Request for Qualifications: Art at the Intersection in Downtown Washington, D.C.

Description

The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (“BID”) is well-regarded for its impeccable streets, vivid landscaping, engaging activations, and world-class public art. The BID is seeking qualifications from an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, install, and de-install a two-year temporary public art installation at the prominent intersection of Connecticut Avenue and K Streets, NW. The artwork will be installed in the summer of 2026. This high-profile urban location, two blocks from The White House has high visibility from both pedestrians and drivers. This location offers a prime opportunity for impactful and iconic public art that will be seen by many people including national political leaders. This location has previously hosted rotating public art projects that frame the lush landscaping in the Connecticut Avenue median.

The selected artist should bring a new creative vision to this location while contributing to the neighborhood’s ongoing reputation as a landmark for public art. To ensure visibility from multiple vantage points, the artwork must include elements of height and scale, enhancing the experience during the day and at night for all passersby.

Budgets of up to $115,000 will be considered for the project. The final project budget must include an artist contingency of 20% and an artist fee of 15%.