Request for Proposals for Book Return Public Art Project

Lake Agassiz Regional Library is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to create an artistic design for metal book return boxes at the following locations: Mahnomen Public Library, Crookston Public Library, Fertile Public Library, Halstad Library LINK Site. 

The artwork will celebrate the libraries through one or more region-specific, artistic, cultural, and/or historical attribute(s). Once completed, the book returns will be viewable in a high-traffic location outside the libraries for all to enjoy. The designs will be printed on vinyl wraps.

Eligibility:
The RFP is open to all artists 18 years or older living in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk and Wilkin counties working in any medium suitable for a vinyl wrap.

Project Budget:
Total amount paid to artist will be $750 inclusive of all artist fees, research, design and materials used by the artist. Amount does not include the cost of the vinyl wrap.  

Deadline for Applications:
Monday, August 5, 2024

This project is funded in part with funds from Minnesota’s Art & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund.