1% for the Arts RFQ: University of Nebraska Medical Center | CORE Building

Type

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Locations

Eastern Nebraska, Central Nebraska, Western Nebraska

Discipline

Visual Arts

Expires

January 21, 2025

Project Website

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This UNMC CORE building (Campus Operations and Research Excellence) is located on the UNMC Saddlecreek Campus in Omaha, Nebraska, and is a hub for cutting edge medical technology and research. The Committee envisions artwork that is striking and bold, and exemplifies the cutting edge nature of the work being done on this campus.

A work that combines concepts about both art and science is preferred. The artwork should add to the inspirational goals of the CORE building, seeking to cultivate collaboration, innovation and discovery, and elevate the university’s role as a leader in innovation and research.

The artwork should also enhance UNMC’s reputation as a center of excellence and opportunity. The artwork can include light and technology, and should be durable and easy to clean. Additional details about potential artwork sites are on the following pages. Artists can use more than one site. Quality over quantity and the adherence to the budget, will be considered.

Selection Process

The CORE Building Selection Committee, in consultation with the NAC, has full oversight for the selection of an artist for this project. Professional public artists/teams within the U.S. are eligible. The Committee reviews RFQ submissions on SlideRoom. Finalists will receive a presentation honorarium ($1200) and a travel stipend ($700), if applicable. Finalist presentations should include concept, design, detailed budget for the available funds, installation method, projected maintenance.

Budget

A maximum of $133,002.00 is allocated for this project. All expenses for the selected design and commission are the responsibility of the artist/team, including but not limited to: travel/lodging, fabrication and supplies, installation expenses (as needed: engineering, rigging, equipment rental, etc).

Selection Criteria

Letter of Interest and clarity of conceptual approach. Evidence of ability to complete projects from prior artwork, and mastery of skills.

Timeline *subject to change.

RFQ Open: Nov 14, 2024
Submission Deadline: Jan 21, 2025
Finalists Notified: Feb 1, 2025
Proposal Presentations: March 1-3, 2025
Artwork Installed, by or before: April 2026

Application Requirements

Submit materials on SlideRoom: nebraska.slideroom.com

Visual Support Materials

Image descriptions: Label each uploaded image with title, medium,
year, project budget, and any relevant description.

Images: Ten (10) jpg images of completed relevant artworks.

Video: Optional video file may demonstrate moving parts, time-based
work, functionality, etc. (mov, wmv, of flv files, no larger than 60MB
each, nor longer than five minutes each.)

Required Materials

CV/Resume: Limit to three pages.

Three Professional References: Complete contact information for
references with a deep knowledge of artwork and work methods, and
for which project they worked with you.

Letter of Interest: Briefly describe how you intend to use the site;
describe your artistic style, background, and relevant past completed
projects, and how they relate to this project.
Use 500 words or less.

Application Fee: $10 via the secure payment system on SlideRoom.

Contact

Meagan Dion, Public Art and Artist Programs Specialist
Nebraska Arts Council, meagan.dion@nebraska.gov

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