The Illinois Arts Council has partnered with the Capital Development Board’s Art-in-Architecture Program in promoting an opportunity for Illinois artists. The Art-in-Architecture Program of the Capital Development Board is pleased to announce a Request for Qualifications to Illinois professional artists for the purchase of permanent original art.

William Rainey Harper College Canning Center in Palatine, Illinois is seeking to purchase original public art for the Canning Center which will house the Student Center, Hospitality Facilities, and the University Center departments and programs. The Center’s design shall address the diverse culture of the student community and provide connecting links to adjacent buildings.

The Committee is seeking an exterior artwork that is designed to actively engage participants and encourage them to explore, connect, and contribute to an evolving narrative of unity in our society. Although the committee has no preferred medium, format, or theme, the piece should broadly consider the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Please read the RFQ carefully to learn how to apply. 

Budget Details

The budget for the project is $220,000.

This budget covers all expenses associated with, but not limited to the project design, labor, fabrication, project management, materials, tools, contracted services, operations and meetings, and travel required to complete the artwork plus installation, related permits, licenses, taxes and insurance, and transportation and delivery of the work to the site, as well as documentation of the completed project. Any expense that exceeds the contracted amount will be the artist’s responsibility.

The artist is responsible for working with the Capital Development Board Art-in-Architecture Program, the using agency, and other relevant partners to oversee all aspects of the art installation.

Deadline is June 28, 2024, 3:00 pm

Learn More:

https://cdb.illinois.gov/professionalgrowth/art/commissionopportunities.html

Link to the RFQ document: https://cdb.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/cdb/professionalgrowth/art/documents/rfq/harper-college-canning-rfq.pdf

Questions

Please email CDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov with any questions.