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National Request for Qualifications: Public Artworks at the Maryland School for the Deaf

The Artwork Commissions program of the Maryland State Arts Council is pleased to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for two public artworks! Both commissions are for the campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) in Frederick, Maryland, an arts-vibrant city 50 miles northwest of Washington, DC.

Artists or teams of artists with personal experience living in Deaf culture and familiarity with DeafSpace principles are encouraged to respond by the deadline of Oct. 25. Artwork should inspire MSD students to pursue their creativity, achieve their desired post-secondary goals, and evoke feelings of joy, pride, hope, and fun. Click here to learn more and submit, and see below for further details on the commissions and an upcoming informational session.

Budget: 

• Commission A: $65,000, MSD Veditz Building
• Commission B: $180,000, MSD residence halls
• Semifinalist travel stipend: $2,500 

Please note that the RFQ is a call for background information. Artwork proposals will only be accepted from selected artists after the RFQ period has concluded.

Deadline: Friday, Oct. 25, at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply: Maryland School for the Deaf RFQ webinar

Monday, Oct. 7, 1 - 2 p.m.

At this informational session, representatives from the Maryland School for the Deaf and the Maryland State Arts Council will provide an overview of the project and offer detailed information on how artists can be considered. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided.

Questions?

Contact Public Art Project Manager Nora Howell at nora.howell@maryland.gov or (410) 938-1695 for assistance.

The Maryland State Arts Council is committed to making sure all Marylanders can access its programs and services. For application assistance, please contact the appropriate Program Director. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the MSAC Office Secretary at msac.commerce@maryland.gov.

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