Bismarck Civicplus #Call for Artists for an Art and Heritage Discovery Trail

City of Bismarck Seeks Digital Artworks for Heritage Discovery Trail

The City of Bismarck Planning Department is inviting proposals from artists for the Art and Heritage Discovery Trail digital art project: - Government Buyer: - City of Bismarck Planning Department (local government) - Project Overview: - Seeking 21 original digital artworks (20 for QR code-enabled signs, 1 for sign background) celebrating North Dakota’s heritage and the 250th anniversary of the United States - Artworks will be displayed via QR codes on semi-permanent signs throughout Bismarck, including downtown and the airport - Products/Services Requested: - 20 digital literary, visual, or performance art pieces (PDF, MP3, or MP4 preferred) - 1 visual artwork for use as the background on all signs - Each selected artwork receives at least a $325 incentive - Notable Requirements: - Open to North Dakota artists (residents, employees, and minors with parental consent) - Submissions must be original, non-commercial, and suitable for broad audiences - Artists must provide a narrative, bio/resume, and documentation with their submission - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a call for creative content, not physical products - Locations: - Artworks will be installed at 20 sites across Bismarck, including Bismarck Airport - Funding: - Supported by the ND250 Community Initiatives Grant Fund, administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota

Description

The City of Bismarck is seeking artists to provide digital local literary art, visual art, performance art, or other creative media to be shared via QR codes on semi-permanent signs throughout Bismarck, ND. Twenty art pieces will be shared digitally via the QR codes, and one visual artwork will be used as the background for all the signs. The project is funded by the ND250 Community Initiatives Grant Fund to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, highlighting North Dakota's history and achievements. Artists must submit digital files by May 1, 2026, and selected artists will receive an incentive for their work.

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