Rutgers University Nursing and Sciences Building Camden Campus - Public Art Commission

Rutgers University is soliciting Expressions of Interest from prospective artists to design, fabricate and install artwork for the entry lobby and upper atrium of the new Nursing and Science Building at Rutgers University's Camden Campus. This call is only open to artists living in NJ, NY, PA, DE, MD and DC.

The proposed artwork is part of the New Jersey Arts Inclusion Program, coordinated by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Rutgers University Planning, Design and Development. The Art installation is envisioned as a hanging, lighted or self-illuminated sculptural element in the first floor Entry Lobby and potentially also in the Upper Atrium on the third floor. It is intended to reflect the educational mission of the Rutgers University Nursing and Science Building and respond to the interior design concept through a novel, thought-provoking and evocative art piece or pieces. Materials selected for the art shall be sustainable and require minimal maintenance and upkeep, and should be appropriate for a public setting.

The proposed budget for the artwork is $200,000.00, covering all costs incurred by the artist relating to design, fabrication and installation. Three potential artists will be selected from those who submit expressions of interest to prepare project-specific proposals for in-person presentation to the Nursing and Science Arts Inclusion Selection Committee. Each of the three finalists shall receive a $500.00 stipend to aid in costs associated with presentation preparation and travel expenses. Artists shall submit letters summarizing their interest and experience in public artworks, including a list of at least 3 references, resume, photographs/images (minimum 4, maximum 6) of examples of public art installations, and website links. Completion of the project is anticipated for May 25th, 2018.