A Call for Illinois Artists: Lincoln Land Community College Menard Hall, Springfield, Illinois

The purpose of this construction project was to renovate the Student Services and Support Services areas within Menard Hall. This is most students’ first impression of the college as the renovated area includes Registration, Admissions, Recruiting, Accessibility Services, Financial Aid, Testing, Student Success, and Grant Funded Support Service Programs including Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) and TRIO.
The College is seeking to purchase interior artwork to be placed in public, focal areas within the renovated spaces. The final placement of artwork will be decided and hung by the College’s staff. Examples of artwork locations with dimensions are provided on pages 7-9 of the RFQ. Interior walls are constructed from 4” metal studs and 5/8” drywall. The studs are 16” on center. The maximum carry load per screw through a metal stud is 50 pounds. The load must be straight down, not pulling off the wall. The artwork must be framed, if applicable. Acid-free matting, backing, and mounting materials are required to achieve museum quality longevity.

The College has no preference for media, theme, or style. The artwork can include two-dimensional media such as painting, drawing, photography, textiles, collage, and mixed-media, as well as three-dimensional pieces suitable for hanging. Reference the images on pages 7-9 of the RFQ to determine the size of artwork to submit.
All artwork must be durable, safe, and require limited maintenance. The artwork must meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Accessibility Code for protruding objects.