State of Illinois
11/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2024 11:43
2024 11 07 An Opportunity for Illinois Artists
The Illinois Arts Council has partnered with the Capital Development Board's Art-in-Architecture Program (CDB/AIA) to promote an opportunity for Illinois Artists. CDB/AIA is now accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Illinois artists for artwork purchases for Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield Illinois. Please help the IAC spread the word about this commission to Illinois artists.
This public art commission is open to all professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams that live and work in the State of Illinois. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 20, 2024.
The Student Services and Support Services areas within Menard Hall were renovated. Three locations have available wall space for two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork suitable for hanging. The College has no preference for media, theme, or style.
About the Illinois Art-In Architecture Program
The Illinois Art-in-Architecture Program promotes and preserves Illinois art and enriches communities by commissioning original artwork for public buildings constructed with State funds.
The enabling legislation for the Program requires that the Capital Development Board "shall set aside 1/2 of 1 percent of the amount authorized and appropriated for construction or reconstruction of each public building financed in whole or in part by State funds and generally accessible to and used by the public for purchase and placement of suitable works of art in such public buildings." A committee including art professionals and the project architect and oversees each project and selects the artwork.
Since its inception in 1977, the Art-in-Architecture Program has purchased or commissioned works of art by Illinois artists for public display throughout Illinois.
Selection Process
The Fine Arts Review Committee will meet, review all qualified applicants' portfolios, and select artwork to purchase. All artwork submitted must be original and available for purchase. Correspondence will be sent to the selected artists detailing the acquisition process.
Project Budget is $18,500
Application materials must be delivered by email to [email protected]
The Art-in-Architecture Procedure Manual, commission opportunities, and other information is posted at
https://cdb.illinois.gov/professionalgrowth/art/commissionopportunities.html