King County Rural Library District Opengov #2026-RFQ-029

KCLS Artists Roster for Artwork Acquisition and Commissions

King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking to establish an Artists Roster for artwork acquisition and site-specific commissions across its 49+ library facilities. - Government Buyer: - King County Rural Library District (King County Library System) - Products/Services Requested: - Acquisition of existing 2D and 3D artworks - Site-specific commissioned art for library facilities - Eligible media: painting, photography, fiber arts, textiles, limited edition prints, glass, ceramics, metal, mixed media, murals (preferably on panels), outdoor sculpture, and artwork integrated into architecture - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Artwork must reflect the diverse cultures and communities served by KCLS - Digital, tech-based, and water-based artworks are generally not preferred except in unique cases - Preference for artists with experience in the Northwest, but residency in King County is not required - The Artists Roster will be updated every three years and used for future building refresh projects - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation for individual artists

Description

The King County Library System (KCLS) is requesting submissions of qualifications for the development of an Artists Roster to reflect the diverse cultures and communities served by its 49+ library facilities. The roster will be used to acquire existing 3D and 2D artworks, as well as site-specific commissions, with a preference for artists with prior projects or exhibitions in the Northwest. Eligible materials include painting, photography, fiber arts, glass, ceramics, metal, mixed media, murals, outdoor sculpture, and artwork integrated into architecture. Digital, tech-based, and water-based artworks are generally not preferred except in unique cases. Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee artwork acquisition, and artists will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with KCLS's mission and design themes.

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