RFQ for permanent outdoor public art in Moline, IL

The Moline Public Art Commission, MetroLINK, and Quad City Arts are seeking an artist or artist team to design and install an interactive public art installation on the grounds at 1315 4th Avenue, Moline, Illinois. The site includes a grassy area to the east of the Q Multimodal Station and the building housing the elevator and stairwell to the skywalk over the train tracks that connect to Centre Station transit center, provided the artwork does not inhibit access to the building or sidewalks. This will be the largest public art installation ever done in the Quad Cities.

The project concept envisions a series of lit interactive sculptures or one large sculpture in the grassy plaza, with a mural, lighting, or sculptural component on the stairwell building to the skywalk. The artwork should be bold, colorful, fun, and unique to the Quad Cities. Design considerations include scale, connectivity to the river, and lighting. The artwork must be made of durable, low-maintenance materials suitable for outdoor, all-weather installation. Electricity is available on-site, and the design should incorporate interior and/or exterior lighting. The artwork should allow for open sight lines and be visible from multiple angles. Water features will not be considered.

The project budget for artwork is up to $300,000, all-inclusive of artist fees, consultants' and subcontractors' fees, insurance, engineering, materials, fabrication, transportation, and lighting. An additional $30,000 allowance is provided for site prep. Applicants must submit a PDF including contact information, professional resume/CV (not to exceed three pages), artist statement, letter of interest, 5-10 images of past works with project descriptions, and at least three professional references. Artists and design teams must be professional, practicing artists with experience executing large-scale public art projects, legally able to work in the United States, and at least 18 years of age. Proposals must be submitted by March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. via email to [email protected] or online at www.quadcityarts.com/moline-public-art-rfq.html.