RFP/Q's TV NexT: Open Call to Artists & Creatives
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: July 14, 2025 – The Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (Leahy BTV), in partnership with Burlington City Arts (BCA), is excited to announce the opening of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists and creative teams. This opportunity invites submissions for the design and fabrication of permanent architectural enhancements in one of three distinct spaces within the BTV NexT Project—the most ambitious terminal expansion in the airport’s history.
Selected creative teams will collaborate with the airport’s architects and construction contractor to deliver site-specific wall treatments that complement the design goals of the terminal and can be delivered in a condensed time frame. The spaces include a children’s play area, an open seating lounge, and a fireplace room—each with unique dimensions and thematic prompts that connect to Vermont’s identity, natural beauty, and Leahy BTV’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
BUDGET
The total funding for architectural enhancements is $367,033. From the pool of applicants, ten finalists will be selected to advance to the proposal phase, each receiving a $1,000 honorarium to develop a detailed concept. Final selections will be made later in the year, with installation to occur in alignment with the overall construction timeline.
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Finalists will be announced on July 25, 2025, with the proposal phase and interviews taking place in the fall.
Help us shape a welcoming, imaginative, and memorable environment for the more than 1.3 million travelers who pass through Leahy BTV each year. We look forward to seeing your vision!
For questions or accessibility accommodations, please contact Public Art and Grants Program Manager, Colin Storrs at cstorrs@burlingtoncityarts.org.
About:
For over 40 years, Burlington City Arts (BCA) has helped cement Burlington, Vermont’s reputation as one of America’s most livable cities for the arts. Our physical locations include the BCA Center, a three-level, year-round exhibition space, as well as BCA Studios, which hosts art classes, camps, and open studio hours in our state-of-the-art facilities. BCA also produces city-wide festivals, events, concerts, films, artist markets, and more. Funded by a unique public/private partnership in which private charitable contributions leverage City funding, BCA is dedicated to supporting artists while expanding access to arts-based education and experiences. BCA provides a national model for centering the arts in community impact, on sectors as varied as education, the environment, civic dialogue, and the economy.
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135 Church Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
802-865-7166
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