Curators, Programming and Art Services
- Client
- Rhode Island
- RFP Number
- ANIM-9125
- Posted
- 6/11/2026
- Category
- Graphics and Animation
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe issuing agency is seeking vendors to provide curators, programming, and art services. The agency requires that any print or digital marketing materials created for these services must include the park's logo. Additionally, staff must approve all signage used to identify and promote events, or to identify event infrastructure such as entrances, bars, storage areas, and bathrooms, before the scheduled program date. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to perform all services onsite. Eligible bidders must be located onshore within the United States. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. The source document does not specify evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from ANIM 9125 2026 06 11 10 05 47 9geCD 9EDH7 HlDBv.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The I-195 Redevelopment District is seeking proposals from curators, event organizers, and community programmers for events in 195 District Park from March 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027. Applications are open to individual artists, curators, programmers, organizations, and companies, with preference given to free, accessible public events.
- Issued by
- I-195 Redevelopment District
- Program start
- March 1, 2026
- Program end
- March 30, 2027
- Rolling Deadline for Submissions
- Applications must be received at least two months prior to an event’s starting date
- Proposals due for January - March 2027 events
- before 3:00 PM on DECEMBER 30, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit completed applications to [email protected] with Call for Curators, Programming, and Art in the subject line.
- Contract term
- March 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027
- Estimated value
- Proposals for events or series of events may be submitted with requests of up to $8,000. Requests for rental fee waivers are not to exceed $10,000.
- Place of performance
- 195 District Park, Providence, Rhode Island
- Insurance and bonding
- For attendance up to 500: Comprehensive General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Workman's Compensation, Commercial Auto Liability $1,000,000, Umbrella Liability $1,000,000.
How proposals are evaluated
| Community impact and fit with overall Park programming strategy | 30 |
| Applicant's experience and demonstrated results in producing successful programs in public spaces | 20 |
| Technical and logistical feasibility of the proposed program | 15 |
| Budget approach | 25 |
| Completeness of the application | 10 |
| Additional Points: Respondent or its team members are certified Rhode Island MBE/WBE firms | 6 |
Scope of work
- Concerts
- Community gatherings
- Art markets
- Conferences
- Family activities
- Fitness and movement classes
- Film screenings
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to adhere to Park rules and use guidelines
- Public performances or exhibitions must take place in a physically accessible space
- Certificate of Authority from the Rhode Island Secretary of State for foreign corporations prior to transacting business
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed application form
- Mission or artist programming statement
- Program proposal details and vision summary
- References
- Marketing plan
- Comprehensive project budget
- ISBE Participation Form (Attachment C)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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