2020 Hawaii Art in Public Places Request For Qualifications

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art in Public Places Program is requesting qualifications from individual artists for artwork to be commissioned for various locations statewide in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statute 103-8.5. Through this RFQ, the program intends to establish a qualified pool of professional artists for consideration. Sites for art may include opportunities for three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, two-dimensional images translated into durable materials, and large painted murals. Specific locations have not been announced.

This RFQ is open to National and International artists, with Hawaii artists given special consideration. A Hawaii artist is defined as an artist who was born and/or educated in Hawaii regardless of current residence; obtained a major part of artistic training and development in Hawaii; is a Hawaii resident; or has made a significant impact in Hawaii through exhibitions, installations, and/or commissions. Interested artists should submit a resume, artist's written statement of design philosophy, and seven (7) images of completed work through CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org.

Selection will be based on the appropriateness of the artist's medium, style, and previous professional experience. After the application deadline, HSFCA staff will screen applicants for compliance with selection criteria to establish a qualified candidate pool. These pre-qualified artists will be presented to various Art Advisory Committees (AAC). Up to five semi-finalists may be asked to develop a detailed design proposal for each location or participate in an interview. After reviewing proposals or interviewing artists, the AAC will recommend candidate(s) to the HSFCA Board of Commissioners for final approval. Artists selected for commissioned artworks are required to obtain a General Excise License from the Hawaii State Tax Office and a certificate of vendor compliance from Hawaii Compliance Express before the contract is awarded. Contact Alexandra Skees ([email protected]) or Kamakani Konia ([email protected]) for questions.