Category Archives: Public Art

The City of Baltimore, the Baltimore Public Art Commission, and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts are seeking interested artists and/or artist collaborators to submit qualifications for consideration and inclusion in Baltimore’s Pre-Qualified Public Artist List.  The pre-qualified list will go into effect upon review and approval of the Public Art Commission and remain in effect for three years. This list will be utilized and referenced for upcoming public art projects under the 1%-for-Public Art Program, most importantly federally funded construction projects requiring artists and/or artist collaborators to work directly with  the overall project design firm to incorporate artwork into the plan. (Note: Artists looking to apply with murals should apply directly to the Baltimore Mural Program, application available at: https://boparegistrations.wufoo.com/forms/baltimore-mural-program-mural-artist-registry-rfq/)

Application available at: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=2395

Application due: February 13, 2015

3 ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS, INDIO, CA

The City of Indio, California is seeking artists for the creation of artwork, fabrication and installation of entry monument art pieces on three (3) selected intersections. The artwork shall be in a sculptural form or a combination of elements that create entry statements that could be viewed and enjoyed by the residents and visitors to the City of Festivals. The entry monuments are intended to enhance the City’s image and to compliment the City’s culture, history and activities that Indio has become known for.

For full RFQ visit:  www.indio.org/index.aspx?page=26&recordid=756&returnURL=%2findex.aspx

Deadline:  Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Budget: $2,000 for each art design per location for three selected artists and $80,000 – $100,000 for the proposed art work for each location including creation of the art piece(s), installation fabrication, site preparation, permit fees and any associated cost.

Eligibility:  Open to qualified artists. Artists will adhere to insurance requirements as recommended by the City’s Risk Manager and State’s prevailing wage requirements.

For more information contact:  Mamun Faruque, City of Indio, mfaruque@indio.org, 760-391-4120

The Campus Public Arts Committee of California State University is seeking qualifications from artists for a Wildcat sculpture commission.  The Wildcat, has endured as a symbol and mascot for the institution, whose students and alums proudly refer to themselves as Wildcats. The Wildcat has come to represent an ideal of achievement, character, responsibility and community and symbolizes the pride students, alumni, and campus and community members have for the University. Associated Students, Intercollegiate Athletics, the Alumni Association, and the University administration have partnered to commission a larger than life-size Wildcat sculpture with base to be placed in the central campus corridor.  Project budget: $110,000.  The complete RFQ is available on the University’s website:

http://www.csuchico.edu/purc/vendor/RFQ2014-04SR.shtml

Art on the Llano (Lubbock, TX) Issues 2015 Call for Public Art Proposals

Due: Friday, February 27, 2015

Art on the Llano is accepting submissions from Texas and New Mexico artists for large, outdoor public artworks to be placed at major, high-traffic interchanges in Lubbock, Texas. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of the visual landscape of our community, provide quality cultural presentation to both citizens and visitors, encourage creative activity, foster community identity, support economic development, and improve aesthetic values through educational opportunities.

Art on the Llano is a consortium of Lubbock groups supporting art in the community including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, the Buddy Holly Center, Civic Lubbock, and Visit Lubbock,  Texas Tech University School of Art and the Texas Tech University Public Art Collection.

Since 2012 Art on the Llano has supported two-year sculpture installations in Lubbock’s public sphere by selecting works proposed by artists and installing them at major traffic intersections.

Up to Three (3) works will be selected for a two (2) year installation. A $4,000 honorarium for each sculpture and a $500 shipping allocation will be awarded to the selected artists.

To view full call and apply: http://texassculpturenetwork.org/?p=530

For questions, please contact Frank Phillips, Director of Transportation Operations, 135 Slaton Hwy, Lubbock, Texas 79404, frank.phillips@txdot.gov<mailto:frank.phillips@txdot.gov>

STONE CANYON CLUBHOUSE

Oro Valley, Arizona Public Art Opportunity

Request for Proposals

Total Art Budget: $27,000

Submission Deadline: January 6, 2015

The goal of the project is to develop a viable, permanent public art project for the Stone Canyon Golf Clubhouse of Oro Valley including its final installation at either or both of two proposed locations on campus. The public art project desires to include three-dimensional art to be located either in the clubhouse’s breezeway or part of the outside landscape near the front of Clubhouse site.  The project seeks qualified artist applicants specializing in mediums including Steel, Bronze, Natural Materials, Metal, Wood, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete and Cast Stone, and glass with the possibility of lighting elements and features.  Acceptable and preferred genres include Modern, Human Forms, Animal Forms, Nature Inspired Forms, and Abstract.  The preferred colors may range from natural to vibrant.  The intent of the project is for the artwork to complement the surroundings in the natural setting outside as part of the landscape or within the breezeway and can serve as a standalone piece, multiple pieces or functional art.

ALL SEASONS OF ORO VALLEY

Oro Valley, Arizona Public Art Opportunity Request for Qualifications-Public Art

Submission Deadline:       Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Total Art Budget:

$175,000 (includes total budget of 4 sculptural locations)

The goal of the project is to develop a viable, permanent public art project for All Seasons of Oro Valley including its final installation at four different locations on campus. The public art project desires to include sculptures to be located on a Senior Citizen Multi-Family site. The project seeks qualified artist applicants specializing in the medium of bronze and metal sculptures. Weather resistant wood sculptures will also be accepted.

These “to scale” sculptures of local wildlife, flora and fauna are to be placed into a natural setting. The intent of the project is for the artwork to complement the surroundings in a natural setting, with to-scale artwork.

City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture Request for Qualifications MISSION HILLS/HILLCREST BRANCH LIBRARY PUBLIC ART PROJECT Art Budget: Approximately $280,000.

Eligibility: Any artist or artist team authorized to work in the U.S.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 before 4:00 p.m. PST The City of San Diego is seeking applications from interested qualified artists to provide public art services for Mission Hills/Hillcrest Branch Library Public Art Project. An artist or artist team is sought to design, fabricate and install permanent, site-specific artwork(s) at Mission Hills/Hillcrest Branch Library.

Please visit the following link for more information: http://www.sandiego.gov/arts-culture/publicart/artistopps.shtml

The Broward Cultural Council Public Art and Design Program is seeking to commission a professional artist or team of artists to create a suspended artwork for the high volume ceiling spaces in the Concourse area of Terminal 2.

The selected artist or team of artists must design, fabricate and install an original and innovative suspended artwork that is functionally-integrated.  The artwork, which will be installed in the high volume ceiling spaces above the main circulation areas of the concourse, shall provide a beautiful, welcoming experience for airport visitors.  In addition to enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the space, the functionally-integrated artwork shall serve as a lighting feature or as a way finding device.  The artwork must be constructed of durable materials that are easy to clean and maintain.

The total budget established for the project is $430,000.

To see a full version of this Call, including the project description and submittal requirements, please visit:  http://www.broward.org/Arts/PublicArt/Pages/Calls.aspx.