Public Art Opportunities

The Teton County Justice Center is seeking two original artworks for their upcoming facility – one to be suspended in the interior stairwell and a second, stand-alone exterior sculpture. Both works will be created by the same artist and should be conceptually related.
Budget: $175,000 – Deadline: April 20, 2026

The City of Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a public artist to design, fabricate, and install public artwork within the intersection of State Route 88 and Superstition Blvd. The artwork should be highly visible and reflect the character, landscape, and culture of the city.
Budget: $250,000 – Deadline: April 30, 2026

The Sheridan Public Arts Committee is seeking proposals to create a sculpture memorializing the Iron Riders of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry. The artwork should be grounded primarily in realism, representing the lived experience and strength of the Iron Riders.
Budget: $200,000 – Deadline: April 30, 2026

The City of Park City is seeking proposals from experienced artists or artist teams for artwork that will enhance up to 21 bus shelters throughout Park City, celebrating the spirit of “Timeless Connections.” Artists may submit designs for one or multiple shelters, or propose a cohesive concept for the entire collection. 
Budget: $5,000-10,000 per shelter – Deadline: May 1, 2026

The City of Aurora, CO is seeking a three-dimensional public art installation that will enhance Skywatch Park and reflect the unique character and identity of this elevated community space. The selected artwork should respond to the park’s defining feature — its expansive sky views — and create a meaningful, contemplative experience for visitors.
Budget: $50,000 – Deadline: May 6, 2026

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

The City of Hopkins, MN is seeking proposals for a mural that will support community members and Light Rail Transit riders with creative placemaking and wayfinding. The mural must feature a bird, or birds, identified by the National Audubon Society as vulnerable in the Hopkins area.
Budget: $32,000 – Deadline: April 24, 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 City of Bentonville’s Public Art Advisory Board and Bentonville Parks and Recreation are seeking proposals for sculptural artwork in the new cricket pitch in Creekside Park. The artwork should function as a landmark in the park and incorporate themes related to the game of cricket.
Budget: $30,000 – Deadline: April 29, 2026

The Women’s Art Initiative of Rock Hill, SC is seeking proposals from artists to create a contemporary outdoor sculpture/design feature for the Emmett Scott Recreation Center. The artwork should reflect the local history of Rock Hill and emphasize the value of music and education.
Budget: $30,000 – Deadline: April 30, 2026

The City of Suwanee Public Arts Commission is seeking qualifications to create a signature sculpture for a new urban-style park in the city center. The committee would like an interactive piece that becomes a hallmark of the area.
Budget: $1,000,000 – Deadline: April 30, 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 City of Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department invites artists to submit their qualifications to design a sculptural or three-dimensional artwork for the Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington, OH. The selected work should define a gathering space within the center, fostering a welcoming environment that supports health, wellness, and connection.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: May 1, 2026

The City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Housing Authority are seeking artist qualifications for a new mural in Chattanooga’s Westside neighborhood. The mural should be inspired by the local neighborhood and create an iconic presence in the heart of the community.
Budget: $40,000 – Deadline: May 3, 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 City of San Bruno, CA is seeking proposals for a site‑specific, painted outdoor mural on the exterior south‑facing wall of a specified building. The designated wall is one of two walls that frame and define Centennial Plaza, offering high visibility from within the plaza, along surrounding walkways, and to passing drivers. 
Budget: $65,000 – Deadline: May 11, 2026

The City of Pompano Beach, FL is seeking artists to design, fabricate, and install an exterior sculpture for the Ali Cultural Center. The theme of the sculpture is “Rooted Pride, Living Legacy.”
Budget: $35,000 – Deadline: May 12, 2026

The Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute is seeking an artist to create suspended artwork for the interior stairwell of The Quest, an upcoming collaborative business hub. The artwork should have a dynamic feel and reflect the economic innovations of the city.
Budget: $20,000 – Deadline: May 13, 2026

The City of O'Fallon, MO is seeking an artist to create a live, patriotic-themed artwork during their upcoming Fourth of July Festival. The selected artist will be required to be onsite July 1-4 as a demonstrator, painting the bench over the four days of the Heritage and Freedom Festival.  
Budget: $4,000 – Deadline: May 15, 2026

Northwood Ravin, in partnership with the Decatur Arts Alliance, seeks qualifications from artists for the Halo Decatur Public Art Mural Project, consisting of five exterior murals within a new mixed-use development in Decatur, GA. Community input will help select mural artists, ensuring Halo remains a hub for creativity and engagement.
Budget: $178,500 – Deadline: May 15, 2026

The City of Bentonville’s Public Art Advisory Committee is seeking proposals for a large-scale sculptural artwork to be installed inside the roundabout at Water Tower Rd and SE 8th Street. The artwork should function as a site-specific landmark that is not distracting to drivers.
Budget: $50,000 – Deadline: May 27, 2026

The City of Orlando invites professional artists to submit preliminary proposals for a public art installation at Fire Station 18 in Orlando, FL. The artwork should honor the service, courage, and professionalism of Orlando’s firefighters while reflecting the station’s unique connection to emergency response, and forward momentum.
Budget: $53,377 – Deadline: May 22, 2026

The City of Corvallis, OR invites artists to create a site-responsive work for a new Parks Maintenance Facility located within Avery Park. This project offers a unique opportunity to situate artwork at the intersection of natural systems, public life, and the often-unseen labor that sustains shared spaces.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: May 31, 2026

The City of Merriam and Merriam Public Art Committee invite public artists to submit qualifications for the creation of an interactive sculpture for the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail in Merriam, KS. The sculpture should be site-specific while drawing on themes of nature.
Budget: $250,000 – Deadline: June 5, 2026

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for artwork for the newly designed Asheville Regional Airport terminal. The artwork should advance the guiding design principle of the terminal, which is to represent “a modern gateway, humbly rooted in natural beauty.”
Budget: $400,000 – Deadline: June 22, 2026

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists or artist teams for artworks at the new STEM Complex at Southern University and A&M College. The committee is looking for one artist or team to develop a cohesive series of three related artworks at key locations in the building.
Budget: $405,000 – Deadline: June 29, 2026

The City of Winston-Salem's Public Art Commission is launching the CNI Resident Artist Project, a one-time artist residency funded through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Public Art Revitalization Program. The artist will collaborate with the Public Art Commission to work with East Winston-Salem residents to develop an artistic project that is community-focused.  
Budget: $300,000 – Deadline: June 29, 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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