uno durham science center

RFQ Submission Deadline is October 6, 2022 * Total artwork budget is $134,485 * The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) campus is located in the heart of Omaha which is a major metropolitan city within the Midwest * The Durham Science Center (DSC) is the academic home for the physical and mathematical sciences departments in the College of Arts and Sciences * These include Chemistry, Geography and Geology, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics * The Committee is primarily comprised of faculty from the different disciplines within the Durham Science Center * The overarching goal is to create an inviting space with a sense of the key disciplines studied within the building * The committee would like to see artwork with an interactive quality, whether it is something students can take photos with, physically or mentally engage with, or which transforms the space in such a way that interacting with the art is inherent * There are a few different options that artists can consider when applying for this project, please write in the artist’s statement which site is preferred * Only one artist will be selected for the full budget listed * Artists can choose the two entrance study areas, the South Entrance building façade, and/or a sculptural installation on the second floor mezzanine * Artists can propose artwork for all three options or one, and will not necessarily gain preference for proposing multiple sites * If multiple sites are selected, there should be a common thread that carries through all the sites * Artists must consider longevity of materials and maintenance methodology, especially for an exterior piece or for any work that is physically interactive