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Ohio artists are invited to submit digital images of past work, an artist statement, and CV/resume for a commission to create a site-specific artwork for the University of Akron Polsky Building.
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Get matched →The University of Akron (UA) is inviting Ohio artists to submit qualifications for the Polsky Building Percent for Art Project commission. From the submissions, semi-finalists will be selected to visit the campus, meet with the committee, and visit the artwork site locations to create a site-specific artwork proposal.
The renovated Polsky Building will house a bookstore and a cafe with outdoor seating, along with more community amenities, retail, and meeting spaces. This project aims to transform the building into a community amenity that welcomes residents and visitors downtown, connecting Akron’s needs with the university’s goals for downtown investment.
The primary objective is to create an artwork for the 23' long wall outside the Administration Offices in the University of Akron's Polsky Building. The site will be highly visible by students, faculty, and staff that enter the 3rd Floor of Polsky Building.
Artwork considered for the UA Polsky Building project must be durable, suitably maintenance-free, and able to withstand high-traffic environments.
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Interested artists should complete the online form and upload up to nine (9) digital images of past work. Artists should also include a combined artist statement and CV/resume (max 4 pages) as one PDF attachment. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); proposals will not be considered at this stage. The Advisory Selection Committee will review submitted materials and develop a list of semi-finalist artists who will be invited for a site visit and then asked to create a site-specific proposal. Submitted proposals become the property of the University of Akron.
To apply, log into the system or create a login at ohiopercentforart-uapolskybldgrfq.artcall.org. Update your user profile, then click the orange “Add New Application+” button. You do not have to create a portfolio. Select the category that matches.