Moab DABS Liquor Store - Utah Public Art Commission

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, in partnership with the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Public Art Program, requests qualifications from Utah artists and/or artist teams interested in creating site-specific artwork for the upcoming Moab store location. The Art Committee intends to commission new artwork from a Utah-based artist for interior wall sites. The Committee has a strong interest in mural work but would be open to considering other media as proposed by artists.

Proposed artworks should be reflective of the unique community found in Moab, celebrating its rich history and incredible natural beauty. Artworks may draw inspiration from the Moab area and Grand County, the architectural renderings, and/or the services offered by DABS. The artwork's subject matter and content must be appropriate for public exhibition and not contain advertising, religious references, sexual or violent content, or convey political partisanship.

Eligibility: Professional artists and artist teams residing in Utah are eligible. Artists living in Grand or San Juan County will receive additional weight in the review process. Applicants must have a U.S. Tax ID Number. Art Selection Committee members and staff of Utah Arts & Museums and Jacoby Architects are not eligible. Budget: $46,484 is available for all related expenses including artist fees, fabrication, support structures, insurance, shipping, travel, lighting, installation, and documentation. Submission Requirements: Up to 10 images and/or up to 1 video file of previous work, a CV or resume, and a Statement of Interest. Complete application packages must be received by October 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Semi-finalists will be selected to present full proposals on January 9, 2025, and will receive an honorarium to help defray proposal development costs. Artwork completion is scheduled for December 2025 with project substantial completion in January 2026.