The City of Worcester, MA invites artists/designers to submit proposals for two public art opportunities in Worcester calling for painters and 2D artists as well as makers of benches and bike racks. Note that these opportunities are Requests for Proposals due to Massachusetts requisition regulations. 

Two Worchester, MA Public Art RFPs

Download the two City of Worcester RFPs – scroll to the bottom

Additional information at www.urbancultureinstitute.org/worcester

RFP deadline: Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m.

The City of Worcester is accepting proposals from artists and designers for the creation of benches and bicycle racks for the Main Street Reimagined project and the creation of art panels for the first phase of the Worcester Wayfinding project. The themes of creativity, innovation and revolution will be the focal point of artistic storytelling along Main Street. #MakeArtEverywhere #art #storytelling #creativity

Eligibility
This RFP is open to all artists, artist teams, and design professionals with experience in public art and site responsive design. Professionals residing in or with studio space in the city of Worcester and the New England region are encouraged to apply. 

Main Street Reimagined proposals for creative placemaking streetscape elements.
Budgets:

• Benches – up to 12 (5,000 to $15,000 budgets)
• Bicycle racks – up to 12 ($1,500 - $15,000 budgets)

District Wayfinding Art Panels
The City of Worcester is seeking proposals from interested and qualified artists/designers for the design and fabrication of artwork for District Identifier signs scheduled to be installed in certain locations throughout the city of Worcester. Fourteen (14) signs, each featuring three to four artwork panels measuring 5’-3” H x 1’-7 ¾” W, will reflect Worcester’s history, culture, and community in creative and interesting ways through particular themes related to creativity, industry, and revolution. 

Budgets

• Up to $20,000 per three-sided sign (for a total of 3 artwork panels per sign)
• Up to $25,000 per four-sided sign (for a total of 4 artwork panels per sign)