Teaching Artist Institute 2025

The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is seeking a qualified organization to serve as the Program Coordinator for the Teaching Artist Institute scheduled for June 2025 on Oʻahu. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing all logistical aspects of the event, including coordinating travel arrangements such as flights and shuttles for approximately 70 attendees from neighbor islands and Oʻahu, as well as booking accommodations for out-of-town teaching artists. Additionally, they will oversee catering and food services, assist in developing the professional development program for teaching artists, and act as the primary point of contact for coordinating speakers and presenters, including their travel and lodging needs. The contractor must also prepare for potential virtual or online backup plans and participate in regular planning meetings with the Arts Education Specialist to ensure smooth execution of the event. The contract, with a value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, is managed by the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services, with a response deadline of January 17, 2025. Interested organizations can find further details and submit proposals through the Hawaii e-Procurement system. The project emphasizes comprehensive event coordination, logistical management, and collaboration to ensure a successful in-person professional development experience for Hawaii’s teaching artists.