Opportunity
Morrow County Municode #2026-159-PR
Morrow County Courthouse Central Stair Sculptural Art Commission
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-159-PR
NAICS
711510
Morrow County, Oregon is commissioning a sculptural artwork for the central stair area of its new courthouse: - Government Buyer: Morrow County (local government) - Opportunity: Commission for professional artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, and install a sculptural art piece - Open to Oregon-based artists, with encouragement for applicants from underserved communities - Products/Services Requested: - Design, fabrication, and installation of a durable, low-maintenance sculptural artwork - Artwork must reflect Morrow County's landscape, agricultural heritage, Indigenous history, and cultural narratives - Integration with courthouse architecture and lighting is required - Structural reinforcement available for suspended installations up to 500 lbs; artwork must maintain transparency and sightlines - Budget: $150,000 (all-inclusive for artist fees, materials, fabrication, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, and documentation) - Finalists selected for design proposals will receive $1,750 each - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a commission for original artwork - Notable Requirements: - Durability, sustainability, and minimal maintenance - Integration with building design and lighting - Consideration for safety, transparency, and sightlines in a public space
Description
Morrow County, Oregon, is seeking qualifications from professional artists or artist teams for a public art commission as part of the new Morrow County Courthouse project. The selected artist will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of a sculptural artwork to be featured in the courthouse’s central stair. The artwork should reflect the landscape, history, and cultural narratives of Morrow County and enhance the architectural experience of the courthouse. The budget for the project is $150,000, inclusive of all costs, and the deadline for submission is June 15, 2026.