Request for Qualifications - Art in Public Places Program

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. 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 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 up to seven (7) images of completed work. 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 to establish a qualified candidate pool to be presented to various Art Advisory Committees. Up to five semi-finalists may be asked to develop a detailed design proposal or participate in an interview. 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.