When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $18,000.

It was issued by City of Rancho Cordova. The work is located in Rancho Cordova, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced professional artist, arts organization, or public art production firm. Demonstrated success delivering public artworks, performances, installations, or related community-based projects. Strong capabilities in community engagement and collaborative arts programming. Ability to complete a one-year residency and support strategic planning initiatives.

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Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Rancho Cordova, California, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 21, 2026

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SUMMARY

This opportunity seeks an artist or arts organization to participate in a one-year residency and deliver temporary public art projects that support community engagement and strategic planning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a professional artist living in the United States
Must be able to attend at least six of the eight scheduled virtual workshops
Must obtain and maintain a valid Business License from the City of Rancho Cordova
Must provide proof of insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation
Must submit IRS Form W-9
Must submit a letter of interest, resume, examples of past work, image list, and reference list

BUDGET

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$18,000

CONTRACT DURATION

10 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: August 19th, 2026

Call for Artists Q&A: September 1st, 2026

Last Day to Submit Questions: September 14th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: September 21st, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: September 22nd, 2026 – September 30th, 2026

Panel Interviews: October 6th, 2026 or October 8th, 2026

Artist Selection: October 12th, 2026

Contract Finalization: November 2026

Residency Orientation: December 2026

Workshops: December 1st, 2026 – March 23rd, 2027

Final Design and Project Permitting: January 2027 – April 2027

Project Completion: June 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Rancho Cordova

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide artist services for a residency program. The selected professional will participate in the residency and develop, produce, and present temporary public artworks, performances, installations, or related public art projects.

The work is intended to contribute to community engagement and inform the update of a strategic plan. The contract period will be one year. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $18,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Rancho Cordova. The work is located in Rancho Cordova, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced professional artist, arts organization, or public art production firm
Demonstrated success delivering public artworks, performances, installations, or related community-based projects
Strong capabilities in community engagement and collaborative arts programming
Ability to complete a one-year residency and support strategic planning initiatives

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