Apply for Bicentennial Gateway Project Public Art RFQ program
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How to apply
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Eligibility
Open to all professional artists/artist teams aged 18 and older residing in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully authorized to reside/work in the United States.
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Past Work
In this section you will provide 2-4 previously completed, relevant public artworks or large-scale projects. A minimum of 2 project examples is required; applicants are encouraged to provide 4 projects.
For each project, include: 2-3 high-resolution images, the project title, medium and materials, dimensions, client, location, project schedule and completion date, budget, and overall concept. Please also describe your role in the development and execution of the project, including any collaboration with project stakeholders and any community engagement or public participation components.
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Letter of Interest
Please provide a letter outlining your interest in this specific commission, your artistic approach, and how your past experience equips you for this project (1-2 pages max).
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Resume/CV
Please provide a resume detailing professional credentials, public commissions, and exhibition history (max 2–4 pages per artist/team member).
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Professional References
Please provide contact details (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone) for three (3) professional references who can speak to your experience with project management, deadlines, and technical collaboration.
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