale and budget.
Special Notes: Mission Statement: “We celebrate Fanny Williams as an African American woman, for her legacy of activism, economic sustainability, social justice that gave agency to people who did not have a voice, and her lasting impact on our community.”
The panel will evaluate all qualifications and may recommend up to five finalists to develop and present their concept designs in person with the review panel and Committee. Finalists will receive an honorarium of $1,500 to prepare materials for these presentations.
Dougherty Arts Center
Austin, Texas
Summary: The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department is seeking up to three emerging artists to design, fabricate and install artworks ($44,000 each) for the new Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) located between Toomey and Riverside Roads along Lamar Blvd behind the Zach Scott Theatre in Austin, Texas.
Budget: $44,000 – Three Distinct Project Opportunities for emerging artists ($132,000 total)
Deadline: 12/21/22
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: These three (3) emerging artist opportunities are limited to artists who live in the seven-county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Artists must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants not meeting these eligibility requirements will be withdrawn from consideration.
Special Notes: A five-member selection panel comprised of local arts professionals, community representatives and advisors will review all eligible submissions. Up to three artist(s)/artists teams will be shortlisted, invited to interview and submit proposals for the Iconic Artwork opportunity. Artists shortlisted and invited to interview for the Iconic Artwork will be paid a fee of $1500.00.
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Montopolis Neighborhood Park and Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Pools
Austin, Texas
Summary: The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission professional visual artists or artist teams, to design and fabricate artworks for the Montopolis Neighborhood Park Pool at 1200 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741 and Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Pool at 7000 Ardath St, Austin, TX 78757.
Proposed artworks should be integrated, to the greatest extent possible, into the construction of each site. Ideally, the final artwork will also increase visibility and appeal of each place to a broader community. A range of materials and conceptual approaches are welcome.
Budget: $100,000 each for 2 projects
Deadline: 12/21/22
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is limited to professional visual Austin-based artists who reside in the seven counties of the Austin metro area (Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties) and who are at least 18 years of age.
Special Notes: Artists are ineligible if they are currently under contract with the City of Austin for a permanent public artwork commission
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3 Austin Fire Department/Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Stations
Austin, Texas
Summary: The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission three artists or artist teams for three opportunities to create permanent public artwork for facilities related to fire and emergency medical services.
Each site shares in common an interest for artwork that integrates with the site, the interior or exterior architecture of the respective stations. The artists or artist teams selected for these projects will spend time observing and researching the work of Austin’s first responders.
Budget: One commissions will be awarded per AFD/EMS station. Each project budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, engineering, permitting fees, travel, shipping expenses, insurance, and other project-related costs.
- Loop 360 / Davenport Ranch Station: $196,000
- Goodnight Ranch Station: $240,000
- Canyon Creek Station: $240,000
Deadline: 12/21/22
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is limited to Texas-based artists and artist teams who are at least 18 years of age. Artists who have lived experience with the work of AFD/EMS are encouraged to apply. Additionally, artists who have lived experience with the surrounding communities are also encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: Final artworks should reflect the mission of AFD/EMS: to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” There is a strong desire for the artwork to be thematically relevant to the roles specific to these first responders and also that the artworks are physically and conceptually accessible as well as durable and is easily maintained
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Mexic-Arte Museum
Austin, Texas
Summary: The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission one team of professional visual artists to create site-specific artwork that reflects the mission of the Mexic-Arte Museum
The vision of this opportunity includes selecting one team of artists to create iconic artwork(s) that will transform the site at Congress and 5th Streets.
The artworks should endow respect while celebrating and honoring the cultural contributions of Hispanic, Latino and Mexican-American heritage.
Budget: $260,000
Deadline: 12/21/22
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is limited to teams of artists based in Texas with at least one artist residing in Austin. All team members must be at least 18 years of age. Selected artists must have lived experience with or relating to Mexican-American culture and heritage.
Special Notes: IMAGES OF INCOMPLETE PROJECTS, PRELIMINARY SKETCHES, or PROPOSAL IDEAS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
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Norman Forward 1% for Art: Griffin Park
Norman, Oklahoma
Summary: Seeking an artist (or team of artists) to create a significant work of art for Griffin Park, an iconic three-dimensional sculpture centrally located in the park
Budget: $89,000
Deadline: 12/23/22, 11:59pm MST
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements:
Open to professional artists with experience working on public art projects of this scale and working in creating site-specific works.
