Historic Anchors to Public Art Transformation Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
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Call to Artist Released: July 31st, 2026
Questions Due: August 12th, 2026
Question Responses Posted: August 17th, 2026
Submission Deadline: August 26th, 2026
Selection Committee Review: Week of August 31st, 2026
Finalist Interviews: Week of September 7th, 2026
Artist(s) Announced: Week of September 14th, 2026
Artist Orientation & Navy Yard Site Visit: Week of September 14th, 2026
Community Engagement/On-Site Production: September through October 2026
Installation: October through November 2026
Dedication and Public Event Date: Early November 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION
The vendor will provide services to transform historic anchors into public art installations. The project may involve reimagining one, two, or all three anchors through original sculptural or symbolic artwork interventions that preserve their historic character while creating memorable public destinations for workers, residents, and visitors.
Proposed concepts should demonstrate originality and feasibility, use durable materials suitable for permanent outdoor installation, and account for long-term maintenance. Designs should support public interaction where appropriate and comply with accessibility, safety, engineering, and site constraints. The installations should complement the surrounding architecture and landscape while establishing a strong visual identity. All questions must be submitted no later than August 12, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $80,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. The work is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Public art design and installation firm with experience in permanent outdoor artwork
- Demonstrated expertise preserving and incorporating historic structures or artifacts
- In-house or partnered sculptors, artists, architects, and structural engineers
- Experience designing durable, accessible, and safe interactive public installations
- Proven capability with long-term maintenance planning and public-realm projects
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