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Huntington Theatre – East Wing Art Commission – Request for Qualifications

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Huntington Theatre – East Wing Art Commission – Request for Qualifications — Huntington Theatre Company
  • Who Can Apply: Mid-career or established visual artists (individuals or teams) with at least 15 years of professional practice, experience collaborating on fabrication budgets and installation, and demonstrated large-scale public-space work; Boston residency is not required.
  • The Focus: A large-scale commissioned visual artwork for a prominent wall in The Huntington's new East Wing on Huntington Avenue, Boston, opening Fall 2027.
  • Compensation: $25,000 commission covering artist fee and fabrication (installation handled by The Huntington and Flyleaf Creative); 6 semi-finalists receive $500 and 3 finalists $1,000 honoraria.
  • Key Requirements: RFQ only (no concept drawings): portfolio of 10–15 images with brief context, a 1-page résumé, an artist statement (1,000-word maximum) including a connection to Boston, and verification of 15+ years of experience; submit via PublicArtist.org or by mail.
DeadlineWednesday, October 7, 2026
Pay$25,000 commission covering artist fee and fabrication; installation is handled by The Huntington and Flyleaf Creative. Separate honoraria: $500 for each of 6 semi-finalists (concept sketch) and $1,000 for each of 3 finalists (full proposal).
Application fee$0
Program datesFabrication begins May 2027; installation August/September 2027; work to be completed by the Fall 2027 building opening.
LocationBoston, MA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
Disciplinespublic art, large-scale visual art
Application notesThis is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), not a request for designs or proposals. Apply free via PublicArtist.org (or by mail to The Huntington, Attn: Elixmarie Mercado, 560 Harrison Ave. Suite 504, Boston MA 02118). Teams must split the allotted work examples. Six semi-finalists are informed October 22 and concepts are due November 30 ($500 honorarium); three finalists are informed December 11 and full proposals (renderings, materials, fabrication strategy, budget) are due February 1 ($1,000 honorarium). The selected artist is announced by March 1; fabrication should begin May 2027, with installation coordinated with The Huntington and Flyleaf Creative in August/September 2027.
Contactartsubmit@huntingtontheatre.org
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