Artists identifying with an ethnic, cultural, sexual, gender, economic, or ability minority are encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: After a formal presentation by the finalists, the selection panel will choose the best project for the site based on the merit of the artist’s work, past experience, and appropriateness of the proposed concept. The Panel will also focus on artists who can demonstrate sensitivity to the site and surroundings. Artists must be able to commit and effectively work within the project timeline and collaborate with the administration of City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department and Norman Arts Council.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: C Concourse Expansion Project – Lookout Deck Sculpture (RFQ)
Seattle, Washington
Summary: The Port of Seattle’s Public Art program is seeking glass and multi-disciplinary visual artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for an art commission within Seattle Tacoma International Airport. The lookout deck area is located on the mezzanine level of the C Concourse and will be fully accessible to passengers and will serve as a real centerpiece of the space. The artwork will be a visual draw as visitors come out of the elevator and will be visible from the concourse itself.
Budget: $400,000
Deadline: 12/27/2022, 4:00 p.m. PST
How to apply: email, see link below (you will need to download a pdf for full RFQ details)
Eligibility Requirements: World-wide open call. Artists located outside the United States must be represented by a gallery in the US. All entries must be original work.
Special Notes: The candidate selected for the project described will be offered a residency at Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood, WA) and the Museum of Glass (Tacoma, WA) in the Summer of 2023.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: C Concourse Expansion Project – Restroom Wall (RFQ)
Seattle, Washington
Summary: The Port of Seattle’s Public Art program is seeking glass and multi-disciplinary visual artist or artists team to submit their qualifications to be considered for this permanent art commission within Seattle Tacoma International Airport. The restroom wall art is intended to be a visual cue for the restrooms as well as the adjacent nursing suites. The restroom wall art will be a highly visible piece for both the people going to the restroom but also for the people waiting to use the elevators. The space will have downlighting which will be integrated into the ceiling in the form of series of downlights along the length of the wall.
Budget: $400,000
Deadline: 12/27/2022, 4:00 p.m. PST
How to apply: email, see link below (you will need to download a pdf for full RFQ details)
Eligibility Requirements: Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, BC and AK) Indigenous artists. Artists located outside the United States must be represented by a gallery in the US. All entries must be original work.
Special Notes: The candidate selected for this project will be offered a residency at Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood, WA) and the Museum of Glass (Tacoma, WA) in the Summer of 2023.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: C Concourse Expansion Project – Video Wall (RFQ)
Seattle, Washington
Summary: The Port of Seattle’s Public Art program is seeking qualified video artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for a permanent art commission within Seattle Tacoma International Airport’s C Concourse. The work must consider the aesthetic of the facility and redevelopment design. Proposed artworks must also be thoughtful in regard to long term maintenance and conservation. The work must be appropriate for public presentation considering the wide range of visitors to the airport.
Budget: $500,000 (Total: $500,000.00 USD. Each of the 5 artists will have a budget of $100,000.00)
Deadline: 12/27/2022, 4:00 p.m. PST
How to apply: email, see link below (you will need to download a pdf for full RFQ details)
Eligibility Requirements: Worldwide open call. Artists located outside the United States must be represented by a gallery in the United States (US). All entries must be original work.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: C Concourse Expansion Project – Grand Stair Table Art
Seattle, Washington
Summary: The Port of Seattle’s Public Art program is seeking three (3) metal visual artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for this permanent art commissions within Seattle Tacoma International Airport’s C Concourse. The three artists selected will each be responsible for 5 panels. The work must consider the aesthetic of the facility and redevelopment design. Proposed artworks must also be thoughtful in regard to long term maintenance and conservation. The work must be appropriate for public presentation considering the wide range of visitors to the airport.
Budget: $60,000.00. Each of the 3 artists selected will have a budget of $20,000.00.
Deadline: 12/27/2022, 4:00 p.m. PST
How to apply: email, see link below (you will need to download a pdf for full RFQ details)
Eligibility Requirements: Nation-wide. All entries must be original work.
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City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry 2022
Durham, North Carolina
Summary: The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program commissions a variety of public artworks in collaboration with City departments and other organizations engaged in capital development projects across Durham, North Carolina. The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program defines public art as original visual art including, but not limited to, sculptures, murals, photographic renderings, mosaics, and electronic art installations.
The City of Durham’s Pre-Qualified Artist Registry will be used to select artists when a project’s requirements render it suitable. Selection will be based on the appropriateness of the artist’s medium and experience relevant to specific project requirements. The City continuously seeks greater diversity and urges artists and artist teams of all backgrounds and any medium to become part of the pre-qualified registry.
