University of Utah John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering Building - Public Art Commission

The University of Utah, in partnership with the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Public Art Program, requests qualifications from professional artists and artist teams interested in creating site-specific artwork for the upcoming John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering Building.

The 253,000-square-foot, five-story building will be constructed to the east of the John and Marva Warnock Engineering Building and will house the Kahlert School of Computing, along with expanded offerings in data analytics, cybersecurity, and AI. The building features a 5-story atrium with a large skylight that visually and functionally connects all floors. The Selection Committee has identified the atrium and surrounding public spaces as the primary opportunity for public artwork, though artists may suggest other building locations. Artwork should reflect the innovation and discovery encouraged by the University's computing and engineering programs and be designed with a priority toward durability and low-maintenance.

A budget of $250,000 is available for all related expenses including artist fees, fabrication, structure, insurance, shipping, travel, lighting, installation, and documentation. This project is open to professional artists and artist teams with a proven history of significant public art installations. Artists who belong to a historically underrepresented population are strongly encouraged to apply, and Utah artists will be given additional weight in the selection process. Applicants must have a U.S. Tax ID Number and submit up to 10 images and/or up to 2 video files of previous work, a CV or resume, and a Statement of Interest. Complete application packages must be received by October 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Semi-finalists will be selected to present full proposals in February 2025 and will receive an honorarium to help defray proposal development costs.