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title: Bike Fix-It Station Signs
description: "Public art commission in Rockville, MD: design, fabricate and install five artful signs for bike fix-it stations on the city trail network. $50,000 all-inclusive budget."
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/82969b22-2796-48ef-9315-90730907e551
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-03"
updatedAt: "2026-09-14"
programType: Public art
organization: City of Rockville
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-rockville
deadline: "2026-09-13"
location: Rockville bikeway trail system bike fix-it stations, Rockville, MD, United States
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compensationRange: $50,000 all-inclusive project budget; $750 honorarium to finalists to develop and present a site-specific proposal
disciplines:
  - public art
  - sculpture
  - signage
  - metalwork
careerStages:
  - Established
---

# Bike Fix-It Station Signs

**Hosted by:** City of Rockville

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Rockville bikeway trail system bike fix-it stations, Rockville, MD, United States | **Deadline:** September 13, 2026

## About This Program

> "Artful signs for bike fix-it stations incorporating historical or unique aspects of the surrounding Rockville neighborhoods"

This project is funded by Rockville's Art in Public Places program and integrates public art into Rockville's bikeway trail system. Rockville's Department of Public Works recently installed five bike fix-it stations in the trail network. The Art in Public Places program has the opportunity for a public artist to create one sign for each station for a total of five signs.

One public artist or one group of public artists will be contracted to research the neighborhoods or areas where the signs are located and then design, fabricate, and install a sign, its post, and footer at each fix-it station. It is envisioned that the signs would incorporate visual depictions of an historical or unique aspect of the neighborhood or area where a fix-it station is located and may include directions to other neighborhoods or trails in the network. Each sign can be different and distinct, while still fitting into an overall theme.

Signs may include text and images and must comply with city code's Zoning Ordinance. Each sign should be scaled in an appropriate size for the fix-it stations and the design should include the post and footer for each sign. Signs should be fabricated using high-quality steel. High-quality aluminum may be considered. Incorporating color is encouraged, and Tnemec paint is a preferred paint for finishing the signs.

The artist will be required to guarantee the quality of work for two years after installation and signs are expected to last ten to fifteen years with reasonable maintenance requirements performed by the city. Prior to installation, the signs will need to be reviewed and approved by the city. The all-inclusive project budget is $50,000. It is expected that all project costs, including the artist's fee, stamped engineering drawings, materials, fabrication, delivery, installation, and other applicable costs will be covered by this budgeted amount.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** public art, sculpture, signage, metalwork
- **Note:** This Request for Qualifications is open to established public artists who: Reside in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC metro region. Have a portfolio of their completed artworks and work history demonstrating the ability to successfully complete this project. Can demonstrate experience directly engaging with communities on the design of a public artwork.

Are experienced conducting research to incorporate the history and/or unique aspects of a place into their public artworks. Have the skill and ability to design the artwork in the specified space and its associated parameters, select the appropriate materials, and successfully fabricate and install the artwork. Are eligible to work in the United States.

The artist who is awarded the proposal must: Be in good standing with the state of Maryland and register with Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation as a business entity. Maintain liability insurance during the design, fabrication, and installation stages of the project. Submission limit: 1. If a group is applying, the group should submit one application with supporting CVs for each member of the group and a relevant portfolio of work the group has successfully completed.

### Additional Requirements

A CaFE application including: CV or Resume (uploaded as a separate PDF document, should include link(s) to the artist's website and/or social media platforms); Public Art Experience (separate PDF listing three recent public art commissions and contact information for each project); References (separate PDF listing three references including name, email address, and organizational affiliation); Work Samples (one PDF document of up to five images of past works listing title, media, location, year created, and budget for each artwork — at least three images should be of the most recent three projects; no AI generated images; all work samples must be of works already completed and installed, no renderings); Artist Statement (a brief description of your artistic practice and community engagement methods).

Media requirements: 5-7 images total. If a group is applying, the group should submit one application with supporting CVs for each member of the group and a relevant portfolio of work the group has successfully completed.

## Compensation & Benefits

$50,000 all-inclusive project budget; $750 honorarium to finalists to develop and present a site-specific proposal

**Includes:** Commission fee, Honorarium

The all-inclusive budget for the project is $50,000. It is expected that all project costs, including the artist's fee, stamped engineering drawings, materials, fabrication, delivery, installation, and other applicable costs will be covered by this budgeted amount. Finalists receive a $750 honorarium to develop and present a site-specific proposal to the Art Selection Committee.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 14, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 13, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** aodell@rockvillemd.gov

**Phone:** 240-314-8101

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17986