Public Art Statue Commission for Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University System is seeking qualifications from professional visual artists to create a site-specific exterior bronze sculpture for the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering.

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General
Open (posted)
TTUS-COE-PUBLIC-ART
Jul 10, 2026 04:00 PM
Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM
$350,000.00
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

The Texas Tech University System is soliciting qualifications from professional visual artists to commission a site-specific exterior bronze sculpture. The sculpture will be placed in a highly visible location near the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock, Texas. The project aims to enhance the campus environment and celebrate the legacy of Edward E. Whitacre Jr., a significant figure in American business and industry. The selected artist will be responsible for the full scope of the project, including design, fabrication, transportation, and installation, within a budget of $350,000. The sculpture should be durable, low-maintenance, and designed to withstand West Texas weather conditions. Ideally, it will be a seated, life-size, honorary bronze statue of Mr. Edward E. Whitacre Jr., accompanied by a seating area or bench to encourage interaction and reflection. Artists are encouraged to consider the institution's mission and Mr. Whitacre's impact on the College of Engineering. Concepts that are polemic or political should be avoided.

Classification Codes
NAICS459920Art Dealers
PSCY191Construction of Museums and Exhibition Buildings
Smart Codes
public art commissionsculpture fabricationexterior bronze sculpture
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