TEMPOart Request for Qualifications

TEMPOart commissions temporary public art and hosts programs and events in Portland, ME, that are free, open, and inclusive of all. The organization seeks work that will be a catalyst to connect communities and inspire meaningful thought and conversation on timely issues.

TEMPOart seeks artists, architects, designers, and landscape architects to design and realize a temporary outdoor public work of art to begin in June 2024. The maximum budget is $25,000 (inclusive of artist fees and any associated travel). The installation will be located at the entrance of the Back Cove Trail in Portland, Maine, and can be available publicly for up to two years. Teams and collectives are invited to apply but must identify a single person to represent the work of the group.

Applicants must submit a resume or CV with a link to the artist's website if applicable, photos or videos of up to 5 different previously completed pieces (maximum 3 detail shots per piece, no more than 10 photos and/or videos in total), and an Artist Statement of no more than 300 words explaining interest in the opportunity. Artists without previous outdoor public art experience of this magnitude should use the Artist Statement to describe how they would meet the opportunity and include outdoor artwork qualifications of any partners. Eligibility is limited to New England residents.