A Call to Artists – Requests for Qualifications

For the full RFQ, visit http://nickelplatearts.org/stories/artist-call-out-public-art-sculpture-in-fishers/

Questions?  Email azerrer@equity.net

Riverview Hospital / Intuitive Health Fishers Public Art Sculpture

Riverview Hospital, Intuitive Health, the Fishers Arts Commission and Nickel Plate Arts are soliciting proposals for a prominent outdoor sculpture to be installed at the new facility at the NWQ of 116 th St. and Exit 5 parkway near Top Golf in Fishers.

The sculpture is intended to be a representative/reflective piece that fits the theme of wellness and health. The sculpture must fit within the confines of the site (site plans and renderings are included herein), with suggested dimensions of approximately 6 feet wide and 6 feet tall, and can and should incorporate multiple building materials, including but not limited to metal, glass, low voltage lighting (maybe internal), stone, brick, and concrete. The sculpture must conceptually link with the surrounding landscape and infrastructure, specifically the Exit 5 parkway. They look to reflect the evolving Fishers culture with a focus on health and wellbeing.

Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify, artists must:

• Be 18 years of age or older and live in the United States.
• Have previously created public art, large-scale works, or exterior projects on their own or as part of an artist team.
• Carry personal liability insurance for the duration of the project (Nickel Plate Arts can provide a referral to an insurance provider if needed.)
• Be willing to meet all contractual obligations and adhere to the strict timeline and budget.

Selection Process:
Proposals will be reviewed by a committee made up of Equity, Sunbeam, Riverview Health and Intuitive Health staff, representatives from the City of Fishers, representatives from Nickel Plate Arts and the Fishers Arts Commission and other key community members. This committee will select up to 5 finalists to interview about their qualifications. Finalists will have at least one week to prepare for their interview and must bring a resume and a simple concept sketch of their idea to the interview and be prepared to discuss their qualifications and ideas.

Project Timeline:
Proposal submissions due: March 1