The City of Bloomington’s Office of Creative Placemaking and Parks and Recreation Department invite MN-based public artists to submit qualifications for the design, fabrication, and installation of an interactive artistic sculpture which will be located at Bryant Park, serving as a striking focal point within the landscape. ELIGIBILITY: This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to experienced public artists and artist teams who have completed at least one commissioned outdoor public art sculpture with a budget of $20,000 or more in the past ten years. Applicants must be 18 years or older and residents of Minnesota, with priority consideration given to teams who include a Bloomington resident. FINAL PROJECT BUDGET: The total budget for this project is $150,000.00. This not-to-exceed total must cover all design modifications, fabrication, engineering, installation, foundation, site preparations, site visits, transportation of artwork, insurance, and other related expenses including expenses related to the design, fabrication, and installation of the sculpture. More information about the site and sculptural requirements will be made available to the finalists. RFQ DEADLINE: September 5, 2025, 10:59 PM CST. Learn more and read full details at the links below.
