Public Art Opportunities

Center for the Arts in Jackson, WY is seeking an artist to create a bold, imaginative, and enduring outdoor sculpture installation for The Center Park to celebrate their 20th anniversary. This opportunity is limited to the first 250 applicants.
Budget: $150,000 – Deadline: Mar. 1, 2026

Adams County Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Arts seeks an artist or artist team to create a series of original sculptures for a group of medians running down Pecos Street in southwest Adams County, CO. The sculptures will be in a highly trafficked area and should capture the vibrant energy of the urban neighborhood.
Budget: $350,000 – Deadline: Mar. 1, 2026

Clark County, NV is seeking an artist or artist team to create sculptural artwork for the Red Rock Legacy Trail. The artwork should celebrate cycling while honoring lost cyclists, reflecting themes such as community and connection, adventure, and safety/advocacy.
Budget: $102,375 – Deadline: Mar. 2, 2026

The University of Wyoming is seeking qualifications from artists interested in creating artwork for the upcoming Aquatic Center on campus in Laramie, WY. The committee has selected an interior wall as the preferred site and welcomes a range of artistic approaches that explore themes of movement, light, and athleticism.
Budget: $90,000 – Deadline: Mar. 2, 2026

The Town of Mead, CO is seeking submissions from an artist/artist team to develop art concepts for two roundabouts. The artworks should function as gateway features within the roundabouts that welcome people to the town and reflect Mead’s small-town agrarian charm.
Budget: $350,000 – Deadline: Mar. 10, 2026

Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for the 48th Avenue Center in Denver, CO. Artwork should be welcoming, comforting, colorful, and convey a sense of safety.
Budget: $66,000 – Deadline: Mar. 16, 2026

Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for the 47th and Telluride Park in Denver, CO. Artworks should be colorful, engaging, and help amplify the stories of the area in a culturally relevant way.
Budget: $90,000 – Deadline: Mar. 16, 2026

Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for Buchtel Boulevard in Southwest Denver. The artwork should enhance the Buchtel Boulevard corridor and contribute to a more welcoming and visually compelling environment.
Budget: $120,000 – Deadline: Mar. 19, 2026

The Albuquerque Public Art Program seeks to commission a 3-D artwork to be located in the Uptown Neighborhood. The selection committee is interested in sculptural artworks that can serve as a landmark aimed at enhancing the vitality of the area.
Budget: $65,000 – Deadline: Mar. 20, 2026

Ogden City’s Public Art Program, in collaboration with Visit Ogden, the MarketStar Foundation, and MarketStar, seeks to commission an artist, or a group of artists, to design a mural in celebration of the forthcoming 2034 Olympic Winter Games. The artwork should symbolize local pride, celebrate Olympic spirit, showcase Utah's stunning natural landscapes, and highlight Weber County's cultural history.
Budget: $110,000 – Deadline: Mar. 20, 2026

Ogden City’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create a permanent public art installation along Kiesel Avenue in downtown Ogden. Utilizing the existing suspended cable infrastructure, the artwork should enhance the pedestrian experience through the integration of form, materials, and lighting.
Budget: $120,000 – Deadline: Mar. 20, 2026

The Town of Pagosa Springs, CO is seeking proposals from artists or artist teams for a new public art installation at Centennial Park. The selected artwork should incorporate geothermal heating panels that will be provided by the town to reflect Centennial Park’s identity as Pagosa Springs’ geothermal campus.
Budget: $20,000 – Deadline: Apr. 2, 2026

The Salt Lake County Arts & Culture Advisory Board is seeking new board members to serve as community advocates, support participation in the County’s cultural programs, and provide guidance on arts policies, programs, and public art initiatives. 
Budget: n/a – Deadline: n/a

Please note, projects marked with ⊗  indicates the artist(s) may be requested to supply uncompensated services to apply.

The City of Alexandria, VA Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications to create public art as part of the City’s renovation of Powhatan Park. The selected artist/artist team will design, fabricate, and install gateway or entrance features at the two primary pedestrian entrances into the park.
Budget: $110,000 – Deadline: Mar. 3, 2026

The City of Tamarac, Florida is seeking to commission an artist or artist team to create a vibrant sculpture for the entrance to Caporella Park’s parking lot. The sculpture should be vibrant, colorful, and  enticing to pedestrians and passerby traffic, both day and night. 
Budget: $45,000 – Deadline: Mar. 6, 2026

The Georgetown Heritage Arts + Culture Program is inviting artists to submit conceptual proposals for new, temporary public art installations in Washington, D.C. Proposed artworks should be imaginative, site-responsive, and accessible to the public.
Budget: $25-40,000/project – Deadline: Mar. 6, 2026

Risewell Homes, in partnership with the City of Dublin, CA, invites artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications for a new public art project at the upcoming Dublin Center. This new development project will include hundreds of residencies, alongside retail space and a large park.
Budget: $750,000 – Deadline: Mar. 6, 2026

The City of Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency invites artists or artist teams to submit qualifications for the creation of a sculpture for a busy roundabout in East Tampa. The sculpture should reflect the history, culture, and spirit of the local community.
Budget: $200,000 – Deadline: Mar. 16, 2026

Tampa International Airport seeks to commission eight artists to create bold, innovative public artwork for the expanding airport. Art should reflect the natural resources and rich cultural heritage of the region, while celebrating the legacy of Tampa Bay as the birthplace of commercial aviation.
Budget: $200,000 to $1,200,000 – Deadline: Mar. 19, 2026

Palm Beach County's Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create artwork for interior walls of the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station #24. Artwork should be inspired by the public safety mission of professional firefighters and paramedics and foster a sense of community pride.
Budget: $110,000 – Deadline: Apr. 2, 2026

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program is seeking qualifications from artists or artist teams interested in creating a site-specific public artwork at Alost Hall, Northwestern State University’s new primary academic building. Both interior and exterior locations for artwork are open for consideration.
Budget: $264,000 – Deadline: Apr. 27, 2026

Norman Arts Council, on behalf of The City of Norman, is seeking an artist or artist team to create an interactive or kinetic artwork for the University Town Center, a new development in Norman, OK. The artwork should appeal to both residents and visitors and function in daylight as well as nighttime hours.
Budget: $350,000 – Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for a site-specific, exterior public art installation at the new Origin Bank Center for Student-Athlete Success at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. The artwork should feature a realistic and recognizable depiction of the Louisiana Tech Bulldog mascot.
Budget: $88,000 – Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for a site-specific public artwork for the Nicholls State University School of Nursing in Thibodaux, LA. The artwork should reflect the legacy of the nursing profession, the values of the School of Nursing, and the cultural and environmental context of South Louisiana. 
Budget: $135,000 – Deadline: May 7, 2026

The Western States Arts Federation’s Public Art Art Archive invites artists who are not already listed, to submit artwork for inclusion in a national online database of public art. To be considered, you must be a professional artist who has completed and installed public artwork.
Budget: N/A – Deadline: Rolling

Please note, projects marked with ⊗  indicates the artist(s) may be requested to supply uncompensated services to apply.

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