Airport Restroom Vestibules Project - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

The Broward Cultural Council Public Art and Design Program is seeking to commission a professional artist or team of artists to create original artworks for all restroom vestibule walls in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The artworks, to be located at the vestibule entrance walls of all restrooms (a total of 42 entrance walls), must create strong visual consistency that assists travelers with the identification of restroom locations throughout the terminals. These entrances shall be visible from a distance, eye-catching, and easily recognized. The selected artist or team must design original artworks that offer a unique and positive visual experience for airport visitors that is reflective of the region and enhance the aesthetic appearance of these high-traffic spaces. Each of the 42 entrance walls measures approximately 4' wide by 9' high. The artworks must be able to withstand heavy physical contact and be permanent, durable, easy to clean, and low maintenance.

The project is open to all professional artists working in any media. The total budget established for the project is $450,000, which includes all costs: research, community and agency meeting costs, design, materials, fabrication, permits, installation, insurance, proposals, travel, sales tax, and transportation. Finalists will be paid a $2,000 honorarium for the proposal and presentation expenses. Artists must be able to work effectively within the aggressive project timeline and collaborate with the architect of record, general contractor, and multiple governmental and community groups. Anticipated project schedule: Artist Selection in November 2010, Design Completion in February 2011, and Design Installation in April-May 2011.

Applications must be submitted via CaFÉ at www.CallForEntry.org and must include: a letter of interest, professional résumé, 10 digital images of most recent work, and an annotated image list. Hard copy materials will not be accepted. Contact: Christina Roldan, Public Art and Design Project Manager, (954) 357-8542, [email protected].