Request for Qualifications - Naturalized Park Areas Temporary Art Installation

The City of Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department invites artists and/or artist teams to submit qualifications to envision, produce and exhibit a unique, surprising and inclusive temporary sculpture in naturalized areas at Burbank and/or Northwest Kiwanis Park that connects visitors to nature and celebrates the natural beauty of Upper Arlington.

Eligible artists must reside in Ohio and demonstrate a level of quality and integrity in past artworks, ability to complete projects on time and within budget, ability to install artwork in an outdoor setting, understanding of the distinctive characteristics of the site and Upper Arlington community, and experience with community engagement, especially with youth. The budget for this installation is $10,000, all-inclusive, covering artist/design fee, materials, fabrication, installation, transportation/shipping, project documentation, engineering, travel, site modification, and per diem expenses.

Applications must include an artist's statement, letter of intent detailing knowledge of Upper Arlington and initial concept, current resume, 6-10 digital images of past work with annotated image key, and up to three references. The Request for Qualifications deadline is March 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Up to three finalists will be selected by the Art Selection Panel and notified by May 15, 2024. Selected artists will receive a $300 stipend for proposal development and must submit detailed proposals by July 15, 2024. The final artist will be notified of selection by August 12, 2024, with fabrication and installation occurring in Winter/Spring 2025. A public art event and community engagement opportunity is scheduled for October 17, 2024.