August 2023 Call for Artists (updated 8/16/23)
The weather isn’t the only thing that is hot! We have 34 opportunities for sculptors in this block of call for artists. But wait, there’s more!
On August 16 we have added 2 more calls and one call’s deadline has been extended. Adding these to the July 27 updates, August now has 46 Calls for Artists, many with more than one “winner”! There are projects from coast to coast with numerous chances to get your work seen, plus many commission opportunities for sculptors. Budget ranges up to over $300,000 so there is surely something here for every 3 dimensional artist.
Be sure to also check out sculpture opportunities with deadlines in July at our previous call for artists.
2024 Napa Lighted Art Festival
Napa, California
Summary: Both artists and artist collaborative groups are encouraged to apply to have an installation featured at the Napa Lighted Art Festival. For 2024, approximately 15 installations are being sought. The festival supports the innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. Light itself in any form should be the actual artwork and we require that the role of light be essential to your concept. We are not looking for artworks where light is used only to illuminate it. We also strongly encourage new technologies and innovative use of light.
Budget: stipends range between $2,000-$10,000
Deadline: 8/1/23, 11:59pm Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: We encourage artists and designers from all disciplines to submit and be part of the festival.
Special Notes: The technical lighting expenses are considered a separate expense that the Festival will pay for in order to display the artwork. Any costs for installing sculptures or physical artwork need to be included in the artist budget for production costs.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
Hispanic History and Heritage Project
Thornton, Colorado
Summary: This project will commission 3-D, interactive, site-specific work that will celebrate the history and cultural contributions of the Hispanic community in Thornton. The work will be challenged to move away from a monolithic approach and explore multilingual, multicultural, and multiethnic themes to bring light to the nationalities, generations, gender identities, and weave the story of the Hispanic Diaspora.
Budget: $87,000
Deadline: August 1, 2023
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Not restricted, but many guidelines, see the call for details. Priority will be given to applicants with lived experience as a Hispanic person
Special Notes: Artists are strongly encouraged to explore contemporary materials, themes, and utilize interdisciplinary practices to meet the scope of the project in addition to unique and exciting use of technology. This project asks artists to go beyond the use of static imagery/statuary to engage visitors and activate the park with a contemporary, innovative, and permanent public art piece.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
46th ANNUAL BETTY BOWEN AWARD
Seattle, Washington
Summary: Since 1977, the Seattle Art Museum has hosted the yearly open call process by which the Betty Bowen Committee chooses one visual artist working in the Northwest to receive the unrestricted cash award.
Budget: $15,000 and a selection of works by the winner will be exhibited at the Seattle Art Museum.
Deadline: 8/1/23, 11 pm Pacific
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The award is open to visual artists in all media working in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Artists of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: there is a $10 entry fee
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
“Small Works” at Strata Gallery
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Summary: Small Works is a juried exhibition that will run from September 26 – October 13, 2023.
We invite artists from all backgrounds to submit their artwork for our juried exhibition, “Small Works.” This showcase aims to celebrate the power of small artworks that invites viewers to explore the intricacies of minute details. All media is welcome, including: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc. 3D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” x 16”
Budget: There are 3- $100 cash prizes. (here is a $35 entry fee for this call)
Deadline: 8/1/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions noted
Special Notes: Strata Gallery is a non-profit, artist-member gallery with a mission that cultivates artistic discussion and educates the public about the work of contemporary established and emerging artists.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square
Oberlin, Ohio
Summary: Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), in partnership with the City of Oberlin, invites artists and craftspeople of all mediums to register for its 1st annual Art Fair in the Square in Oberlin, Ohio’s historic downtown Tappan Square.
Event Date: 9/09/23
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Budget: $35.00 entry fee
Deadline: 8/1/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists, guilds, art clubs, or craftspersons should be 18 years or older.
Special Notes: Artists and crafters must provide their own display booths, racks, tables and chairs. They should also be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather conditions such as wind and rain. Be prepared to weigh down or stake tents.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
Old Town Two-Year Coppell Public Art Exhibit
Coppell, Texas
Summary: CAC will award a stipend to up to 10 professional sculptures that are appropriate for public viewing and supports the family / community- oriented values of Coppell. Sculptures are owned by the artist and are loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period. All sculptures musts be safe for a public setting and made of materials that can withstand the harsh Texas weather and not require any maintenance.
