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SUMMARY:Request for Qualifications: Friends of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Public Art Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Calling all sculptors! The Friends of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, in coordination with the San Antonio River Foundation, are commissioning a permanent public artwork to welcome visitors and honor the refuge’s stunning wildlife—including the endangered whooping crane. ?️✨ \nWe’re seeking experienced artists or artist teams with a strong background in 3D public art. The sculpture will serve as a landmark and educational experience at the Aransas National Wildlife Visitor Center. \n?️ Deadline: Thursday, September 11 at 5PM\n ? Location: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge\nMore information about the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge can be found at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/aransas.\nApplications will be accepted July 25 – 5:00PM, Thursday, September 11, 2025.\nTo view the complete RFQ at PublicArtist.org, CLICK HERE ( https://www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=7128&CFID=15554625&CFTOKEN=bf60716ae9b512-9C10F141-C477-C72A-94A27F201DF0286D ). For a PDF version of the RFQ, CLICK HERE ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lfUKvOuJL0bVYpTm14CYdKyL6h-E7mq1/view?usp=drive_link ). \n*The opportunity is open to all art and design professionals, ages 18 and over, and residing in the United States, regardless of residence, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability.\nTIMELINE (dates may be adjusted at any time)\n2025\nJuly 25 Release Request for Qualifications\nAugust 4 Deadline for submitting questions\nSeptember 11 Applications due\nSeptember 15 – 25 Applications reviewed, and finalists notified\nOctober 30 Proposals due\nWeek of November 10 Finalist proposal presentation, interview\nNovember – December Contract negotiation and execution\n2026\nFebruary 6 Final design due\n4 Months (est) Artwork fabrication\nTBD Artwork installation\nTBD Dedication of artwork\n
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