Request for Qualifications | City of Chandler

Overview

The City of Chandler seeks eight Arizona-based artists or artist teams to create digital artwork for metal traffic control boxes installed across the city. Artists will collaborate with ASU students from the Chandler Creative Arts Fellowship Program, who will conduct community research to inform the final designs. While digital illustrations are primary, work by photographers, painters, drawers, printmakers, and other 2D artists will be considered.

The Opportunity

Selected artists will work with ASU Fellows who collect data on Chandler communities through cultural immersion and institution visits. Artists will meet with students in-person multiple times for brainstorming and design finalization, with support from ASU staff. Preference given to artists who have not previously completed a traffic control box for the City. Artwork will be printed and installed on vinyl adhesive wraps; the average lifespan of boxes is anticipated to be 5 years.

Compensation

Selected artists will receive a $1,600 stipend per box to cover all design costs. Production and installation costs will be covered by the City.

Eligibility

Arizona-based artists or artist teams. No previous public art experience is required.

Submission Requirements

• Up to 5 digital images of completed projects (1500–2000 pixels in longest direction)
• Resume or CV not exceeding 2 pages per artist/team member, or list of artistic accomplishments if resume unavailable
• Optional introduction not to exceed 500 words on previous projects and inspirations
• Image list including artwork title, year completed, size, materials, and budget (if applicable)
• All submissions must be complete; incomplete submissions will be rejected

Timeline

• August 31, 2026 – Submission deadline (11:59 PM MST via webform)
• Late September – Selected artists notified
• Early October – Contract finalized; meet with ASU students
• October–December – Fellows conduct research
• December – Research due to artists
• Early February – First draft designs due
• Late February – Final designs due
• Mid-March – Installation
• April – Wrap-up celebration

Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by the City of Chandler Arts Commission. Eight artists/artist teams will be selected for the project.

Contact & Support

• Hanley Ange, Visual Arts Specialist: 480-782-2697 or [email protected]
• Submit via webform: https://forms.gle/JEPPcBSF4LMgNvme8