Due to the scale and openness of the area large, monumental sculptures are encouraged.
Budget: The honorarium is $1,800 dollars with an additional $500 awarded to the People’s Choice. CAC does conduct fundraising to purchase a sculpture and gift to the town.
Deadline: 8/3/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call for art is open to Artists from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Mississippi that are 18 years of age or older.
Special Notes: $15 entry fee
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Hope – 2023 (Exhibition and Publication)
Gallerium
Summary: We believe that through your artistic expression, we can collectively illuminate the world with hope. At its core, the theme of hope is boundless and open to countless artistic interpretations. It encompasses a wide array of subjects. All interpretations in any 2D and 3D art medium, abstract or representational are welcomed.
Selected artworks will be showcased in an online smart group exhibition globally for two months from November 20, 2023 to January 20, 2024.
Deadline: 8/4/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is open to all visual artists worldwide.
Special Notes: Selected artworks will be exhibited in Hope international exhibition by Gallerium and published in The Book of Arts: Hope publication. Artworks created within the last 5 years are preferred.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
2023 National Multi-Media Juried Art Show
Wilson, North Carolina
Summary: Wilson Arts is excited to announce our 3rd annual National Multi-Media Juried Art Show
Deadline: August 3, 2023 (or 4th, details were conflicting)
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older working in any media.
Special Notes: Event dates are September 14 – November 5, 2023. All 3D work must stand alone for the duration of the exhibition without assistance from staff.
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Horton Campus Public Art RFQ
San Diego, California
Summary: This call for artists will reach out for four different project opportunities on the project site.
The aim for all four artwork opportunities is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums that are designed to engage the community, and showcase the cultural diversity of the city and enhance the various civic and public spaces.
This program is searching for innovative Artists and Artist Teams with an ability to creatively approach engaging and active public art, and a deep understanding of how public art complements and challenges our community and civic environment.
Budget: $1,000,000 total. There is a wide range of projects and budgets to suit both emerging and established artists.
Deadline: 8/4/23, 5pm Pacific (this is a new extended deadline for those who did not get a chance to apply by July 21st)
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: Artists age 18 or older may apply as an individual or as a team.
Artists in traditionally and historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Artists without previous public art experience that demonstrate an ability to manage a team to accomplish the goals are still strongly encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities that they feel they can develop strong concepts and visions for.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
Art on the Corner 2023 Temporary Outdoor Exhibit
Grand Junction, Colorado
Summary: The 2023 AOTC Exhibit will be curated by Brian Harrison & Troy Reynolds. Both of these curators have an extensive history with Art on the Corner. Each one brings a different experience to the program.
Budget: All artists who are accepted will receive a $1,000 honorarium after installation. Two nights of lodging will also be provided for accepted artists for Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th, 2023.
Deadline: 8/5/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The exhibition is open to all 3D sculpture artists. The sculpture must be an original creation by the artist.
Special Notes: The Artist or representative is required to deliver their artwork andmust be present for the installation scheduled on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, at 7:00 a.m.
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Anchorage Police Department, Elmore Facility
Anchorage, Alaska
Summary: The Municipality of Anchorage is inviting qualified artists to create public artwork proposals for the Anchorage Police Department’s newly renovated Elmore facility, located in Anchorage, Alaska.
Budget: The total budget for artwork is $55,000 allocated to four separate project locations, including
- Location 1: $20,000 Proposals for this location are limited to two-dimensional murals for the identified wall area.
- Location 2: $15,000 With some variation between public and staff entries, dimensions for installation areas measure approximately 8’7” (H) x 10’ 7” (W) x 7’ (D).
- Location 3: $5,000 The Art Selection Jury intends to purchase existing two-dimensional works of art for the three separate Quiet rooms
- Location 4: $15,000. Artwork suitable for this location includes two-dimensional, wall mounted artwork, low relief, or direct application mural work.
