State of Illinois
11/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/22/2024 09:15
2024.11.22 An Opportunity for Illinois Artists
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 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Illinois artists to create permanent original public art for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice , Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln, Illinois.
This public art commission is open to all professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams that live and work in the State of Illinois. The committee is seeking one artist/team to create two murals. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025, 3:00pm. Please help the IAC spread the word about this commission to Illinois artists.
The Monarch Youth Center (MYC) is a new multipurpose facility with onsite housing. Its goal is to provide a safe and contained environment for youth to grow and become prepared for a beautiful future.
About the Illinois Art-In-Architecture Program
The Illinois Art-in-Architecture Program promotes and preserves Illinois art and enriches communities by commissioning original artwork for public buildings constructed with state funds.
The enabling legislation for the program requires that the Capital Development Board "shall set aside 1/2 of 1 percent of the amount authorized and appropriated for construction or reconstruction of each public building financed in whole or in part by state funds and generally accessible to and used by the public for the purchase and placement of suitable works of art in such public buildings." A committee including art professionals and the project architect oversees each project and selects the artwork.
Since its inception in 1977, the Art-in-Architecture Program has purchased or commissioned works of art by Illinois artists for public display throughout Illinois.
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 proposal. After the proposal
presentations, the Committee will select a winning artist/team for the
commission.
Correspondence will be sent to the semi-finalists and to the winning artist/team
detailing the proposal process and contracts.
Project Budget is $22,000
Link to the RFQ Document:
Application materials must be delivered by email to: [email protected]
The Art-in-Architecture Procedure Manual, commission opportunities, and other information are posted at:
https://cdb.illinois.gov/professionalgrowth/art/commissionopportunities.html