Request for Qualifications: 2025 Event Photography for The Arts Commission

Apply by April 2 at 11:59pm

PROJECT INTENT

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo is seeking photography coverage of events and activities of The Arts Commission in 2025. Use of the photos include printed materials, social media, updates to The Arts Commission website, and other promotional and marketing materials.

ELIGIBILITY

The project is open to all artists, age 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability.

TIMELINE:

March 20, 2025 Request Launched
April 2, 2025 Deadline for Submission of Qualifications
April 9, 2025 Finalists Selected for Bids
April 23, 2025 Project Awarded

The Arts Commission reserves the right to change the project timeline. Depending on the schedule of the selected contractor and that of The Arts Commission, the project start date may be changed and will be mutually agreed upon.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The project consists of photo coverage of public and private events of The Arts Commission between the dates of May 2, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Coverage dates include but are not limited to:

The Mix Fundraiser - May 2, 2025, 7-11pm
Art Loop: Middle Grounds - June 21, 2025, 12-4pm
Art Loop: Young and Arty Summer Party - July 27, 2025, 12-4pm
Young Artists at Work - July 2025
Artomatic 419 Exhibition - September 19-21, 2025
Intersection Exhibition Reception - September 11, 2025 5-7pm
Art Loop: Literati - October 16, 2025, 5-8pm
Holiday Trunk Show - November 21-22, 2025
Art Loop: Holly Trolley Gallery Hop, December 4, 2025, 5-9pm
Annual Reception and Merit Awards Ceremony, December 2025

Event schedule is subject to change. Additional coverage may be requested as needed.

HOW TO APPLY

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Letter of Interest: The letter should be no more than one page and should explain the artist’s interest in the project.
Hourly Rate: List your typical hourly rate for event photography.
Link to Portfolio: Please include a working link to a professional portfolio or website with clear representations of your work.

WHERE TO SUBMIT MATERIALS
Submit materials via the form at
theartscommission.wufoo.com/forms/2025-event-photography-request-for-qualifications/

DEADLINE
All submissions must be received by 11:59pm on April 2, 2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Chloe Nousias, Marketing and Communications Manager of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo at 419-254-2787 ext. 1015 or at cnousias@theartscommission.org.

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The Arts Commission
1838 Parkwood Ave
Suite 120
Toledo, Ohio 43604
419-254-ARTS (2787)

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Statement

Inclusion, diversity, equity and access are fundamentally important to our work at The Arts Commission. Our aim is to provide access and opportunity to art and culture for all in our community. It is our committed practice to stand alongside, listen and act based upon community needs. We have a responsibility to advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity and access. The Arts Commission will continue to deepen this practice as we move into the future.

The Arts Commission believes that the arts can provide the space to foster conversations that bring us together. The arts have long stood in the gap as a bridge between cultures. They have served as a place to support healing, as well as a place to develop and exchange compassion. We trust the arts in this role. By embracing our differences and celebrating our similarities we build a more vibrant, just, and inclusive society.

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