Request for Qualifications: Founders Park Mosaic Project in Johnson City, TN

Description

The Johnson City Public Art Committee invites professional artists and art teams nationwide to submit qualifications for the commission of an in-ground mosaic to be installed at the eastern entrance to Founders Park in Downtown Johnson City, Tennessee.

The design should reflect the ecological and social benefits generated by the formation of Founders Park, focusing on the themes of ecological restoration, downtown revitalization, and the interconnection of human and environmental health.

View the complete project description in the RFQ document at the link provided.

Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists over the age of 18 with previous mosaic installation experience. Applicants must reside within the United States.

BUDGET: Up to three finalists will be selected to develop design concepts for this project. Finalists will be paid a $500 honorarium for their designs. The selected artist(s) will be paid $16,000 for the commissioned work. The selected artist(s) will be responsible for own travel costs, materials, housing, and personal liability insurance when installing the mosaic.

INSTALLATION: Spring 2027

LEARN MORE & SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS: Visit https://jcpublicart.com/founders-park-mosaic-project/

This project is partially funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission.