TEMPOart Request for Qualifications

TEMPOart commissions temporary public art and hosts projects and events in Portland, ME, that are free, open, and inclusive of all. TEMPOart seeks artists, architects, designers, and landscape architects to design and realize a temporary outdoor public work of art to begin in June 2022. The maximum budget is $25,000 (inclusive of artist fees and any associated travel). Groups and collectives are invited to apply but must identify a single person within the application who will represent the work of the group. Installations can be available publicly for up to two years.

Submission materials must include: a resume or CV with a link to the artist's website if applicable; photos or videos of up to 5 different pieces of previously completed work with a maximum of 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. After an initial review of RFQ submissions, up to 6 artists will be selected to respond to a Request for Proposals. Selected artists will receive a $500 stipend and must become familiar with the Temporary Public Art Guidelines for the City of Portland, Maine.

The selected artist will be expected to participate in 2-3 events related to programming and/or fundraising during the period of November 2021 and October 2022. The selected artist is solely responsible for the design, construction, installation, and removal of the artwork and for transportation and insurance related to the installation and removal. The $25,000 budget can be used for installation, de-installation, insurance, artist fees, administrative fees to obtain City approval, transportation, and any maintenance required over the course of the installation. For accessibility accommodations or RFQ materials in an alternate format, contact [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the RFQ deadline.