Artists Design and Production of Light Installation Piece

Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking artists to design and produce a portable light installation that celebrates cultural diversity and enhances community connections in Massachusetts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Lead applicants must be artists aged 18 years or older
Must have experience creating light installations of similar dimensions
Must have experience working with community input
Must demonstrate project management skills
Must have capacity to complete the piece between May and June 2026
Must provide a resume or CV and short bio
Must provide 3-5 digital images of related work
Must provide a project description, conceptual drawing, and draft budget

BUDGET

Verified

$15,000

CONTRACT DURATION

2 months

TIMELINE

Application Release Date: March 31st, 2026

Virtual Information Session: April 8th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: April 13th, 2026

Responses Posted: April 16th, 2026

Application Due Date: April 23rd, 2026

Award Announcement: May 7th, 2026

Project Completion: Late June 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 13th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Malden Office Of Strategic Planning And Community Development

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DESCRIPTION

The contracting entity is seeking an artist or team of artists to design and produce a portable light installation piece. The artwork must be portable to allow for future relocation, supporting various community needs or events.

The purpose of the installation is to celebrate the area's rich cultural diversity and to foster greater community connection, aligning with a new public art strategy. The selected artist(s) will play a prominent role in creating a unique and engaging public art piece that contributes to the visual identity and cultural vibrancy of the community.

Source attribution

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