Colorado 150 tapestry rfq
Submissions accepted 4.18–5.9.2026
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado—our sesquisemiquincentennial. To celebrate and commemorate the occasion, a private family foundation seeks to commission a tapestry (broadly defined to include large-scale textile) from a Colorado-based artist or artist team that reflects on the state’s past, present and future and the people, places and events that have shaped it. The tapestry will provide a meaningful on-ramp for viewers to engage with Colorado’s history.
QUICK FACTS
RFQ submissions close Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM, MST to heyhueart@gmail.com
Only open to Colorado-based artists
Must be a tapestry (broadly defined to include large-scale textile)
Budget: $50,000 (artist fee, artwork labor and materials)
Scale: 9–12 feet high x 5–9 feet wide
Fabrication timeline: June–November 2026
Work for hire (commissioning party will own copyright)
Commission includes leading state-wide community engagement activities and participating in narrative deliverables
How to apply
Step 1: Download the RFQ information packet for full details here.
Step 2: Download the artist RFQ template:
Get the PowerPoint version here.
Get the Google Slides version here. (This template is “view only;” make a copy to save it your Drive and edit.)
Step 3: Complete the template.
Step 4: Save your RFQ submission as a PDF.
Step 5: Email your submission to heyhueart@gmail.com by Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:59 pm MST.
Questions?
You may send questions about the project or this RFQ to deannegertner@gmail.com and/or castle.searcy@gmail.com. We will respond within 24 hours.