University of Washington (UW) Seattle seeks an artist or artist team to create public art for Anderson Hall or its environs. The Art Committee is interested in artwork that evokes or reflects on the innovative and varied coursework that takes place within Anderson. Information about the research, teaching, and engagement of the school is available at – Students. Other sources of inspiration may include the history and architecture of the building and surrounding architecture, or the traditions of the region’s indigenous populations. Artwork may be sited within or outside the building, or both, and the selected artist will have the opportunity to work with the Anderson design team during the proposal stage.

📆Deadline to apply: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 4:00 PM PST

🌎Seattle, WA

Budget: $315,000 (inclusive of design and fabrication)

The selected artist will receive a $30,000 design contract that includes travel and stamped, structural engineering. Upon design approval by the UW Art Selection Committee, they will receive a commission contract of $285,000, inclusive of all costs related to fabrication and installation, including sales tax and contingency.

Eligibility

You must be an artist or artist team located in the United States or British Columbia. Neither ArtsWA nor UW discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, or gender identity. UW staff and artists with current ArtsWA public art contracts are ineligible. Artists new to public art are welcome to apply.