21 Call for Artists Coast to Coast
Wow! 21 different sculpture opportunities in this call for artists post! Deadlines start as early as July 30 and run through the month of August. There are art on loan programs, purchases of existing artwork and commission opportunities of varying sizes.
And don’t forget to check out our last post for additional opportunities for sculptors with upcoming deadlines.
Oerman-RocheTrailhead Public Art
Superior, Colorado
Summary: This project offers two possible opportunities and both application processes are open simultaneously: 1) Direct purchase of existing and available sculpture (Call for Entry), and 2) Commission of a site-specific design (Request for Qualifications).
The vision of the Oerman-Roche Trailhead project is to feature a site-specific design commission or an existing sculpture available for purchase. The selected design will be welcoming and draw people to experience its peaceful, meditative qualities before entering into the trail area. The design can be comprised of a number of natural materials from stone, wood, glass and/or metal to recycled materials. The placement of the design feature at the site will highlight and showcase the view looking west toward the mountain range by means of a curved, circular or post and lintel design, and it will be situated in the western portion of the newly constructed trailhead and parking lot.
The site-specific design commission or purchased sculpture may incorporate unique, creative and historic design elements, and embody the Town motto: “The Gateway to Boulder Valley”. Further, this piece will provide a space that is educational, accessible and useful for all age groups and abilities. Note: The Historical Commission has already prepared signage for the trailhead and is in favor of incorporating their designs into this project, which include a photograph of roughly the same view, circa 1930.
Budget: Each project has a $30,000 budget.
Deadline: 7/30/20, 11:59 p.m. Mountain
How to Apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents at least 18 years of age.
Special Notes: Semi-finalists will be paid a stipend of $500 to prepare an installation plan or a proposal.
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DAA & MARTA Artbound RFQ – East Lake
Decatur, GA
Summary: The DAA and MARTA Artbound are seeking qualifications from Black artist/artist teams and creatives for public art installations at the East Lake, Decatur, and Avondale MARTA Stations.
While this project is inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and the call for racial justice and equity, the subject matter is not limited to these topics.
Budget: $8,000. Each accepted proposal will be allocated an $8,000 budget to realize their work. The jury will select three proposals for completion, one for each MARTA Station.
Deadline: 7/31/2020, midnight
How to apply: Google form
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions noted
Special Notes: The work should be original, site-specific, and durable enough to remain at each station at least six months.
Artworks should be ready for installation in the next three months.
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Temporary Art Installation at Riverside Adventure Park
Indianapolis, IN
Summary: Temporary Art Installation in golf course to park conversion.
In 2017 Indy Parks completed a master plan for the 800-acre Riverside Regional Park, which will guide the development of the park over the next 20 years. While the plan will have a long lifespan, there will be projects identified that can allow improvements to begin as soon as possible. Indy Parks is ready to begin a project which is focused on furthering the transformation of the former Riverside Golf Course into an adventure park.
The purpose of the temporary art installations is to demonstrate the potential of art on the site to the community during the conceptual design phase of the parks redesign process.
Budget: The budget for each installation is $5,000. The artist is expected to budget all costs associated with the fabrication and installation of the artwork. This includes materials, supplies, shipping, travel, lodging, equipment, etc.
Deadline: 11:59pm (Eastern), Monday August 3rd
How to apply: email, see link below for details
Eligibility Requirements: Professional artists, 18 years of age or older and live in the United States.
Special Notes: Due to the level of on-site activities that are anticipated, artists that live within 300 miles of Indianapolis will be given preference, but qualified artists from around the country are encouraged to apply.
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Civic Art Projects for Sunnyside Multi-Service and Health Center
Houston, TX
Summary: The Civic Art Program of the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) has identified two (2) possible separate opportunities for permanent works of public art in Houston’s Sunnyside Neighborhood.
Budget: $344,000: $210,000.00 for outdoor artwork; $134,000.00 for indoor artwork
Deadline: 8/10/2020, 11:59 pm CST
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all artists and artist-teams over 18 years of age residing and working in the Greater Houston Area
Special Notes: Please submit all questions in writing via email no later than July 31, 2020 at 5 pm CST to civicart@haatx.com. All answers to questions received by the question due date will be posted publicly.