Budget: n/a
Deadline: 12/28/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates are eligible regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability. Artists who are selected to join the City of Durham Pre-qualified Artists Registry are encouraged to apply to any additional open calls issued by the City of Durham Public Arts Program, provided they meet eligibility requirements.
Special Notes: For more information on arts opportunities in the Triangle region, visit Durham Arts Network, Triangle Artworks, and Durham County Public Art Program.
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Happy Valley Veterans Memorial
Happy Valley, Oregon
Summary: The City of Happy Valley has pledged to create a welcoming transition for returning veterans and their families. Advancing this commitment, the City seeks to acquire a permanent, larger-scale sculpture that depicts the theme of “A Soldier’s Journey”. Artwork placement will help to facilitate meaningful spaces to experience grief, healing, remembrance, and celebration.
Budget: $56,300: The maximum total budget for sculpture acquisition is $50,000. In addition to the artwork budget, the City will pay up to $6,300 to construct a sculpture display pad, provide professional art installation, and interpretative signage.
Deadline: 12/29/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is open to all artists who reside in the United States or U.S. Territories. Artists identifying with a racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual, gender, economic, or ability minority are strongly encouraged to apply. The sculpture selection panel is particularly interested in receiving submissions from artists with a veteran background and/or who live in the Pacific Northwest.
Special Notes: Artwork should creatively interpret the theme, “A Soldier’s Journey.” Within this theme, please consider an element or component to represent the community’s role in, and responsibility to, support soldiers and veterans.
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Theatre in the Park Temporary Public Art Project 2023
Kansas City, Kansas
Summary: A temporary, public artwork was first commissioned for Theatre in the Park in summer 2022. The JCPRD Public Art Program looks forward to commissioning a new temporary installation at Theatre in the Park in summer 2023.
Budget: $10,000
Deadline: 12/29/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This public art opportunity is open to professional artists residing within 500 miles of Kansas City.
Special Notes: JCPRD intends to award the contract to one artist or artist team; however, JCPRD reserves the right to award to one or more applicant, or no applicants if none of the applications are deemed acceptable.
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ArtTracks of Palestine, Public Sculpture Installation
Palestine, Texas
Summary: 11th annual Palestine ArtTracks Sculpture Show, up to 10 artists are selected each year for a 2 year placement. Artists are encouraged to submit work for consideration each year even if they have a piece placed. Sculptures must be appropriate for outdoor placement. Consideration should include, but not limited to scale, presentation, and public safety. Seeking art 6′ or taller that is appropriate for outdoor placement and safe for public and private rights of way.
Budget: The stipend for this two year period is $1200 per sculpture, plus the opportunity for cash awards. Peoples Choice awards: 1st place-$500, 2nd place-$350, and 3rd place-$150.
Deadline: 12/29/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: none specified
Special Notes: Entry Fee: $35.00
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UNK Calvin T. Ryan Library
Kearney, Nebraska
Summary: The Calvin T. Ryan Library is an essential hub of the campus and the Library interacts with every other department on campus in some way. It is a space that strives for accessibility or democratization of education. The Library is a place to exchange and gain information and academic resources; a place to interact with knowledge, various collections of books, and study groups. It also houses several University departments and programs, including the UNK Learning Commons and the Honor’s Program.
There are three site options for the Library. Each submitting artist should review the sites and note which site they prefer in the artist’s statement. Only one artist will be selected for the full budget listed, and will receive the full budget for the site they select.
Budget: $232,200
Deadline: 12/30/22
How to apply: Slideroom, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: Professional public artists/teams within the U.S. are eligible
Special Notes: Finalists will receive a presentation honorarium and a travel stipend, if applicable.
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Huntington Health Medical Office RFQ
Pasadena, California
Summary: LeBasse Projects and Huntington Health are commissioning artists for three separate installations at the new campus. The aim for all three artwork opportunities is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums that are designed to engage the community, align with HH mission of ‘compassionate community care’, showcase the cultural diversity of the City and enhance the various civic and public spaces.
Budget: Each of the 3 potential artwork locations has an allocated budget ranging from
$50,000 to $200,000.
Deadline: December 31st, 2022 (5pm PST)
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements:
Artists who can demonstrate the ability to oversee the design, fabrication and
installation of public works – or who have a history of working with design/
build/engineering//fabrication teams to accomplish these needs.
Special Notes: Artists without previous public art experience that demonstrate an ability to
manage a team to accomplish the goals are still strongly encouraged to
apply.
Artists in traditionally and historically underrepresented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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