23-06+23-12 TTUHSC-El Paso Clinical Sciences Bldg. + Comprehensive Cancer Center Public Art RFQ

The Texas Tech University System is seeking a professional visual artist to create a site-specific artwork for the Clinical Sciences Building and Comprehensive Cancer Center in El Paso, Texas. The artwork should reflect the mission of both buildings and provide a space for collaboration, rest, and hope. The selected artist will receive a stipend of up to $3000 for design development and travel. The project budget is $987,400, and the completion date is October 2028. • The artwork should be a large sculptural piece that interacts with the environment and the constructed surroundings. • The artist should consider the themes of hope and tranquility and avoid polemic or political concepts. • The artwork will be seen from multiple views within the building and should serve as a beacon of hope and peace. • The artist should consider the use of lavender and other cancer ribbon colors as inspiration. • The artwork should complement the architectural traditions of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.