Request for Qualifications
Budget
$368,000
Deadline
Thursday, October 12, 2023 by 3:00 PM CDT
About
The Texas Tech University System seeks to commission a professional artist to create site-specific exterior sculpture(s) or installation to be placed at Bolin Hall, on the Midwestern State University campus, located in Wichita Falls, TX. The artist has the option to present a concept for either an interior or exterior piece. Construction of the facility will be completed by July 2025.
The exterior option calls for a large-scale exterior sculpture or wall mural.
The interior option calls for art to be located in the entry lobby of the building.
The art in either location will greet visitors as they arrive at Bolin Hall and should help to “activate” that area by creating a welcoming and innovative space. Ideal submissions should consider technology to create an interactive and eye-catching piece.
Safety is imperative; durable, low-maintenance materials are recommended to withstand Texas’ intense weather conditions.
Bolin Hall houses the science and math departments for Midwestern State University, including geosciences, computer science, mathematics, biology, and chemistry. The public art should serve to enhance the building from multiple points of view. Applying artists should keep in mind the various academic disciplines that are housed in this building.
The outdoor space should encourage gathering, communication, and occupation of exterior spaces by students, and public art at this location has an opportunity to contribute significantly to these goals. Ideal submissions should incorporate multiple elements in the space. Water features are highly discouraged, but the selected artist will have an opportunity to collaborate with landscape architects for the project.
The interior lobby area should welcome students as they enter the building. Public art at this location should aid in contributing to this goal. Ideal submissions should consider either digital or hanging elements within the lobby space.
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Related
RESOURCES
Artist Opportunities List
The Office of Public Art scans a variety of local, regional, and national resources in order to gather opportunities for artists to work in the public realm.