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INFUSE: Purchase of 3D Sculptural Works of Art
Albuquerque, NM
Summary: The committee seeks small and medium scale works of 3-dimensional art that are made by artists residing in New Mexico, exemplifying compelling craftsmanship and technique, in a range of media including wood, stone, aggregates, synthetic materials, metals, paper, fiber, glass, ceramic, mixed media and assemblage. The committee is especially interested in small and medium scale, original 3-dimensional works of art.
Budget: $100,000 is available to purchase artworks to be acquired for the City of Albuquerque Public Art Collection. The Arts Board hopes to purchase artworks priced within an average range of $500 to $8,000.
Deadline: 8/13/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This is an open competition for all artists residing in the State of New Mexico, at least 18 years old. Proof of New Mexico residency may be required.
Special Notes: Because works must be specifically protected for public display by surrounding enclosures and unique display devices, we are limiting the scale of the works we will be seeking. These works will be exhibited indoors therefore we are asking artists to submit examples that are within specific size ranges.
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First City Public Sculpture Exhibition 2020
Vincennes, IN
Summary: The Public Art Project presents an opportunity for sculptors from across the nation to submit up to two (2) entries to the First City Public Sculpture Exhibition of large-scale public sculpture to be installed in the City of Vincennes. Sculptures will be on loan for a period of three years, at the end of which time they will be picked up by the artists and new works will be rotated in.
Budget: Artists will receive an honorarium totaling One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to help defray costs of transportation and installation. The honorarium will be distributed in three installments over the exhibition loan period.
Deadline: 8/14/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This is a national call for artists
Special Notes: All work must be original and available for sale.
Up to two sculptures may be entered. Entry fee for first sculpture is Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). Entry fee for second sculpture is Fifteen Dollars ($15.00).
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SCULPTURE IN THE PARKS 2020-2022
Chicago, IL
Summary: Chicago Sculpture International, in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, is seeking proposals from artists for the 2020-2022 Sculpture in the Parks Exhibition.
Budget: $3,000. Each sculpture will receive a $3000 stipend.
Deadline: 8/14/20, 11:59 Central
How to apply: email, see link below for instructions
Eligibility Requirements: This RFP is open to professional artists or artist teams 18 years of age or older.
Special Notes: Works must be large scale and suitable for outdoors. They will be placed near cultural centers (fieldhouses) within the parks, as determined by CPD. They will be installed on hardscape or softscape (grass), so artists must be prepared for either type of installation. There are no concrete pads for sculptures. Sculptures will be on view for two years, from October 2020 to October 2022 (exact dates to be determined).
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Tiny Home Village
Albuquerque, NM
Summary: The Bernalillo County Arts Board solicits a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists or artist teams for a public art project at the Tiny Home Village (THV) in Albuquerque. The THV provides a holistic housing intervention for people experiencing homelessness, prioritizing safe and dignified housing within a supported single-site community setting. The artwork will be located in the visitor parking area of the facility.
Budget: $43,000.
Deadline: 8/15/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists residing in New Mexico are invited to apply
Special Notes: The call is open to all artists regardless of previous experience in public art. The artwork must be durable and sensitive to the population of the Villagers.
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Solano Transportation Authority Public Sculptures
Suisun City, CA
Summary: The new building for the Solano Transportation Authority Office Building in Suisun City desires to have public art enhancing their new building that is currently being constructed.
Budget: $150,000 budget for two or more sculptures
Deadline: 8/17/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call is for Sculptors in the western region states
Special Notes: Possible themes or symbolic inspiration for the artwork could include transportation modes, history of transportation, or reflect the fast-changing world from where we were to where we are going through transportation. The work should not feel static but rather convey Mobility and Motion.
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Marsh Creek & Trawick Road | Public Art
Raleigh, NC
Summary: Create stand alone or integrated artwork along the Marsh Creek & Trawick Corridor. Up to three semi-finalists will be selected for interviews. Artists will interview remotely via Zoom and be paid a $250 stipend.
Potential opportunities include a stand alone sculpture, artwork sited along sidewalks or integrated into lighting, benches/bike racks or other site elements. The artist will work closely with the design team, project stakeholders, and residents to ensure a successful outcome.
Budget: $70,000
Deadline: 8/17/20, 10am Eastern
How to apply: SlideRoom
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be either a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident, and be at least 18 years of age.
