RFP Rosewood Walkway Art Installation

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in partnership with the Marquette Public Art Commission (MPAC), is seeking a qualified artist or artist team to design, create, and install a temporary sculptural installation within the Rosewood Walkway, Downtown Marquette, Marquette, MI as part of City of Marquette Art Week 2024.

The Rosewood Walkway has been host to many installations during past City of Marquette Art Week. The DDA’s budget for artist labor and supplies needed for the Rosewood Walkway Installation is $3,000. Submissions are due by March 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

ARTWORK & DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

• The artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
• It must incorporate the 2024 Artweek theme: Grow
• It must fit within the dedicated location of the Rosewood Walkway (public access to Lakeshore Blvd from 200 block of S Front St)
• The artwork cannot be hung on trees or from buildings located in the Rosewood Walkway
• Artwork cannot utilize sound-based components or make noise
• All materials used must be suitable for outdoor settings and will be coordinated with Marquette Downtown Development Authority staff.
• Proposals must be submitted digitally as a print-quality PDF file

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

The following timetable is tentative and subject to change:

March 31, 2024 Design Submissions Due, MPAC and MDDA begin reviewing submissions
April 12, 2024 MDDA awards Professional Service Agreement to selected Vendor
June 21, 2024 Work Completion Date
July 17 or July 31, 2024 Installation End

FULL GUIDELINES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DM_QJk6kJaw-chEOIVBeFE59lrP119rL/view?usp=sharing