We are looking to involve artists in telling these stories by:
- Purchasing existing, original artwork for installation
- Purchasing licenses for high-quality images of existing artwork (physical or digital), to be reproduced at varying scales or incorporated into larger compositions
- Commissioning new artwork, to be created on a moderate scale and licensed for exact reproduction at large scale
- Commissioning new, original artwork intended to be framed and installed. These opportunities are best suited for artists with 2D and graphic experience and skills.
Approaches that include original, mixed media artworks with limited (less than 3-inch depth) 3D elements may be acceptable for some locations. Other locations may be able to accommodate elements up to 5-inch depth.
The artworks should be contemporary in feeling and narrative in nature. Interpretations of players, coaches and other key figures may be appropriate for some stories and locations.
For a full list of topics and scenes that will be depicted in this project, please visit this page.
The deadline to apply with proposed purchases or licenses of existing works is Oct. 10, 2021, 11:59 p.m., ET. The deadline to apply for proposed commissioned work is Oct. 31, 2021, 11:59 p.m., ET.
- If you want to be considered for both purchases and commissions on the same application using the same images, please apply by the EARLIER deadline for maximum consideration
- You may also choose to apply TWICE—one application with your suggestions for purchased or licensed artworks, and one application later with different images for consideration as a commissioned artist
Existing works will require delivery well before the end of 2021, and artworks should only be proposed for purchase if they’re immediately available and ready for delivery. Commissioned works must be completed and installed within six months of signing the agreement.
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Request For Qualifications Document