Red Clay Theatre Mural

RFQ Question Log
Project Red Clay Theatre Mural
Date 8/01/26
Question Answer
1 Are you accepting applications Yes, the commission is accepting out of state artists applications.
from out-of-state artists?
2 Would Red Clay Theatre or the The selected artist will be responsible for providing all equipment needed to
Duluth Public Art Commission be complete the project, including any OSHA-compliant scaffolding or other
able to help us secure and/or equipment needed for installation.
potentially provide OSHA
compliant scaffolding for the
duration of the installation
process?
3 Is there a min/max of past work we There is no minimum or maximum number of past projects you need to
can add to our portfolio? include in your portfolio. It really depends on what you would like to
showcase to the commission and what you feel is most relevant to the mural
opportunity.
You are also welcome to include a link to your online portfolio or website if
you would like the commission to view additional work. Many artists choose
to reference their website or online portfolio in their letter of intent.

4 If artists outside of the Georgia Yes, the Commission is accepting out of state artists' applications.
area are allowed to apply?
Please note that travel and lodging do have to be included within the budget
stated in the RFQ.
5 I was wondering how I would apply Thank you for your interest. The RFQ for the mural with all information is
for the Red Clay Theatre Mural? here: https://www.duluthga.net/community/public_art/call_for_artists.php
6 In the past where I have worked Yes, include all equipment rental costs in your proposed budget. You will
projects which required also be responsible for identifying where to rent the equipment and making
machinery like lifts, the client the necessary arrangements, as the City of Duluth will not provide or rent the
would usually rent the equipment.
equipment. Should I include
renting equipment costs? or
would the city of Duluth take care
of that?
7 I hold valid O-1 work authorization Yes, you are welcome to apply for the RFQ. However, if you are selected to
and undertake my U.S. projects move forward in the process, the Commission may request documentation
through my American confirming your U.S. work authorization and representation. The City would
representative. As the published also need to consult with its legal counsel to confirm that it can enter into a
RFQ does not appear to establish contract under the proposed arrangement.
a residency restriction, could you
please confirm that I am eligible to
apply under this arrangement?
8 Should the complete Phase One Yes, application submissions should be emailed to dpac@duluthga.net
submission should be sent
directly to this email address?

9 What is the anticipated design and The installation schedule is flexible and will be finalized once an artist has
installation schedule? been selected. At this time, installation is tentatively planned for spring
2027.
10 Whether there is a preferred There is no preferred format, page limit, or file-size limit for the Phase One
format, page limit, or file-size limit portfolio submission.
for the Phase One portfolio?
11 Should applicants propose their The RFQ outlines the materials required for Phase One. Your proposed
own Phase Two design fee? design fee should also be included with your Phase One submission.
Artists selected for Phase Two will be compensated based on the design
proposal fee submitted in Phase One, in recognition of the time and effort
required to develop their concepts. For the artist ultimately selected for the
project, this payment will be applied as an advance toward the total project
compensation.
12 Whether any bid, performance, or The RFQ does not currently specify any bid, performance, or payment bond
payment bonds will be required requirements. If bonding is required, the selected artist will be notified
from the selected artist. before entering into a contract.