Norwalk Art in Public Places RFQ

The City of Norwalk Connecticut and the Norwalk Arts Commission is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists and artists' teams for a site-specific outdoor public art project at the Metro North Underpass at Monroe Street in Norwalk, CT. The established budget for the project is $25,000-$50,000 (subject to change). Artists working in 2-D media are invited to apply. The call is open to all local and national artists and artist teams. The winning artist or team will be responsible for all aspects of design and installation and affiliated costs (travel, materials, insurance, etc).

The Monroe Street underpass is adjacent to the South Norwalk train station in a high traffic and quickly developing area. The walls are concrete with approximately 1,800 sq ft of space. Walls on both sides of the street are to be painted, with additional walls on the ends of the underpass also available. This location is the property of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the selected artist(s) will need to carry a 1M insurance rider and follow DOT guidelines on artwork installation. The NAC will assist with necessary approvals and will work directly with the DOT.

The project is open to all forms of 2-D art including representative, abstract, expressive, minimal, and community-based work. A specific focus or theme is not required. Artists or artist teams must be proficient in the creation of outdoor public murals with durable, low-maintenance materials. This project is open to any US citizen age 18 or older. The RFQ closes June 1, 2022. Three finalists will be selected and receive a $500 stipend to develop a proposal design. The NAC will select an artist based on presentations and designs submitted by the finalists. Project completion is targeted for June 2023.