Artists Services for Sculptural Artwork
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedTIMELINE
Questions due by August 21st, 2026.
Response to questions published by August 28th, 2026.
Application submission deadline is September 11th, 2026.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Highland Park
DESCRIPTION
The procuring organization seeks an artist or artist team to create and install a sculptural artwork for the Primary Place of Remembrance site. The selected finalist will be expected to draw inspiration from the site and develop a design that reflects themes identified through prior public engagement, the intended use of the space, and additional stakeholder input, while allowing for artistic interpretation.
The selected artist will engage with stakeholders during concept development or refinement, including through meetings or workshops intended to gather input and inspiration. The artist should also consider the potential for graffiti or vandalism and provide ideas or design solutions that accommodate or address such acts. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026, and proposals are due September 11, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $200,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Highland Park. The work is located in Highland Park, Illinois, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Public art artists or artist teams with experience creating and installing sculptural works
- Demonstrated experience with site-specific, community-informed artwork
- Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation capabilities
- Experience designing durable artwork for public spaces and addressing vandalism risks
- Ability to manage artwork development, fabrication, installation, and project coordination
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