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Request for Qualifications: Indiana University Health and the New Downtown Indianapolis Campus

Deadline: 09/14/2025

Call Type: Request for Qualifications

Healthcare System: Indiana University Health 

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana 

Geographic Eligibility: National & Local (resident of Indiana)                                          

 

Project Overview

About Indiana University Health and the New Downtown Indianapolis Campus  

Indiana University Health is the largest physician network in Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana University School of

Medicine, one of the nation’s top medical schools, IU Health provides advanced treatments and care. Headquartered in Indianapolis with locations statewide, IU Health is committed to improving the health of Hoosiers through expert care and a strong, shared culture.

A new, world-class medical campus is being built in downtown Indianapolis to meet the future needs of patients and attract top medical and research professionals. This modern academic health center will reflect IU Health’s vision to make Indiana one of the healthiest states and create a place of healing for generations to come.

About the Art Program

The new campus will include multiple opportunities for public art, both interior and exterior, at a variety of scales. The art program is designed to feature national, regional, and local artists in conversation with one another as part of a dynamic arts community.  A mix of curated and commissioned works will engage artists at different career levels and invite a range of voices and perspectives.

Artists are encouraged to review the individual opportunities in this RFQ to determine which are best suited to their experience and interests.

 

Interior Art Opportunities 

The interior art program for IU Health has many opportunities for commissioned and specialty artwork in buildings on the new hospital campus. Interior art opportunities range from framed two-dimensional works to locations with largescale, site-specific installations. Both emerging and established artists based in the United States, and working in two dimensional mediums, light-based works, and/or wall-based sculptures are encouraged to apply. 

The interior artwork program will support healing through art while reflecting the community it serves and the values of IU Health.

For more information and to apply for interior artwork –  APPLY HERE

Key Dates

Deadline for Questions: Friday, August 15th, 2025           
Final Selections: January 2026
RFQ Closes: Sunday, September 14th, 2025                
Fabrication: Spring 2026 – Summer 2027 RFP Phase: November – December 2025            
Installation: Fall 2027  

Exterior Art Opportunities

The exterior art program features a range of opportunities for artists at various career stages, with a focus on freestanding, durable works suited for permanent installation in outdoor environments. Projects span from intimate, small-scale pieces to large, landmark installations and may include kinetic, illuminated, or interactive elements. The program seeks to highlight a balance of national, regional, and local voices, with a strong emphasis on Indiana-based artists and those who reflect the communities IU Health serves.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Artists may apply to one of three tiers based on experience: Emerging, Mid-Career, and Established. Each Opportunity Level is designed to support artists at different stages of their careers and with varying public art experience.  The levels outlined below are summaries; full details and site descriptions can be found in the application links.  

Key Dates

Virtual Q&A Session: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025        
Final Selections: January 2026
RFQ Closes: Sunday, September 14th, 2025        
Fabrication: Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
RFP Phase: October – December 2025                   
Installation: Summer 2027

 

Exterior Opportunity Level 1 – Emerging Artists

This level is intended for early-career or emerging artists, including those with little to no prior public art experience, and offers support services such as mentorship and fabrication guidance. 

  •   Opportunities will focus on multiple or serial small-scale works that create an intimate, meandering experience for viewers
  •   Ideal for site-specific, interactive, or community-responsive pieces
  •   Strong preference for Indiana-based artists
  •   Budgets range from $70,000-$120,000
  •   Level 1 – APPLY HERE

Exterior Opportunity Level 2 – Mid-Career Artists

  •   Multiple sites available at highly visible and architecturally integrated locations
  •   Freestanding works with integrated lighting, potential for kinetic elements, or interactive features
  •   Intended for both Indiana-based and national artists with a consistent track record working at medium to large scale in public art settings
  •   Budgets range from $140,000-$420,000
  •   Level 2 – APPLY HERE

Exterior Opportunity Level 3 – Established Artists

  •   Single, landmark opportunity for a monumental work sited in a prominent, highly trafficked plaza 
  •   Intended for artists with significant public art experience at this scale
  •   Ideal for nationally recognized artists, though Indiana-based artists are welcome to apply
  •   Budget range: $700,000-$1,200,000
  •   Level 3 – APPLY HERE

Please feel free to apply for one or both Interior & Exterior Opportunities. Thank you so much and looking forward to reviewing your proposal!