RFQ | O'Hare Airport Public Art Opportunities: Concourse D

Overview

The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) invite professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for integrated public art opportunities in seven locations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport's New Concourse D, currently under construction. This is a request for qualifications (RFQ); following RFQ review, selected finalists will be invited to submit a request for proposals (RFP).

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Central Time
• Artist Information Webinar: September 2, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time

Eligibility

• Open to professional artists (individual artists and artist teams)
• National eligibility

Commission Budget

• Seven art opportunities available
• Budget per site: $300,000 - $500,000
• Total program budget: $2,500,000
• Each budget is inclusive of all costs: design development, engineering, fabrication, site preparation, delivery, installation, insurances, and related expenses

Application Requirements

• Submission limit: 1 application per artist/team
• Images: 6-10 required
• Video: up to 1 optional
• Audio: not accepted

Program Goals

• Deliver a high-quality, world-class art program for Chicago airports
• Create a mix of cultural offerings including exhibitions, public art and site-specific performances
• Improve customer experience through entertainment, beautification, visual and placemaking opportunities
• Promote Chicago as a destination for art and culture

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Complete RFQ with images available as downloadable PDF on DCASE website