Deadline: August 7th, 2023 11:59 PM Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open Entry, National
Special Notes: The overarching themes discussed by the Art Selection Jury, for all locations, focus on wellness and connecting people to each other.
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Kokomo Sculpture Walk 2023-2025 Exhibit
Kokomo, Indiana
Summary: The City of Kokomo invites you to participate in our 2023-2025 juried, on-loan, outdoor sculpture exhibit in downtown Kokomo, Indiana. The sculptures will be installed on concrete sculpture platforms or on grassy areas in beautiful downtown Kokomo along the Kokomo Riverwalk and the Industrial Heritage trail. This exhibit will be on display from September 2023 through August 2025.
Budget: honorarium of $2000 per piece
Deadline: 8/8/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: no requirements noted
Special Notes: $20.00 entry fee
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Rendered Fusion: Clay, Connection, Attention – NCECA 2024 Annual
Richmond, Virginia
Summary: The NCECA Annual blends impactful attributes of invitational and open juried models of exhibition development. Exhibition co-curators Elizabeth Schlatter and Lauranett Lee’s organizing concept is brought to life through the work of five invited artists. The co-curators will select additional works and artists for the exhibition through an open call for submissions.
Exhibition Dates: January 31 – May 4, 2024
Budget: Works to be offered for purchase at the discretion of artists included in the exhibition. Artists will receive 50% of the purchase value of works sold, and 50% will be retained as a commission by NCECA and the exhibition venue.
Deadline: 8/9/23, 11:59pm Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Submission of works for consideration is open to the broad field of ceramic art. Artists must be over 18 years of age and not matriculating for a degree in higher education.
Special Notes: There is an entry fee for non-members of $45.00
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Public Art for Bicentennial Park
Macon, Georgia
Summary: The Bicentennial Park group of the Bicentennial Macon 200 seeks artists to submit qualifications for public artwork(s) in the Bicentennial Park. The park is adjacent to the Ocmulgee National Historical Park and the Mill Hill Community Center. The artwork(s) will be sited in locations within the greater Park site. The artwork (s) shall reflect on the history of Macon.
Budget: Artists will receive a stipend to create a full Proposal. The details of the RFP, stipend and schedule will be announced with the selection on August 11, 2023.
Deadline: 8/10/23, 3pm Eastern
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project is open to all artists, age 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines.
Special Notes: Works in a variety of media and forms will be considered. The art can be in functional elements such as seating, shelters, and tables.
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Monmouth University DiMattio Gallery Exhibition Proposals
West Long Branch, New Jersey
Summary: The DiMattio Gallery at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ is currently accepting proposals for the 2024 academic year. Proposed Exhibition Date: January 16 – March 8, 2024. We invite artists to submit works in any medias including video, photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, graphic design, and new media. Exhibition proposals may consist of solo, two person, and small group exhibitions.
Budget: All work, unless indicated that it is not for sale (NFS), will be available for purchase during the exhibit. Monmouth University, DiMattio Gallery, will not retain a commission on any artwork sold during the exhibition.
Deadline: 8/11/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions noted
Special Notes: Artists are responsible for shipping their work to the gallery in sturdy, reusable boxes, or crates. Monmouth University will provide return shipping to the artist.
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Marlow Heights Community Center-Public Art Opportunity
Marlow Heights, Maryland
Summary: The Project includes two separate components. Artists may submit qualifications for either or both projects. However, artist candidates will be potentially selected as a finalist to execute only one of the projects. The selected artist candidates will be invited to develop and present their proposal to the Marlow Heights Design/Construction Team and community stakeholders.
1) A free-standing sculptural element on the plaza which must fit within a 10’x10’ area and not to exceed 18’ in height. The selected artist for the sculptural element will design, fabricate and install the art feature, which may be glass, metal, stone, concrete, wood, mixed media or lighting suitable for a low-maintenance exterior application. Budget: $150,000
2) A functional bench enhanced by mosaic elements. Individual artists or artist teams will be selected to develop a proposal for the mosaic application to the bench. The foundation for the bench will be fabricated and installed by the project’s construction contractors and thus require close coordination with the Design/Construction Team members. Budget: $80,000
Budget: $150,000 and $80,000 (A stipend of $2,000 will be paid for the development of artist project proposals.)
