America250 Wooden Star Project Call for Artists

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
AMERICA250 3D WOODEN STARS PROJECT
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Lackawanna Board of Commissioners and the Arts and Culture Department are seeking local
creative talent through April 16,2026, to commemorate Pennsylvania's role in the 250th
anniversary of the United States by transforming (13) 3D wooden stars into vibrant works of art.
The 4-foot stars will be displayed at the Piazza dell' Arte during the 2026 Scranton Spectacular,
which will be held on July 3, 2026
Stars will be provided to artist on May 20, 2026, and must be completed by June 20, 2026.
Pick-up/Return Location: Lackawanna County Electric City Trolley Museum 300 Cliff Street,
Scranton, PA Artists will receive $200 for supplies. All stars must be primed, painted & sealed for
outdoor display. Questions: gabellom@lackawannacounty.org
Application details may be found at
https://www.jotform.com/build/260814831727056
Suggested themes include Diversity, Agriculture, History, Education, and Community Spirit. Visit
https://www.america250.org/ to learn more about America250PA.
ELIGIBILITY
Open Lackawanna County residents only.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee shall evaluate the submitted designs that best satisfy creating thirteen (13)
3D vibrant works of art.
If awarded, a maximum of thirteen (13) vendors will be selected.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, applicants should submit:
* Cover sheet with name, address, email, phone number, and brief statement of interest
* Sketches, drawings and schematics etc. for suggested wood star designs.
Deadline: April 16, 2026, by 4pm
Email RFQ Submissions to arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org with 'AMERICA250 STARS in
the subject field.
If you do not receive a confirmation email withing three days, contact the Arts and Culture
Department. Late submissions will not be accepted. The County assumes no responsibility for
delays in any form of delivery service causing the submission to be received after the above-
mentioned due date and time. The final selection shall be made at the sole discretion of
Lackawanna County. Lackawanna County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Respondents are required to monitor the Lackawanna County Website for RFQ Amendments.