The Town of Woodstock is seeking qualifications from graphic designers and muralists for a public art design project for the North Street water tank. The goal is to create a gateway message visible from I-81 to encourage travelers to visit downtown Woodstock. This is a two-stage process. Stage 1 requires submission of qualifications, including a portfolio and project narrative, by July 1, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will proceed to Stage 2 for design concepts and cost proposals. The selected artist will be responsible for developing the design, providing final files, and attending coordination meetings. The project emphasizes creativity, legibility at highway speeds, and suitability for a large, curved exterior surface. There is no geographic restriction for applicants.
The deadline for submitting qualifications is July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. A preliminary design brief is due by November 1, 2026.
The selected designer will receive a design fee based on their Stage 2 cost proposal. Shortlisted applicants who submit a complete Stage 2 response will receive a $500 design stipend.
The muralist assumes no warranty obligation for coating performance beyond the artistic quality of the applied work; long-term coating integrity remains the responsibility of the maintenance contractor.
Submissions will be evaluated based on portfolio and experience, project approach, and references. For Stage 2, criteria include clarity of creative vision, understanding of project goals, clarity of creative intent, suitability of design and materials, and cost proposal reasonableness.
Qualifications packages must include a completed application form, cover letter, project narrative, portfolio with 5-8 samples, and resume or professional biography.
The portfolio should include five to eight samples of relevant work demonstrating large-format design or mural experience, ability to integrate typography/imagery/messaging, experience on exterior surfaces, curved structures, and public-facing work.
Questions related to the RFQ must be submitted by June 15, 2026.
Failure to comply with submission requirements may constitute an invalid application.