Public sculpture/installation for the Creative Place Artwalk, Glacier Creek - Nebraska Arts Council

Public sculpture/installation for the Creative Place Artwalk, Glacier Creek Share Type Request for Proposals (RFP) Location Eastern Nebraska Discipline Visual Arts Expires November 6, 2026 Project Website More Details Call for Professional Artists Who should apply: The exhibition is open to all artists, preferably professional sculptors, who are at least 18 years of age and reside in Omaha, NE or Council Bluffs, IA. Subject Matter: The proposed artwork should not include depictions of the human form. The imagery may reference any aspect of the prairie environment and/or evoke a connection to the outdoors. Material requirements: This call is open to a range of materials appropriate for the outdoor environment. Artwork should be able to tolerate temperatures from -20 degrees to 110 degrees and withstand a full range of weather. Proposed artwork should not be over 10 feet tall. Examples include, but are not limited to: Metal, Ceramic, or Stone Sculptures: 3D works that are secured to the ground. Small concrete pads may be installed with approval from the Glacier Creek staff. Glass, Stone, or Ceramic Mosaics: installed on ground pathways or seating. Textiles and Fiber Art: Heavy-duty, weather-resistant installations designed for outdoor display. Honorarium: $5,000 Proposal Submissions: Contact Information: name, email, phone, website CV or Resume (limit 2 pages) Artist Statement (limit 250 words) Proposal (limit 300 words) 10 images of previous work including title, year, size, and medium. Contact information for two professional references including name, email, phone, and your relationship to each. General Information: Selected Artist is responsible for transportation of their artwork to Glacier Creek Preserve. Artists will work alongside staff to select location and placement of artwork and must be present during installation. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated on the following: Artistic excellence and originality Responsiveness to the Preserve Experience completing public art projects Durability and general maintenance requirements Feasibility within the projected timeline Artwork must be capable of meeting safety requirements for a public outdoor space Proposal Deadline: November 6, 2026 Notification: November 20, 2026 Installation: June 2027 To Apply: Submit proposal as a singular PDF to [email protected] by November 6th Contact: Amy Morris, [email protected] Download PDF Contact Information Name Amy Morris Organization University of Nebraska Omaha Email [email protected]