Public Art Opportunities

The Amazon Flats Housing Project is seeking multiple artists to create mosaics and murals for the new building site in Tucson, AZ. These artworks should enhance the space for residents and visitors of the building.
Budget: $122,935 – Deadline: Feb. 5, 2026

Pirate Ship, a pirate-themed shipping company, is seeking proposals for a large-scale mural that captures the essence of Jackson Hole with a pirate twist. Stakeholders are specifically looking for a mural depicting a pirate ship on Jackson Lake with the Tetons in the background.
Budget: $23,500 – Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026

The Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Public Art Program, in collaboration with Salt Lake City Public Lands, the Mayor’s Office, and project stakeholders is seeking an artist or artist team to create a central artwork for the Fleet Block Open Space near downtown Salt Lake City. The artwork should integrate seamlessly with the site’s landscape and serve as a place of connection and belonging, supporting visibility and care for all visitors.
Budget: $350,000 – Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026

The City of Flagstaff, AZ is seeking artists to design a large-scale mural on a water tank at Buffalo Park. The mural could reflect Flagstaff itself, Northern Arizona, the current activity and/or history of the park, or the communities that utilize it.
Budget: $300,000 – Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026

The City of Grand Junction and the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture are seeking an artist to create original artwork for the Recognition Wall in the Community Recreation Center. The artwork should provide excitement and interest for visitors and residents and should also utilize the design threads and color palette in the site details of the building. 
Budget: $50,000 – Deadline: Feb. 22, 2026

The City of Grand Junction and the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture are seeking an artist to create original artwork for the Community Recreation Center. Works in a variety of media and forms will be considered. Examples of media include, but are not limited to, metal, wood, plastics, and acrylic.
Budget: $20,000 – Deadline: Feb. 22, 2026

The City of Longmont’s Art in Public Places program, in partnership with Longmont Downtown Development Authority and the Longmont Creative District, seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create a mural in the heart of the Longmont Creative District in downtown Longmont, CO. The mural will play a central role in defining the visual identity of the area and should be exciting, memorable, and utilize a vibrant color palette.
Budget: $85,000 – Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026

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 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 Downtown Greenfield Mural Committee is seeking a muralist to create artwork celebrating America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Greenfield, IN is located in Hancock County–named after John Hancock himself.
Budget: $20,000 – Deadline: Feb. 6, 2026

The City of Stanwood, WA is seeking artwork for the upcoming Depot Park–an urban business district park designed to be a welcoming space for shoppers and visitors. Design should be both visually engaging and approachable and encourage visitors to explore and experience it up close. 
Budget: $50,000 – Deadline: Feb. 6, 2026

The Portland Public Art Committee is seeking qualifications from artists interested in creating artwork for the newly designed Portland Harbor Common Park in Portland, ME. The committee is looking for artwork that explores the interaction of water, land, and people, both in the past and in the future.
Budget: $150,000 – Deadline: Feb. 11, 2026

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency is seeking qualifications from artists for the creation of a figurative public sculpture honoring the families who gathered at Tampa Union Station during World War II. This sculpture will serve as a permanent tribute reflecting the emotional, social, and historical significance of Tampa’s home-front community during WWII.
Budget: $200,000 – Deadline: Feb. 22, 2026

The City of Raleigh, NC seeks to hire an artist or artist team to create artistic wayfinding and interactive seating on Fayetteville Street. The selected artwork should celebrate Raleigh, foster engaging moments, and help citizens and visitors navigate to major attractions downtown.
Budget: $300,000 – Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026

The County of Durham, NC is seeking artists or artist teams to design and install permanent public artworks in collaboration with county departments and other organizations. Multiple artists will be commissioned for various project locations, including but not limited to, Project BUILD, the Sheriff’s Training Facility, and the Durham County Utilities Administration Building.
Budget: Various – Deadline: Feb. 26, 2026

Redmond Municipal Airport invites artists to help shape the future of its terminal expansion through the creation of six site-specific artworks. The program seeks innovative, durable, and visually engaging pieces that celebrate Central Oregon’s landscapes, culture, and stories.
Budget: $1,000,000 – Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026

Florida’s Art in State Buildings program is seeking proposals for 2D or 3D artworks to be installed outside the newly constructed College of Business Legacy Hall building at Florida State University. Themes should reflect Legacy Hall’s role as the new southeast gateway to the university and its purpose in strengthening connections between the academic community, the downtown Tallahassee business corridor, and the broader regional landscape.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: Feb. 27, 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

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

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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