UVU Engineering & Technology Building Public Art Call

Artists from Utah are encouraged to submit letters of interest and qualifications for the creation of public artwork for the Scott M. Smith Engineering & Technology Building at Utah Valley University (UVU). This project is also open to any professional artists or artist teams. Artists of historically underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

The new, 185,000 square foot, four story Engineering Building on Utah Valley University’s Orem campus is truly a fusion building that combines Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical engineering with the Computer Sciences, Digital Media, and the University’s Culinary Institute into an active, tech-forward mix of hands-on learning environments that is sure to be the major innovation hub of Utah County.

The Art Selection Committee has identified several potential locations suitable for an artist's interpretation, the Main Lobby, the Student Forum, and the public corridors in the building, but will remain open to other areas as envisioned by the finalist artists. A successful artwork proposal will convey and/or demonstrate principles of engineering and/or technology and may include a sustainability component, either in function or content. Proposed artworks with an interactive element will be prioritized over static installations.

The all-inclusive project budget is $166,000. The full description and how to apply is available at arts.utah.gov/public-art-opportunities. The deadline for receipt of material from interested artists is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on June 23, 2023. Applications may be submitted online at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11657