Hanover Garage Public Art Commission

The City of Portsmouth is seeking an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install an original public artwork for the Hanover Street Garage, with a maximum project budget of $60,000.

City of Portsmouth > Public Art Review Committee


General
Open (open)
02-27-RFP
Oct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 26, 2026 02:00 PM
$60,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Description

The City of Portsmouth Public Art Review Committee is seeking an experienced artist or artist team to create an original public artwork for the recently rehabilitated Hanover Street Garage. Proposals may use any artistic medium, with particular interest in interior or exterior murals, sculptures, projection or lighting effects, and work that improves the public image of the downtown parking structure while responding to community interests. The selected artist will be responsible for design, fabrication, transportation, documentation, subcontracting if needed, and installation, including installation insurance. The maximum project budget is $60,000 and must cover all project expenses. The proposal must include artist resumes or CVs, a written concept statement of no more than three pages, a preliminary rendering or representation, an itemized budget, an approximate project timeline, up to five images of recent relevant work, and a list of completed projects with references. The City will provide installation oversight and consultation, while the artist will perform the installation. Finalists may participate in virtual interviews and may be asked to refine or present their proposals.

Classification Codes
NAICS711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
PSCY1PBCONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
public art commissionsmural designartwork installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Aug 26, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Sep 14, 2026-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Sep 30, 2026-Question Submission Deadline
Oct 2, 2026-Question Response Deadline
Oct 9, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 19, 2026-Finalist Interviews (optional)
Virtual interviews via Zoom; scheduled during the week of October 19, 2026.
Nov 2, 2026-Approximate Finalist Notifications
Requirements
Required
  • Installation insurance
Scored
Yes
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