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Researched commission brief

The Well outdoor sculpture

Create an exterior sculpture for the new recreation and wellness facility, reflecting Hilliard’s character.

City of Hilliard

Source-page image · match unverified for The Well outdoor sculpture
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: designinglocal.com ↗

Commission facts

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.

Source-observed stage
Open call at review
Location
Hilliard, OH
Deadline as published
October 26, 2026, by 3pm EST
Source time
15:00
Source timezone
EST
Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented

Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.

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Who may apply

US-based artists and artist teams; additional restrictions require the full RFQ.

Selection / procurement route

Qualifications solicitation issued September 14, 2026; the published question period ended September 28.

Deliverables

  • Conceptualize, fabricate and install the sculpture.

Site requirements

  • North exterior of The Well, a 110,000-square-foot recreation facility.

Maintenance & care

Not documented. Confirm during project planning.

Unresolved questions

  • Budget, detailed eligibility, engineering, maintenance and complete selection terms remain unverified; confirm the intended seasonal offset of literal EST.
  • The linked Google Drive RFQ did not expose readable content; third-party budget claims were not adopted.

Commissioner contact / project page ↗

Sources & review dates

  • www.designinglocal.com ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10

    Project administrator announcement confirms scope, national eligibility and dated RFQ.

  • drive.google.com ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10

    Access attempt unsuccessful; no document terms imported.

  • www.designinglocal.com ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10

    Administrator index prints the 3pm EST cutoff; preserve its literal timezone.