Public Art Mural (RFQ)

The City of DeSoto Arts Commission in Texas is seeking to commission an artist or artist team to design and produce an original mural to be located in the Atrium of the Corner Theatre inside the DeSoto Town Center. The wall measures approximately 918 square feet, and the mural project aims to celebrate the community's unique character and enhance the visual appeal of the public space, aligning with the city's "So Much To Love" branding initiative. Responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are due no later than August 30, 2024 at 12pm local time. A pre-submittal conference and site visit will be held on August 16, 2024. The selected artist or team will be expected to work with city staff to develop and implement the mural project, including finalizing the design, selecting materials, attending community meetings, obtaining necessary permits, and providing maintenance instructions. The evaluation criteria for qualifications include the quality and aesthetics of the artist's past work, experience with similar public art projects, creativity and innovation of proposed concepts, ability to communicate ideas, and demonstrated experience working with communities. The city reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts for the project.

The RFQ is open to professional artists or teams residing in North Texas, and the selected artist or team will be required to obtain appropriate insurance coverage naming the City of DeSoto as an additional insured. The solicitation does not provide any details on set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure requirements. The budget or award value range for this project is also not specified.