Special Notes: Up to three semi-finalists will be selected for interviews. Artists who are traveling to Raleigh from out of town will be paid a $1000 stipend. (NOTE this may not be an option with the Coronavirus situation). Artists who live within a 100 mile radius or who interview via video-conference will be paid a $250 stipend.
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Pueblo Community College – San Juan Building
Pueblo, CO
Summary: Qualifications are requested from artists interested in creating a site-specific public artwork for the exterior of the San Juan Building at Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado.
Budget: $8,000
Deadline: 8/17/20, 11:59pm Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call is open to Colorado artists only
Special Notes: Semi-finalists will receive $750 as an honorarium for the creation of a design proposal.
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Northside Gateway Art
Spartanburg, SC
Summary: This project is a partnership between the Northside Development Group and Northside Gateway Art Committee to commission an iconic outdoor artwork for the new gateway plaza of the 500 Northside Station building located at 400 Howard Street at the corner of Howard Street and College Street in Spartanburg, SC. The artwork, to be designed and installed for public enjoyment and engagement, will be a visual extension of a community’s endeavors to become a “safe, vibrant, healthy community.”
Budget: $455,000
Deadline: 8/21/20, 5:00 pm Central
How to apply: CodaWorx
Eligibility Requirements: Local, regional and national professional artists and artist teams are invited to submit application
Special Notes: View and download the full RFP here
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Little Rock Airport Wall Artwork
Little Rock, AR
Summary: Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) is interested in commissioning an artist or artist team for an artwork opportunity in the recently renovated airport. The opportunity is for the design and possibly fabrication and installation of a site-specific wall-mounted work or installation project located on a curved wall in the concourse exit. The project should celebrate the natural beauty of the region and welcome people to Little Rock and Arkansas.
Budget: $100,000
The selected artist will receive a design fee of $10,000. An additional budget (estimated at $90,000) will be set for fabrication and installation and will be paid by the Airport.
Deadline: 8/23/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, artists must currently reside in Arkansas or have lived, worked or studied in the state.
Special Notes: The location for the wall-mounted artwork design or installation opportunity is a prominent wall in the passenger corridor, highly visible to those arriving at LIT as they exit the concourse into the terminal. The sweeping, curved wall is also visible from the pre-security lobby area, which was recently renovated.
The wall for artwork is roughly 31’- 6” long and 7’- 4” tall. It features a curved planter at its base which continues on past the wall, the planter face will not be part of the artwork.
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Floodplain Creative Education Display at Crabtree Creek
Raleigh, NC
Summary: Raleigh Arts, in partnership with the City of Raleigh’s Stormwater Management Division, is seeking an artist or creative to create an installation that educates residents about the floodplain at Crabtree Creek.
The creative educational display or artwork structure can be stand-alone or integrated into the site.
Budget: $35,000
Deadline: 8/24/20, 10am Eastern
How to apply: SlideRoom
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be either a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident, and be at least 18 years of age.
Special Notes: Up to three semi-finalists will be selected for interviews. Artists will interview remotely via Zoom and be paid a $250 stipend.
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I-4 Ultimate Public Art Opportunity
Orlando, FL
Summary: The City of Orlando (City) and its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) seek an artist or artist team (Artist) to create 3-dimensional artwork (Artwork) for a site (Site) generally located south of Colonial Dr., north of Concord St., east of Garland Ave. and I-4 and west of CSX railway corridor (See Exhibit “A”- Location Map). The proposed Artwork is to capture the distinct character or culture of the community and/or visually enhance public spaces, including the Site’s open space and surrounding area. To be located by the recently developed Colonial Drive (S.R.50) bicycle and pedestrian bridge, the proposed art Site abuts a multi-modal transportation hub where large numbers of cars, bikes, trains, and pedestrians pass on a daily basis.
Budget: $350,000
Deadline: 8/27/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This Call for Artists is open to professional artists working in three-dimensional media.
Special Notes: Artwork with a vertical element that complements the pedestrian bridge over Colonial Drive is desirable. The Artwork can be lighted; however, it is desirable that sustainable solar lighting applications be used. No water or electronic sound treatments are allowed.
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West High School and Romig Middle School Library Public Art Project
Anchorage, AK
Summary: The art selection jury intends to commission two complementary installations totaling $97,500 to be permanently installed at two different locations within the indoor atrium area located just outside of the renovated school library. The entry to the Library from the atrium area is composed of a floor to ceiling wall of windows.
