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We are pleased to share the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists or teams of artists to design and create a Maryland Monument to honor Black Patriots who served in the Revolutionary War. After the RFQ period, selected qualified artists will be invited to submit proposals for consideration to create and install the monument on the grounds of the Maryland State House in Annapolis.
The idea for a memorial artwork was initially proposed by Steven X. Lee, the author of ‘The Story of Mr. Thomas Carney - A Maryland Patriot of the American Revolutionary War.’ Over 150 Maryland African Americans, including free and enslaved individuals, served in the Revolutionary War alongside free and enslaved women and children, whose legacy is a largely omitted chapter in Maryland's Black history. The purpose of the sculpture is to honor and acknowledge the often-overlooked history of the African American community in early Maryland with a monument that expands public understanding of the people who contributed to the fight for American independence. It should celebrate the contributions of Maryland’s free Black population to our state and country through figurative depictions and the selected artist's interpretation.
Those interested in applying to the RFQ should consider attending the "How to Apply: A Monument to Honor Black Patriots" webinar on Thursday, July 11, from 2 - 3 p.m. During the webinar, representatives from the Maryland State Archives and Maryland State Arts Council will provide an overview of the project and offer detailed insight into how artists can best prepare their applications.
The budget includes a $5,000 proposal fee for four semi-finalists and a $500,000 budget for the artwork. View the full RFQ, including project and submission details, by clicking here.
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