Request for Proposal

The Northern Michigan University WellBeing Center is accepting proposals in order to find a team of current or former students, or a mix of both, to design and produce a custom piece of artwork for the exterior of the newly dedicated WellBeing Center on campus at NMU.

The goal of the exterior art project is to:

  • Celebrate the values of the Okanagan Charter in a meaningful and ongoing way
  • Create opportunity for current and former students across all disciplines and experiences to come together with a common goal
  • Engage with NMU community to foster conversations about wellbeing 
  • Create and install a work of art that is reflective or symbolic of wellbeing on NMU’s campus
  • Align the installation of the artwork with the University’s 125th anniversary

Please review the full proposal request linked below. Any questions can be directed to Chelsey Sundberg by emailing csundber@nmu.edu.

Request for Proposal

Project Timeline

Request for Proposal issuance3/1/2024
Informational Session: Zoom (attendance is optional)
Join the Zoom here.
3/22/2024
11:00 AM ET
Notice of Intent declaration window closes4/26/2024
Completed proposals due5/15/2024
Selection of top submission / Notification to unsuccessful submissions6/1/2024
Installation and Dedication11/1/2024

Submission and Application

The successful submission of this request will provide a proposal that clearly describes the concept behind the artwork and how the artwork will be created within the given timeframe, including recruiting someone to act as a faculty advisor (that person will receive a stipend per academic affairs.)

To submit a proposal in response to this RFP, please share your intent to submit a proposal for this request with Chelsey Sundberg by April 26, 2024 by emailing csundber@nmu.edu.

Your completed proposal is due on or before May 15, 2024 and must be emailed to Chelsey Sundberg via csundber@nmu.edu.

exterior of the NMU WellBeing Center

The WellBeing Center at NMU represents a centralized location on campus to house the concepts of physical health and mental health under one roof as a tangible reminder of the services available for students. By providing these services in one campus location, NMU is able to increase the accessibility of wellbeing to all members of its community and demonstrate the dedication of integrated health and wellness into the culture at Northern.