WHEATON ARTS PARADE PYRAMIDS 2026
Request for Qualifications
Montgomery County, MD artists were requested to submit their qualifications and letters of interest in designing and painting an outdoor sculpture in Wheaton, MD. If selected, their design will be displayed on 3 sides of a tetrahedron sculpture. The tetrahedra will be fabricated with a welded aluminum frame and PVC surface that is able to withstand outdoor display.
The project has two phases: planning and implementation. The planning phase is fully funded with a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council “Public Art Across Maryland Program.”
Five applicants will be selected to receive a commission of $250 each to prepare their original design. From among these semi-finalists' renderings, three will be selected to be painted on a tetrahedron. These three artists will receive an additional $250 for submitting winning designs. This will complete the planning phase of the project.
The deadline to submit qualifications was Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Eligibility: All Artists, 18 years and older, who live or work in Montgomery County, MD are eligible.
Requirements:
1. Resume or biography not to exceed 2 pages
2. Up to 10 samples of original artwork that represent the style the artist intends to use and a competency of taking a project from design to a completed work.
3. Letter of interest: The letter of interest should explain why the artist is qualified and well suited to create this public art. The letter of interest also should explain how some of the images submitted are relevant to the project.