NOW OPEN: RFQ FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
Deadline: Sept. 1, 2024
On July 1, the Pearl Innovation District, in collaboration with Charlotte Is Creative, opened a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting local and regional visual artists to submit proposals for three original works of art.
These works will be installed in The Assembly within the new Pearl Research Building 1, currently under construction in Charlotte’s historic Brooklyn Community in Uptown. This is a significant chance to have work featured in a major addition to the Queen City’s innovation ecosystem.
The Pearl’s development team has a history of engaging local artists to create impactful works that enhance their buildings and reflect the surrounding community’s culture. More information here: https://charlotteiscreative.submittable.com/submit/298871/the-pearl-art-call/eligibility
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
Three distinct opportunities are open, and while artists can apply for all, they can only be selected for one. Here are the details:
Location 1 – Lobby
- 2 Interrelated Murals (550 Sq. Ft. and 250 Sq. Ft. – TOTAL: 800 Sq. Ft.)
- Budget: $32,000
Location 2 – Elevator Lobby
- Wall-Based 3-D Installation (100 Sq. Ft.)
- Budget: $4,000-$7,500
Location 3 – Knuckle
- Mural (250 Sq. Ft.)
- Budget: $10,000
IMPORTANT DATES AND DETAILS
- Applications open from July 1 to September 1
- Two-phase process: RFQ followed by RFP for selected artists
- Artists invited to the RFP process will be paid for their time
- Virtual information session at noon on July 31, 2024
- All selected projects must be complete by the end of April 2025
PLEASE BE AWARE: It is important to note that no new or speculative artwork should be created for the RFQ submissions. Artists are asked to submit examples of past work they feel is relevant to these projects and representative of the style they would bring to it. Those artists selected to create a speculative design for the Request For Proposals (RFP) stage will receive a stipend for their work.
NEXT STEPS
For more information, renderings and measurements of the art locations, a project timeline, and more, visit the first link in our bio under the “Hot News/Opportunities” section.
This is an opportunity to contribute to Charlotte’s innovative landscape. Apply now and be part of this transformative project here.
