Request for Qualifications 

Temporary Art Installation Opportunity at Tysons Corner Center in Fairfax, VA

Summary

ArtsFairfax is accepting qualifications from artists, artist teams, and arts organizations for temporary art installations at Tysons Corner Center, a mixed-use destination owned by Macerich. The company is seeking artists and arts organizations to activate areas of the shopping center and outdoor plaza with art. 

The selected artists/teams/organizations will provide visual art exhibitions for temporary installation at the shopping center. Both static and interactive installations will be considered.

Background

ArtsFairfax has partnered with Macerich, the owners and developers of Tysons Corner Center, to showcase local artists, artist teams, and arts organizations, particularly those who live or work in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church. Through a series of temporary art installations, the millions of people who explore Tysons Corner Center’s retail and entertainment offerings will discover the diversity, creativity, and quality of visual artists from the Fairfax region.

Tysons Corner Center offers a mix of more than 300 retail brands, 40 dining destinations, a Hyatt Regency, VITA Luxury Apartments, and a 16-screen stadium seating and IMAX 3D AMC Theatres. Tysons’ outdoor plaza offers concerts and community events. 

Tysons Corner Center is located about ten miles west of Washington, D.C. just off the Capital Beltway (I-495) near the intersection of Routes 7 and 123.

The goal for this initiative is to use the arts to engage the general public and reflect Macerich’s investment in the local community. ArtsFairfax and Macerich are looking for artwork that will:

1. Use the arts to activate the space while creating a unique environment.

2. Brand Tysons Corner Center as an innovative retail & entertainment community with a contemporary, progressive, and creative character.

3. Promote the work of local artists and arts organizations.

Exhibition Spaces

The exhibition spaces use existing, adequate lighting and vary throughout the center. Selected artists/teams will be responsible for matting, framing, glazing, security mounting, pedestals, cases, and/or other necessary preparation and installation of the work in a public space. 

Wall Spaces

Ideal for 2-D art. Ceiling height is approximately 9 ft and widths vary. No art can be installed from the ceiling. 

Courtyards – Indoor and Outdoor Spaces Available

Ideal for 3-D art. Pedestals and display boxes need to be provided and installed by programmer/artist if needed. No art can be installed from the ceiling. Sculpture, objects, and installations can be placed in the center of the space. 

If selected, a space at the center will be chosen by Macerich that best displays your work. The space is fully accessible during Tysons Corner Center regular hours of Monday through Saturday from 10AM-9PM and Sunday from 11AM – 7PM. 

Security

Exhibition spaces are well lit with cameras on site as well as strolling mall security.

Insurance

Macerich will not provide insurance. Artists are required to have a liability policy that covers them for the onsite installation of the Artwork. Insurance on the Artwork itself is optional, although recommended, as Macerich is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to the Artwork while it is on display at the Center. 

Submissions

Applications must be submitted on-line at https://artsfairfax.submittable.com. Applications will remain open and considered on a rolling basis. 

The following materials will be required to be uploaded: 

1. Statement of Interest and description of your work or project, 

2. Resume outlining your professional accomplishments; priority will be given to applicants with past exhibition experience. 

3. Installation shots of past exhibitions/work of similar scope, scale. 

Selection Process, Timeline, and Criteria

Eligibility

Professional artists, design professionals, and arts organizations are invited to apply as individuals or teams; one or more member must serve as the applicant. The applicant must live or work in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church.

Contracts will be awarded on a rolling basis pending available spaces.

Each temporary art exhibition will be installed for a minimum of 8 weeks. Artists/teams/organizations may apply more than once.

Macerich and Turning Art, Inc. will be the determiner of selection. All fees and project costs will be negotiated between Macerich/Turning Art and artist/artist team/organization.

Questions about the submission process can be directed to: 

Please contact Allison Mui at amui@artsfairfax.org.

Capital One Hall includes a state-of-the-art Main performance Hall, The Vault black box theatre, and Classrooms available for community use at specially negotiated rates for Fairfax County-based non-profit arts groups and arts-related programming by Fairfax County government agencies and Fairfax County Public schools. ArtsFairfax is accepting online applications for arts use of the spaces by eligible Fairfax County community arts organizations and agencies on behalf of the County. Applications will be screened for eligibility and provided to the County. Approved arts organizations and programs will be submitted to Capital One Hall's operator for integration into the Season VI schedule.

  Please visit https://artsfairfax.org/capitalonehall/ to view information on the Technical Specifications, Sample Contract, Costs, Seasonal List Development Calendar, and Application Process.
 

Each organization can submit one application for all of the events they wish to apply for. Each application contains questions about the unique performances you wish to apply for, and use of all available spaces (Main Hall, Vault, and Classrooms).

The sixth season starts September 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027.

  If you're interested in using only the atrium, other non-arts spaces, or dates outside the designated for community use in the Capital One Hall, please contact info@CapitalOneHall.com. These spaces/dates are not covered by the Capital One Hall Community Partnership application process.

  Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025 at 7pm EST.