The below is an abridged version of the RFP. To view the full document, please view here.


 

Introduction

Every year, Arts Connect hosts the State of the Arts in Education Symposium (SOTAIE). This event convenes a diverse community of stakeholders to celebrate accomplishments in arts education and to consider how we might improve arts access across Houston schools. As part of this event, we release an annual State of the Arts in Houston ISD Data Report. Incorporating vital data collected from Houston ISD campuses, this report highlights opportunities to strengthen our city's K-12 arts ecosystem as we strive to ensure equitable access to the arts for all Houston students. 

Arts Connect invites qualified graphic designers to submit proposals for design services in support of the State of the Arts in Education Symposium on Thursday, April 24, 2025.


 

Scope of Services 

Arts Connect seeks a graphic designer to work closely with our team in developing the branding identity and visual materials for this year’s State of the Arts in Education Symposium (SOTAIE). The scope of work for this partnership includes the following:

  • Event Branding and Identity (~20%) – established by or before January 24, 2025
  • Print and Digital Event Assets (~30%) – between January 6 - April 24, 2025 
  • Data Report (~40%) – between January 1 - April 1, 2025
  • Limited Pre-Event Support (<5%) – between April 10 - April 23, 2025


 

Qualifications

Arts Connect seeks a designer with experience in creating both polished event materials and professional quantitative reports. Ideal applicants will demonstrate:

  • Diverse creative portfolio including event-related collateral and reports, with design work in the arts, nonprofit, and/or education space a plus
  • Experience working with data visualization
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design software, tools, trends, and best practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to clarify priorities, offer direct feedback, meet deadlines, and pivot as needed
  • Strong and patient attention to detail
  • Ability to receive and incorporate feedback, both on a large-scale conceptual level and within the small details of a project
  • Enjoyment lending expertise and collaborating with a small team
  • Experience with Asana (not required)


 

Proposal Submission

Arts Connect is accepting proposals now through Monday, December 9th. Interested graphic designers will submit the following through Submittable:

  • Personal/Contact information
  • Qualifications                                   
  • We will collect your responses to brief open-ended questions regarding your ability to successfully complete key elements of the project
  • Minimum 1 Work Sample (up to 3 relevant examples)               
  • Portfolio/website (optional)
  • CV
  • References (optional)
  • Itemized cost proposal for deliverables listed in Scope of Services (As a nonprofit, we are working in a budget range of $5,000 - $7,000 for this project)

     

     

Please direct all questions to Meggie Monahan, Director of Partnership and Learning, at meggie@artsconnecthouston.org. We will review all submissions and select a designer based on demonstrated experience, portfolio, and budget alignment. All applicants will receive a response from Arts Connect by or before Monday, December 16th.

Thank you for your interest!

Arts Connect Houston