Due Fri Nov 15: RFQ for Cal Johnson Recreation Center
City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee | Request for Qualifications, due November 15
The City of Knoxville’s Public Arts Committee invites artists (and artist teams) to submit qualifications for a permanent work of art to be located in Cal Johnson Recreation Center, 507 South Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915 in downtown Knoxville. The Committee seeks artists to create a significant, site-specific work of art for this important location in downtown Knoxville. Works that have previously been created for other spaces are discouraged. Works that have been previously exhibited in other locales are disqualified.
Up to five (5) artists will be selected as finalists to prepare and present a proposal design to be considered for the site. The budget for this project is $25,000. While all artists are welcome to respond, local artists are especially encouraged.
Click here to view the full RFQ, which includes project details, requirements for submission, application form, and more.
The deadline for RFQ materials to be received is Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM (EST). The goal date for installation is Spring of 2025.
A Technical Assistance Zoom workshop will occur on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM (EST). For questions or more information, please contact Liza Zenni at (865) 523-7543 or LZ@knoxalliance.com.
About the Public Arts Committee
The City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee was created in September 2008. The committee was created due to the results of the Public Arts Task Force and their recommendations to the Mayor. The purpose of the committee is “to enhance the reputation of the community, contribute to the civic environment, and enrich the lives of citizens and visitors through the involvement of professional artists to integrate public artwork throughout the City.” The Committee shall be broadly representative of Knoxville citizens and community leaders with an interest in the arts, such as: artists, arts organization representatives, arts educators and design professionals (registered architects, interior designers, and professional engineers).