14 Aug Public Art Opportunity | Virginia Beach, VA
ARTIST CALL FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Historic Kempsville Public Art Opportunity
City of Virginia Beach, VA
RFQ SUBMITTED DEADLINE: August 31, 2023 by 5:00 pm
PROJECT BUDGET: $125,000
View Request for Qualifications
The City of Virginia Beach, in collaboration with the Historic Kempsville Citizens Advisory Committee, is accepting qualifications from professional artists or teams of artists in response to a public art opportunity in the Historic Kempsville area of Virginia Beach.
This RFQ represents an opportunity for an artist or team of artists to create a dynamic, site-specific work that reflects the historical significance of the Historic Kempsville area which includes the histories of many cultures who have made it their home.
The selected artist, or artist team, will design and fabricate an iconic and meaningful artwork that reflects Historic Kempsville’s rich history. The artwork will inform and educate the public about the unique sense of place of this area, with the intention of building a bridge between the remains of its past and the vibrant prospects for its future.
Local and national professional artists or artist-led teams are eligible to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen, must have experience with community-based projects and have successfully managed and completed at least one similar commissioned project. The Selection Panel will review applications and select up to three artists or teams to participate in the design phase. Each shortlisted artist/team will be paid a stipend of $1,500 to prepare a detailed design proposal.
The artist budget for this project is $125,000 for all costs and expenses required to fully realize, deliver, and install the original artwork selected.
The deadline to submit is August 31, 2023.