State of New Jersey EDA Health Building Terrazzo Floor

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) in consultation with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts is seeking artists to design, construct, and install artwork within the Department of Health Building in Trenton, New Jersey. This is an Art Inclusion Project issued under the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act.

This call is for a terrazzo floor artwork project with a maximum budget of $50,000. The building is a 209,000 square foot, 6-floor state office building located at the corner of West Hanover Street and North Willow Street in Trenton. Artists must submit a letter summarizing their interest and experience in creating public artworks, identify which artwork opportunity they are interested in, provide at least 3 references for similar work installations, resume, and 4-6 photographs/images of public art installations. Examples submitted must be similar to the terrazzo floor project. Artist location must be restricted to New Jersey, Delaware, New York, or Pennsylvania.

The selection process includes an EOI (Expression of Interest) phase where the Art Selection Committee will select up to 3 artists for a shortlist based on artistic excellence, appropriateness of materials, suitability for a government building, and experience. Shortlisted artists will proceed to a Proposal Phase and be required to make in-person presentations to the Art Selection Committee in Trenton. Each shortlisted artist will receive a stipend not to exceed $1,000 to cover presentation preparation and travel expenses. All submissions must be made through CAFÉ at https://www.callforentry.org.