PIERRE The South Dakota Arts Council is seeking submissions for the Art for State Buildings Program. South Dakota artists have until March 23 to submit purchase proposals for consideration.
The Art for State Buildings program was created for the purpose of creating a permanent collection for the state of South Dakota and exhibiting the work of talented South Dakota artists in areas of state government buildings with public access. Work purchased will be installed in public access areas of the Capitol and other state buildings in Pierre.
South Dakota artists whose body of work has contributed to the states cultural heritage and development are encouraged to submit their work. Artists may propose up to two original artworks for purchase.
Proposals will be reviewed by an advisory committee to the South Dakota Arts Council. Selection will be based on:
- Quality of the proposed work and relevance to the artists career
- The artworks relevance to South Dakotas environment, history, heritage, or culture
- The applicants professional arts experience
- Physical attributes of the artwork regarding durability and safety in a public setting
Submissions must be received through the online form. The complete request for proposal and submission instructions can be found here. For assistance, call 605-773-3102 or email [email protected].
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