West High School and Romig Middle School are the only combined school in Anchorage, and the renovated library is the largest school library in the state of Alaska. The two schools are joined at the shared library and common area where the artwork is to be installed.
Budget: $97,500 total; $65,000 Location 1, $32,500 location 2
Deadline: 8/28/20, 11:59 PM Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: National Call
Special Notes: The themes discussed by the West High School and Romig Middle School Art Selection Jury focused on literacy and language and the convergence of the two schools in the common area. There is preference to see artwork that responds to the diversity of the student population and acknowledges global interconnectedness and stewardship. Within that context, the jury is interested in seeing suspended or wall mounted artwork in location 1 and functional, floor-based artwork for location 2.
Though it is not a requirement, the jury welcomes proposals for both art locations from a single artist or artist team.
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Matthew Gaines Sculpture at Texas A&M
College Station, Texas
Summary: Texas A&M University is seeking artists or artist teams to create a site specific public art installation commenorating contributions made by Matthew Gaines, Washington County’s first African American state senator, and the 12th Texas Legislature.
Artists should consider figurative elements as part of their concept and the following inspirational words when coming up with ideas for the public art installation.
Budget: $150,000
Deadline: August 30, 2020
How to apply: Online
Eligibility Requirements: Interested artists and artist teams are encouraged to submit their entries with a résumé and images of three different previous public art projects.
Special Notes: Three semi-finalists will each be awarded a $5,000 stipend to develop their concepts and to travel to College Station, Texas, to present their concepts to the jury.
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An International Ideas Competition, University of Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Summary: Understanding Our Complicated Past and Reconnecting with Our Layered Histories: An International Ideas Competition
Virginia Tech will recognize its 150th anniversary in 2022. The Council on Virginia Tech History’s Public Art Committee is working on creative approaches to highlight the ways in which historically marginalized communities have shaped and continue to shape the university.
Budget: $20,000. Each semifinalist or semifinalist team will receive an honorarium of $1,500. The Selection Committee will choose first, second, and third place submissions. The total prize money is $20,000 and will be split among the winners.
Deadline: 8/31/20
How to apply: Online
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to artists aged 18 and older, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability. Women, minoritized identities, and Native-identifying persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: The Council on Virginia Tech History’s Public Art Committee welcomes submissions of all types of public artworks, not limited to physical artworks, that advance the Council’s efforts.
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Prospectus #254 US Native and Indigenous Artists Purchase Initiative
Santa Fe, NM
Summary: The goal of the Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Artists Only Purchase Initiative is to diversify the state’s public art collection by purchasing artwork from Native or Indigenous artists in all stages of their careers. All visual arts media in all genres, suitable for interior or exterior display, will be considered for purchase. Artwork must be durable, permanent, low-maintenance and in compliance with ADA guidelines upon installation.
Budget: Project amounts are $1,000 – $50,000 all-inclusive. Purchase contracts will be limited to a $1,000 minimum per piece
Deadline: 8/31/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project is open to Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native artists who reside in the United States as well as galleries in the U.S. who sell the work of Native Artists.
Special Notes: The price of large exterior three-dimensional work should include site preparation and foundation.
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CORNER Plaza Art
Ogden, Utah
Summary: Ogden City’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to work with the Ogden City Arts administration and the Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee to explore public art opportunities for the Corner Plaza Redesign Project. The selected artist or artist team will help design and create public art that will be placed on the site or be integrated into the plaza design. The selected artist or artist team will be expected to collaborate with The Corner Plaza Design team and Ogden City Arts.
Budget: $130,000
Deadline: 8/31/20, midnight Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Resident US citizen or legal resident artists/artist teams. Utah artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: Artwork installed –Starting Fall 2021/Spring 2021
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Grant Ave Junction Walls
Ogden, Utah
Summary: Ogden City’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to work with the Ogden City Arts staff and the Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee to explore public art opportunities for the Grant Ave Junction Walls Project. The selected artist or artist team will help design and create public art that will be placed at five separate wall panels along the Grant Ave Promenade.
Budget: $175,000
Deadline: 8/31/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Resident US citizen or legal resident artists/artist teams. Utah artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: Artwork should have a significant presence in daylight and at night. To that end, the lighting of the artwork, or lighting that is integrated into the artwork is significant.
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