Deadline: 8/13/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Professional artists and design professionals that are resident of, or maintain their studio in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and/or Virginia are eligible to apply. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age old or older.
Special Notes: Applicants must indicate whether they wish to be considered for either Art Opportunity 1, Art Opportunity 2, or both.
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SUNY Oneonta School of Liberal Arts & Business (SLAB) – Artist-in-Residence Program
Oneonta, New York
Summary: SUNY Oneonta invites proposal submissions for eight-week residencies from visual artists and designers working in any medium. Preference, however, will be given to artists working in mediums that further enhance our present curriculum, such as printmaking, bookmaking, drawing, fiber, VR, AR, AI, and complementary or multi-media formats. Residents will exhibit, publish, or present work completed during the residency by the end of the Spring 2024 semester. Residents have the option to work with the Gallery Director to present an exhibition at the conclusion of their residency period.
Budget: Resident Stipend ($8,000 for 8-week stay), Resident housing allowance deducted from stipend (up to $600 per 4-week period), Project budget (including necessary materials, up to $1,000 can be reimbursed)
Deadline: 8/13/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: We will not accept applications from artists currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. We cannot sponsor visas for international artists
Special Notes: Housing options, complete with Wi-Fi and kitchen, are available on or near the campus. SUNY Oneonta staff will be available to advise applicants on housing. SUNY Oneonta will support the residency project by providing a student intern, marketing, and communications services.
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ArtsThrive – 33rd Annual Art Exhibition and Benefit
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Summary: The primary goal for the ArtsThrive Art Exhibition and Benefit is to raise funds for the Albuquerque Museum. The Foundation supports the Museum’s permanent and traveling exhibits, acquisitions of artwork and historic objects for their collection.
3-D/CASE-DISPLAYED ART: 3-D artwork that is displayed in a case are limited to two (2) works. Each piece cannot exceed 20 inches in any one dimension (height, width or length). Jewelry artists may submit a jewelry set of three (3) total pieces to be displayed, as a set, in a jewelry display case. This will only be applicable for SETS OF JEWELRY (i.e. one (1) necklace, one (1) bracelet, and one (1) pair of earrings), otherwise, the 3-D case art rules will apply.
Exhibition Dates: March 16, 2024 through April 14, 2024
Budget: All artwork is for sale to the public during the 4-week exhibition from March 16 – April 14, 2024. The sale price is set by the Artist. The Albuquerque Museum Foundation will retain 40% of the Artist’s price on all artworks sold. The remaining 60% will be paid to the Artist.
Deadline: 8/13/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all US residents age 18 and over.
Special Notes: (Entry Fee): $25.00
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Call to Sculpture Artists – Sun Valley Rd
Ketchum, Idaho
Summary: The City of Ketchum, Idaho invites experienced artists to apply for Ketchum’s sculpture first exhibition on a brand new plinth. Original three-dimensional artwork selected by a blind jury will be displayed either at Sun Valley Rd/Spruce Ave from September 2023 through April 2024.
Budget: The selected artist will receive a $2,500 stipend for the exhibition of their work.
Deadline: 8/14/2023
How to apply: email, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: The call is open to all artists, regardless of their state of residence, creating original three-dimensional artwork suitable in scale and materials for public outdoor display. Local artists are encouraged to submit.
Special Notes: Artwork must be of suitable scale for an outdoor exhibition (items under 36” will not be accepted).
Click here to read more about this call (you will need to download a pdf) including application instructions
Behavioral Health Solutions Center
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for the Behavioral Health Solutions Center. Artwork should invite reflections of tranquility, peace, joy and comfort. Artists are encouraged to consider biophilic and trauma-informed design strategies that support mental health through color, pattern and subject matter. Biophilic design is the practice of connecting people and nature within our built environments and communities. Trauma-informed design is the practice of combining trauma-informed care with the design process.
Budget: $60,000
Deadline: 8/14/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado
Special Notes: The panel is especially interested in inviting artists to apply who have relationships or lived experience with mental and behavioral health topics.
