2022 Art in Public Places Hawai'i Request for Qualifications

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), Art in Public Places Program is requesting qualifications from individual artists for artwork to be commissioned for various locations statewide in accordance with Hawai'i Revised Statute 103-8.5. This RFQ is open to National and International Artists, with special consideration given to Hawai'i artists (defined as those born and/or educated in Hawai'i, regardless of current residence; those who obtained major artistic training and development in Hawai'i; Hawai'i residents; or those who have made significant impact in Hawai'i through exhibitions, installations and/or commissions).

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. Interested artists should submit: a resume, an artist's written statement of design philosophy, and seven (7) images of completed work. Selection will be based on appropriateness of the artist's medium, style, and previous professional experience.

After the application deadline, SFCA staff will screen applicants for compliance with selection criteria to establish a qualified candidate pool. 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. The AAC will recommend candidate(s) to the SFCA Board of Commissioners for final approval. Artists selected for commissioned artworks are required to obtain a General Excise License from the Hawai'i State Tax Office and a certificate of vendor compliance from Hawai'i Compliance Express before the contract is awarded. For questions, contact Alexandra Skees ([email protected]) or Kamakani Konia ([email protected]), SFCA Art in Public Places Project Managers.