UC Chemistry Building Exterior Artwork Commission - Percent for Art Project

The University of Cincinnati is inviting Ohio and national artists to submit work for the UC Chemistry Building Exterior Artwork Percent for Art Project commission. The commission amount is $380,500. UC employees and their spouses are not eligible to apply. Students enrolled in any degree-granting program are not eligible to apply.

Artists should submit up to 10 digital images of past work, along with a current resume and artist statement. This is a Request for Qualifications; proposals will not be considered at the initial submission stage. The Advisory Selection Committee will review submitted materials and develop a list of semi-finalist artists who will be invited to visit the campus, meet with the committee (comprised of UC faculty and staff), and visit the artwork site location to create a site-specific artwork proposal. Each semi-finalist will be offered a proposal fee in addition to an honorarium for their site visit. Artist proposals will be judged competitively by the Committee. Submitted proposals become the property of the University of Cincinnati.

The primary location for the commissioned work is the exterior courtyard space of the new Chemistry Building. There is no desired theme for the commissioned work, but technological or lighted work is not desired. Artwork must be durable, suitably maintenance-free, and able to withstand outdoor environments. Entry opens February 13, 2026, with a deadline of April 10, 2026. For questions, contact Kathy Signorino, Artist Programs and Percent for Art Director, at 614-728-6140 or [email protected].