Tangelo Park Community Center—RFQ

The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop artwork for the newly renovated Tangelo Park Community Center in Orlando, Florida. Tangelo Park is a historically Black community with a proud heritage.

The primary purpose of the center is to facilitate County social service programs and recreational activities. The Tangelo Park Community Center is thoughtfully designed as a multigenerational space to promote community engagement through a variety of activities and events, including family programs, community gatherings, art exhibitions, festivals, and more. The center aims to serve as a welcoming environment—extending the sense of home—where individuals and families can come together safely and comfortably.

Deadline: November 4, 2026 (mid-night ET)

Commission Budget: $28,200

Design Stipend: $300

Tangelo Park Community Center—RFQ

5160 Pueblo Street, Orlando, FL 32819

Request for Qualifications

Deadline: November 4, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST)

Commission Budget: $28,200

Design Stipend: $300

Installation: Winter to Spring 2027
 

Project Description: The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop artwork for the newly renovated Tangelo Park Community Center in Orlando, Florida. Tangelo Park is a historically Black community with a proud heritage.

The Tangelo Park Community Center is nestled into a mid-century modern neighborhood, located next to the Tangelo Park Elementary School with an adjoining outdoor recreation center. The site includes an indoor gymnasium and an outdoor pool. The new and improved community center is a bright and bold space featuring a multipurpose meeting space, classrooms, computer lab, and offices, while the outdoor spaces are equipped with solar gazebos for community use.

The primary purpose of the center is to facilitate County social service programs and recreational activities. The Tangelo Park Community Center is thoughtfully designed as a multigenerational space to promote community engagement through a variety of activities and events, including family programs, community gatherings, art exhibitions, festivals, and more. The center aims to serve as a welcoming environment—extending the sense of home—where individuals and families can come together safely and comfortably.

Possibilities for Public Art: including, but are not limited to Murals, Mosaics and/or Photographic Journalism

Possible Themes:  Community, Family, Mutigenerational Gatherings and/or Historical Perspective documenting the Tangelo Park Community

Possible Sites:  (one, multiple or all of the spaces)

Gymnasium

Hallways/Corridors

Poolside Walls & Back of Building

Link to Site Plan with Art Locations

Link to Photos with Art Location Highlighted

Background: Orange County is a rapidly growing metropolitan area of more than one million residents that contains the City of Orlando and a dozen other municipalities. We are a minority majority community with over 160 languages spoken in public schools. A recent study indicates that by 2030 Orlando may be the most diverse major metro area in the world. The county values innovation, collaboration and inclusion.

Budget: $28,200 has been approved for artwork. The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract (or contracts). The artist will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses.

Selection Process: A selection panel consisting of the project manager, stakeholders and art professionals will review artists’ qualifications. Several artists will be selected to provide site specific proposals and will be paid a stipend of $300 each for their proposal. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals. The Orange County Public Art Coordinator serves as the non-voting Chair of the Selection panel.

The Public Artist Selection Panel and Orange County reserve the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, applicants, or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and without prior notice.

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media.  Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work. Selected artists will need to work with a structural engineer to verify stability and suitability to withstand Florida’s sun, heat, and hurricane force winds.

Selection Criteria: Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, facility environment and values of the county and this particular community.

Application Requirements: 

A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 5. This is a Request for Qualifications; images of finished artwork or conceptual drawings can be submitted.

Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is not required but helpful.

A brief Artist Statement prepared for a blind jury (1000 characters limit).

A brief Career Statement prepared for a blind jury (1000 characters limit).

A brief Letter of Interest prepared for a blind jury (1000 characters limit).

Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).

Selected Artists Requirements:

Selected artists must complete W-9 Vendor Registration Form.

Selected artists will need to sign an Orange County provided artist agreement. Link to Sample Public Art Agreement.

Selected artists must acquire all required insurance documents. Link to Insurance Requirements. Along with the other requirements listed in the packet, Workers Compensation Insurance is required for individual artists who will be climbing a ladder, using a lift or other equipment during installation. A Workers Compensation Exemption Certificate will not be accepted.

Timeline:

Submission Deadline: November 4, 2026, at 11:59 EST

Installation: Winter to Spring 2027

Contact:  Dawn R. Knight, Public Art Coordinator, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs at Dawn.Knight@ocfl.net.

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The mission of Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs:  "To elevate Central Florida’s arts and culture to that befitting a world-class community."

About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.

1. A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 5. This is a Request for Qualifications; images of finished artwork or conceptual drawings can be submitted.
2. Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is not required but helpful.
3. A brief Artist Statement prepared for a blind jury (1000 characters limit).
4. A brief Career Statement prepared for a blind jury (1000 characters limit).
5. A brief Letter of Interest prepared for a blind jury (1000 characters limit).
6. Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).

This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media.  Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work. Selected artists will need to work with a structural engineer to verify stability and suitability to withstand Florida’s sun, heat, and hurricane force winds.