The Illinois Arts Council has partnered with the Capital Development Board’s Art-in-Architecture Program (CDB/AIA) to promote an opportunity for Illinois artists. CDB/AIA is now accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from Illinois artists to create permanent original public art for the Illinois Central College Library and Administration Building in East Peoria, Illinois.
These public art commissions and potential purchases are open to all professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams that live and work in the state of Illinois. The Committee is seeking a 7’x7’ wall installation located in the entrance lobby above the self-serve student kiosk stations. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 12 at 3:00 pm.
Illinois Central College is a community college with its main campus in East Peoria, Illinois. Established in 1967, the campus comprises 30 buildings. The Library/Administration Building is a 6-story building constructed in 1974. The main purpose of this renovation and addition project at the Library/Administration Building is to create an inviting front entrance to welcome students and visitors to the campus. Reorganizing department functions also allows for better visibility and access to needed services.
Selection Process
The Fine Arts Review Committee will review the portfolios of eligible applicants. At least three artists/teams will be selected as semi-finalists and paid a fee of $500 each to develop and present a site-specific design proposal. After the presentations, the Committee will select a winning artist/teams for the commission. Correspondence will be sent to the semi-finalists and to the winning artist/team detailing the proposal process and contracts.
The project budget is $23,000
Link to the RFQ Document:
Application materials must be delivered by email to: CDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov
The Art-in-Architecture Procedure Manual, commission opportunities, and other information are posted at:
https://cdb.illinois.gov/professionalgrowth/art/commissionopportunities.html