Public Art Opportunities

Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create public artworks for La Raza Park. The artwork is envisioned as a welcoming community anchor and “third space”—a place that inspires connection, invites people to gather and linger, and sparks conversation about the park, its cultural heritage, and the community’s future.
Budget: $136,000 – Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026

The City of Grand Junction and the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture are seeking an artist to create original artwork for a greenhouse planned as part of a potential High Desert Botanical Campus. The artwork should be exciting and respond thoughtfully to the greenhouse environment and its surrounding context.
Budget: $2,000 – Deadline: Oct. 18, 2026

The Town of Basalt, CO, through the Basalt Public Arts Commission is accepting proposals to create a unique sculpture for the Town of Basalt that will be located within the landscaped roundabout at Willits Town Center in West Basalt. The sculpture should capture the atmosphere, energy, and architectural character of the surrounding area.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: Oct. 23, 2026

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is seeking qualifications from artists who are interested in creating outdoor artwork for Fire Station 36, located in Albuquerque, NM. The goal is to create a meaningful visual landmark through collaboration with firefighters and local community members.
Budget: $80,000 – Deadline: Oct. 23, 2026

The City of South Salt Lake and South Salt Lake Arts are requesting qualifications from artists to design and fabricate a permanent, large-scale artistic shade structure. This signature piece will serve as the functional and aesthetic anchor for the lawn portion of the Water Tower Plaza.
Budget: $90,000 – Deadline: Oct. 30, 2026

The City of Avondale, AZ is seeking artists interested in creating artwork for the upcoming Donatela Park.The art should reflect the characteristics of the surrounding area and encourage people to learn, play, and connect.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: Nov. 3, 2026

The City of Fort Collins, CO, Art in Public Places Program is seeking artists to create public artwork for the Water Quality Services Division Building Project. This work is intended to be a permanent addition to the City of Fort Collins, so maintenance and conservation should be considered.
Budget: $295,000 – Deadline: Nov. 16, 2026

The City of Portsmouth Public Art Review Committee is seeking proposals from artists for artwork at the Hanover parking garage in Portsmouth, NH. There is a strong preference for mural work on either the inside or outside of the garage.
Budget: $60,000 – Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay is seeking qualifications from artists to create artwork for the campus expansion project. The selected artist will create a permanent, architecturally integrated artwork that serves as both a functional screening element and a defining visual landmark along John Ringling Boulevard.
Budget: $800,000 – Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026

The City of Mountain View Visual Arts Committee seeks to commission one or more artists to create public artwork for one to three locations at the new Public Safety Building in Mountain View, CA. Artworks should visually express themes of community resilience, historical legacy, guardianship and partnership, safety, protection, and reciprocal community support.
Budget: $400,000 – Deadline: Oct. 16, 2026

The City of Orlando, FL invites professional artists and artist teams to submit preliminary proposals for a permanent monumental sculpture for a new community park in the Lake Nona community. The sculpture should serve as a visual landmark for the park while complementing the modern architecture and landscape of the surrounding area.
Budget: $130,000 – Deadline: Oct. 18, 2026

Palm Beach County's Art in Public Places program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create artwork for the renovated Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex. The desired artwork should be made of tiles (e.g., ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, stone, glass) to be surface-mounted to walls.
Budget: $348,000 – Deadline: Oct. 19, 2026

Louisville Downtown Partnership is seeking an artist or artist-led design team to create a functional public art installation for an under-utilized green space in Downtown Louisville. The artwork should address the lack of seating, shade, or lighting in the space.
Budget: $75,000 – Deadline: Oct. 19, 2026

The City of Ann Arbor, MI invites artists to submit qualifications to create a permanent public artwork along the Nixon Road corridor. This opportunity is part of the city’s streetscape improvements to Nixon Road, spanning approximately one mile between Huron Parkway and Dhu Varren/Green Road.
Budget: $75,000 – Deadline: Oct. 23, 2026

The City of Minneapolis invites artists to create public artwork for the Graco Park Tunnel. The goal of the artwork is to commemorate and celebrate the rich and culturally unique communities in the area.
Budget: $250,000 – Deadline: Oct. 26, 2026

The City of Hilliard, OH is seeking qualifications from an artist or an artist team to create an outdoor sculpture at The Well, a new recreation and wellness facility. The artwork should reflect the character of Hilliard and enhance the city’s visual landscape.
Budget: $75,000 – Deadline: Oct. 26, 2026

The Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture Art in Public Places Program is seeking an artist/team to create artwork for the newly renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. While the artwork may be figurative, abstract, or non-objective in design, it should speak to the theme of civil rights.
Budget: $151,000 – Deadline: Oct. 27, 2026

The Preservation Society of Newport County, RI invites artists to submit proposals for site-specific, functional garden benches inspired by the landscapes, horticultural traditions, and history of Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, RI.
Budget: $3,000 – Deadline: Nov. 1, 2026

The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artists to create artwork for the newly renovated Tangelo Park Community Center in Orlando, FL. The artwork should reflect themes of community, family, and/or historical perspectives documenting the local community.
Budget: $28,200 – Deadline: Nov. 4, 2026

The City of Olympia, WA is seeking artists to develop site-specific artwork for two projects as part of the Olympia Art Crossings Project. The two project locations are along civic boulevards and mark primary gateways to downtown Olympia. This opportunity is open to artists with a connection to Olympia.
Budget: $55,000/project – Deadline: Dec. 8, 2026

Chicago City Murals invites professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a large-scale outdoor mural celebrating neighborhood identity, everyday life, and the cultural energy of Chicago. The goal is to create a welcoming neighborhood landmark that feels distinctly connected to Chicago while allowing the selected artist significant creative freedom.
Budget: $100,000 – Deadline: Dec. 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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