In accordance with Hawaii Revised Statute 103-8.5, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art in Public Places Program is requesting qualifications from individual artists for artwork to be commissioned for various locations statewide. This RFQ is intended to establish a qualified pool of professional artists for consideration.
Budget: Varies per project
Eligibility: Professional artists
Deadline: 05/31/2020
Project Description
Sites for art may include opportunities for three dimensional freestanding sculpture, two dimensional images translated into durable materials and large painted murals. Specific locations have not been announced.
Selection Process
The HSFCA staff will screen applicants for compliance with the selection criteria to establish a qualified candidate pool to be considered for commission/acquisition. These pre-qualified artists will be presented to various Art Advisory Committees (AAC). Up to five semi-finalists may be asked to develop a detailed design proposal for each location or interview. After reviewing proposals or interviewing artists, the AAC will recommend candidate(s) to the HSFCA Board of Commissioners for final approval. Artists selected for commissioned artworks are required to obtain a General Excise License from the Hawaii State Tax Office. They are also required to obtain a certificate of vendor compliance from Hawaii Compliance Express before the contract is awarded.
Selection Criteria
Appropriateness of the artist’s medium, style and previous professional experience.
What to Submit
Interested artists should submit the following:
How to Submit
Applications will be accepted online only through the CaFÉ system.
QUESTIONS? Contact Alexandra Skees (alexandra.skees@hawaii.gov) or Kamakani Konia (kamakani.p.konia@hawaii.gov)
