Call for Artists: Midland Library | Exterior Canopy Artwork Design
Approved by Multnomah County voters in 2020, the Library Capital Bond Project will include expansions and renovations to seven branch libraries; building an East County flagship library; adding gigabit speed internet to all libraries; and creating a materials handling and distribution center, also known as the Library Operations Center. The renovation and expansion of Midland Library is part of the Chapter One Projects phase of the bond project. The exterior canopy artwork at the library is one of three public art elements intended for the new site.
In partnership with Multnomah County Library (MCL), the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites artists/artist teams living in Oregon and Washington to submit qualifications for a site-specific exterior artwork at the soon-to-be renovated library.
One artist/artist team will be selected to create a design for a 2-dimensional exterior artwork that will be installed on the underside of the canopy along the south side of the building, visible to vehicular traffic on SE 122nd Ave as well as pedestrians entering the library from the street and parking lot. The budget available for the commission comes from Multnomah County’s Percent for Art Program and is $40,000.
Submissions are due by Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 5 pm PDT.
Further information about the project can be downloaded here.
Important Dates
August 5, 2022 – RFQ launch
August 17, 2022 at 12:30pm – Instagram Live Info Session. Follow @regionalarts on Instagram to stay informed.
August 24, 2022 at 5:00pm – Zoom Info Session. RSVP here.
August 31, 2022 – Applications due
(Early/mid) September 2022 – Panel review and artist selection including interviews
(Late) September 2022-January 2023 – Community Engagement and Participatory Design
February 2023 – Design submitted to contractor for procurement
March-October 2023 – Intermittent construction administration, installation will happen towards the end of this period