Public Art Opportunities

Weber State University (WSU), in partnership with Ogden city, is seeking proposals for temporary outdoor public art for Dumke Arts Plaza. The proposals should be for four sculptures or a site-specific installation and can include a video component.
Budget: $35,000 – Deadline: July 15, 2026

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Arts at the Airport Program seeks to commission an artist to create custom conference tables to be placed inside the new Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Headquarters and Police Station building. This artwork will be thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the airport.
Budget: $80,000 – Deadline: Aug. 27, 2026

The City of Surprise, AZ is seeking qualifications from artists for the creation of a permanent public artwork at the new Police Substation. The artwork should complement the architecture of the facility while contributing to the identity of this growing area of the city.
Budget: $165,000 – Deadline: Aug. 31, 2026

The Arts & Science Council is accepting qualifications from U.S.-based artists/artist teams for a public art opportunity for the City of Charlotte’s Animal Care & Control center (ACC) located in Charlotte, NC. The artwork should reference ACC’s vision of being a connected, compassionate community where people and pets thrive together in safety and health.
Budget: $168,500 – Deadline: July 10, 2026

Creative Philadelphia is seeking to commission a series of permanent interpretive panels with integrated augmented reality (AR) components at the Municipal Services Building in Center City Philadelphia. This public art commission is part of a broader initiative that includes an upcoming public sculpture of Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander by artist Vinnie Bagwell.
Budget: $250,000 – Deadline: July 12, 2026

DFW Airport seeks to commission an artist to create a suspended artwork above a landing area used by arriving passengers exiting Terminal C. The artwork should create a “wow-worthy” experience and reflect a distinct sense of place.
Budget: $725,000 – Deadline: July 16, 2026

DFW Airport seeks to commission an artist to create a suspended or integrated artwork in the ceiling above a seating area located past security, where passengers await their flights. The artwork should provide a calming effect for travelers, offering a moment of intimate contemplation for those exiting security.
Budget: $500,000 – Deadline: July 16, 2026

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority is seeking qualifications from artists or teams to create a three-dimensional artwork in the terminal’s “meeter greeter” area near baggage claim. The piece should create a welcoming, visually engaging first impression while celebrating Fort Wayne’s aviation history
Budget: $200,000 – Deadline: July 17, 2026

The Hampton Commission on the Arts, in partnership with the Hampton Arts Foundation, invites artists and artist teams to submit entries for the creation of permanent public artworks in Downtown Hampton, VA. Acceptable forms include murals, sculptures, installations (including interactive or kinetic elements), and integrated landscape features.
Budget: $150,000 – Deadline: July 17, 2026

The Orange County Public Art Review Board is seeking applications from artists for the Orange County Barber Park Recreation Center in southeast Orlando, FL. Proposed artwork should create a dynamic environment that encourages interaction and playfulness.
Budget: $29,100 – Deadline: July 24, 2026

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County invites artists to submit qualifications to create a sculpture for Memorial Park in Athens, GA. The selected artist(s) will work with stakeholders and government staff to create a public artwork that enhances the user experience and complements the selected site.
Budget: $35,000 – Deadline: July 24, 2026

The City of Lewisville, TX is seeking qualifications from artists interested in creating artwork for the newly re-developed College Street beautification project. The Advisory Board is looking for artist-designed benches that reflect a variety of styles and materials while remaining accessible to all visitors.
Budget: $120,000 – Deadline: July 25, 2026

ArtsWA and the University of Washington Seattle are seeking an artist or artist team to create engaging, unique, and contemporary artwork for the Chemical Sciences Building and its surroundings. The Committee is interested in artwork that evokes or reflects on the innovative, interdisciplinary research that takes place within the building.
Budget: $360,000 – Deadline: July 30, 2026

The Public Art Program of the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture requests qualifications from artists or artist teams interested in creating artwork for the Campbell Green Recreation Center. The artwork must be innovative, highly visible, and spark curiosity in viewers.
Budget: $136,000 – Deadline: July 31, 2026

Hillsborough County, FL Public Art Program is seeking qualifications from artists to create artwork for the Southshore Sportsplex in Hillsborough County. The committee is interested in an exterior sculpture that celebrates the positive character traits developed by playing team sports.
Budget: $125,000 – Deadline: Aug. 4, 2026

The City of Kansas City, MO One Percent for Art Program seeks qualifications from artists interested in creating a permanent 3-D public artwork in the historic Martin City neighborhood. All art must fit within a 20’ diameter reserved space on the southeast corner of 135th and Holmes.
Budget: $270,000 – Deadline: Aug. 10, 2026

The City of Bothell, WA is seeking artists to collaborate with the parks design team on an artwork for a new inclusive outdoor playground at Cedar Grove Park. The art will be built into the playground design elements that bring sensory richness, visual identity, and opportunities for interaction.
Budget: $80,000 – Deadline: Aug. 17, 2026

The City of Sarasota, FL invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a public art installation at the City’s One Stop Shop. Proposals may include sculptural, architectural, mural-based, relief-based, mosaic, light-based, interpretive, or mixed-media artworks.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: Aug. 31, 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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