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CALL CLOSED

CarolinaEast Health System COVID-19 Memorial Sculpture

The CarolinaEast Health System in conjunction with the Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking an artist or team of artists to apply to design and construct a sculpture to be installed for permanent display at CarolinaEast Medical Center’s main campus. Through conversations with several patients and frontline workers, the CarolinEast Health System has decided to move forward with commissioning an artist or team of artists to design and construct a sculpture to memorialize the healthcare professionals at CarolinaEast Health System. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions across the globe especially the ill, their loved ones, medical professionals and hospital staff. The emotional challenges of comforting and caring for those in need as well as celebrating the recoveries and morning the losses has taken a toll on every healthcare worker at the CarolinaEast Health System.  The sculpture will be installed directly in front of the main entrance shown.

Schedule
Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 by 5:00 pm
Notification to artists: on or by June 15, 2021
In person interviews for selected artists: July 1 - 15, 2021
Final Award Announced: July 30, 2021
Completion of Sculpture: On or by July 2022


Download the Full RFP below.

Full Request for Proposal Documentation
File Size: 1146 kb
File Type: pdf
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Budget: $15k - $45k ---- Includes all expenses
Eligibility: Open to all professional artists residing in the United States
Where: Main entrance at Carolina East Medical Center
Size of proposed site: 22' x 12' x 6'
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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is the Designated County Partner of the North Carolina Arts Council for Craven County. Operations and programs are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org

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  • Home
    • Who we are
    • Hours and Location
    • Community Input
    • Accessibility
  • Exhibitions
    • current exhibitions >
      • Main Gallery >
        • ReNew 2026
      • Director's Gallery >
        • 2026 Craven County Valentines Card Sale
    • Upcoming Exhibitions >
      • A Mason Duet: Color, Movement, and Mark-Making by Georgia & Nicola Mason
      • For the Record >
        • For the Record Artist Registration
        • For the Record FAQ
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • 2025 Past Exhibitions
      • 2024 Past Exhibitions
      • 2023 Past Exhibitions
      • 2022 Past Exhibitions
    • Exhibition Terms and Conditions
    • CACG AI Statement
  • Events
    • ArtWalk
    • ArtWalk Connect
    • AT THE GALLERY: Concert Series 25-26
    • Craven's Crafts
    • Facility Rental
  • Havelock City Park Murals
  • contribute
    • membership
    • donate
    • volunteer
  • COMMUNITY
    • Forward Together- EJI Projects >
      • Remembering John Moore
      • Remembering Percy Berry
    • Art & Gardening
    • Artist opportunities >
      • Downeast Youth Film Scholarship >
        • DEYFS Form Page
      • Sales Gallery Interest Form
      • Around Town
      • Expressions of MERCI
      • Artist Support Grant >
        • ASG Webinar
        • ASG Page 1 (Applicant Profile & Project Outline)
        • ASG Page 2 (Work Samples)
    • public art >
      • Be Someone's Reason to Smile Mural
      • New Bern Strong Mural
      • Unity Project
      • Peace by Piece
      • Try On Outdoor Arts
    • Empty Bowls
    • New Bern Artist Studio Tour
    • 2025 Banner Project
    • Grassroots Grant Program >
      • Grassroots Project Grants FY 25-26
      • Grassroots Grant Online Application
    • Partnering Organizations >
      • Watercolor Drop-In
  • ONLINE STORE
  • New Page