Call Description

About the Facility

The expanded CWC-Jackson Center will be a boon for local residents, businesses and organizations, helping the diverse population of Teton County pursue their dreams while reinforcing community priorities.

The use of SPET funds for the new center will:

• Provide more classrooms, labs, offices and a commercial kitchen
• Allow CWC-Jackson to service an additional 200+ students
• Meet the needs of a growing International (including Hispanic) population through extended ESL programs, College Readiness and career pathways
• Expand Culinary, Hospitality, Business & Entrepreneurship offerings
• Diversify Health & Wellness programs including Dental Assistant, Radiology Technician, Massage & Alternative Medicine
• Offer Certificates in Sustainability & Green Construction
• Bolster Science and STEM Programming & Undergraduate Research  
• Increase Outdoor Certifications
• Grow Computer Programming Courses in 3-D Design, Robotics & New Media
• Expand the Workforce Development Department to quickly respond to community/business needs
• Accelerate graduation rates, resulting in higher completion
• Give CWC-Jackson the ability to create new programs as demanded by a changing local economy

The selection committee has identified the clerestory as the location for artwork. This location is above the main hallway of the facility which includes thirty foot ceilings. The clerestory spans the distance of this main hall and will operate as an opaque skylight offering diffused light into the space.

Artwork

The committee is specifically interested in procuring a work of art that will be suspended in the clerestory. 

Sculptures, projection/light works, creative use of materials, and visually expansive works are of particular interest to the committee, though they are open to all possibilities for the space. Due to the modest budget of this project, the committee is specifically interested in pieces that may have a small physical footprint, but large impact utilizing light and shadow or that use recycled/upcycled materials in an impactful manner.

Proposed artwork, design elements, or finishes should not conflict with materials being used in the project. Finish boards will be provided to the selected finalists to inform their work. 

Project Budget

The total project budget available for artwork is $22,370.00. 

Timeline

The selection committee will review the submissions to this RFQ in August 2025. Following review, select artists will be invited to submit a complete formal design proposal, including a budget, timeline, and renderings/drawings/maquettes of the proposed piece. Proposal packets and budgets for finalists must include additional lighting needs, signage, foundation or other structural support (if needed), design fees, material costs, labor for fabrication and installation, and all necessary costs involving planning, completion, delivery, and installation of the project. It is the responsibility of the artist to budget accordingly.

If decided by the committee, in-person or video presentations may take place. There will be modest financial compensation for final design proposals and in-person presentations. Any other travel is the responsibility of the individual artist. This meeting will take place in September 2025.

Construction is currently underway with scheduled completion for Summer 2026. A specific timeline for fabrication and installation will be established upon selection of the finalist(s). This timeline is subject to adjustment. 

The Committee
Artists’ submissions will be reviewed and final selections will be made by a committee appointed by the Wyoming Arts Council and the State of Wyoming. The committee for this project includes administrators, staff, artists, community members, architecture and construction project managers, and a Wyoming Arts Council board member.

Application Requirements

Submissions to the RFQ are due July 31, 2025 and must be submitted via CaFÉ. Artists are asked to submit the required documents and images to demonstrate their interest and expertise. 

In reviewing submitted RFQ materials, the committee will consider the following:

• The quality of the artist’s portfolio or previous work samples submitted
• The artist’s cover letter / letter of interest and how well it addresses this particular project
• The artist’s interest in or experience working with the public art process and demonstrated ability to work with the project architect and facility managers

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minimum of 18 years of age and full time resident of any of either Wyoming, Idaho, or Montana.
• Applicant must demonstrate previous artistic experience and expertise through a supporting portfolio submission (resume and images of prospective, current, or previous work). 
• Applicant must be willing to meet project deadlines.
• Applicant must demonstrate an ability to work closely with and accept feedback from project managers, including the Wyoming Arts Council, architecture firm, and construction representatives.
• Applicant must be willing to travel for presentations if selected as a finalist.
• If selected for the project, applicant will sign a contract with the State of Wyoming. 
• Final artwork becomes the property of the Wyoming State Museum. While artists retain copyright, the State of Wyoming will receive permission to use images of the artwork for state purposes such as publicity of Art in Public Buildings projects.