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Rocky Mountain Lake Park
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for Rocky Mountain Lake Park. The panel is invested in cultural diversity and local history and aspires to create a gathering space that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming. The artwork should enhance the natural beauty of the park and convey nature themes and whimsical motifs. Works that are engaging and help to tell the stories of the area are encouraged.
Budget: $18,000.00
Deadline: 8/14/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This project is open to artists that reside in the state of Colorado.
Special Notes: The panel is interested in inviting artists to apply who are new to public artwork and the public art process, particularly those who hope to shift toward sculptural work.
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Bayview Sculpture Project
Madison, Wisconsin
Summary: Bayview Foundation and the Bayview Public Art Selection Committee invite artists and artist teams to submit public art qualifications for the design and installation of a sculpture near the entrance to Bayview Community Center. The intention for this piece is to be a beacon that marks Bayview’s entryway and creates a welcoming bridge to all residents and visitors. Bayview welcomes the possibility for the sculpture to have functional attributes that foster people coming together and interacting. In addition, the artist or team will be charged with developing a sculpture that acknowledges the history of the land on which it stands; honors the social cohesion of the neighborhood; and evokes a future of belonging.
Budget: $65,000
Deadline: 8/15/2023
How to apply: email, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: Bayview seeks to support and fund artists working in all career stages and a range of public art practices with an emphasis on supporting and amplifying the artistic work of BIPOC, Native artists, and artists of historically marginalized backgrounds. Have completed two commissioned public sculptures with budgets of $40,000+
Special Notes: The selection committee anticipates the sculpture will be of significant scale and visible from a distance of two city blocks, as well as holding a presence within a 900 square foot hardscaped area, and the adjacent two-story community center.
Click here to read more about this call for artists and for application instructions
2023 – Art on the Rim
El Paso, Texas
Summary: This public art exhibit showcases sculptures along Rim Road in El Paso, Texas. Rim Road is adjacent to Scenic Drive. A historic road that runs along the Franklin Mountains and overlooks the city of El Paso. Works may be functional or non-functional. Existing sculptures as well as proposals for work to be created are accepted. Proposals can be submitted as a sketch/illustration along with examples of other work that demonstrates artistry, proficiency, and finish quality.
The works selected for this public art exhibition will be on loan for a period of 32 days and will be available for sale during that time (if the artist chooses to).
Event Dates: 9/30/23 – 10/31/23
Budget: Each selected artist will receive a $500 stipend per piece. There will also be a $500 “Best of Show” award.
Deadline: 8/15/23, 11:59 PM Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call is for sculptures/installations only. Open to work by professional artists, artist teams, emerging artist and students. Applicants may submit up to three sculptures for consideration.
Special Notes: Installation dates are Sept. 27, 28, and 29
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Texas State University System Lamar State College Port Arthur Allied Health Building
Port Arthur, Texas
Summary: Texas State University System seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design artwork for the new Lamar State College Port Arthur Allied Health Building. Artwork will find inspiration in health and healing.
Budget: $255,000
Deadline: 8/17/2023
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: Age 18 or older, Professional artist, Lives or works in the Southwest Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming)
Special Notes: The Committee on Public Art (CoPA) will narrow the list of artists who applied, and the Director of Public Art will request paid proposals from the shortlist. The shortlisted artists will submit their proposals and be present for interviews with the CoPA. The CoPA will choose one selected artist and one alternate for review by the President and Chancellor.
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Texas State University System Sam Houston State University Gibbs Ranch
Huntsville, Texas
Summary: Texas State University System seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design artwork for the Sam Houston State University Gibbs Ranch Equestrian Facility and Agricultural Lab. Artwork will connect with the educational programming occurring inside the facility and/or the history of Gibbs Ranch.
Budget: $175,000
Deadline: 8/17/23
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: Age 18 or older, Professional artist, Lives or works in the Southwest Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming)
Special Notes: The Committee on Public Art (CoPA) will narrow the list of artists who applied, and the Director of Public Art will request paid proposals from the shortlist. The shortlisted artists will submit their proposals and be present for interviews with the CoPA. The CoPA will choose one selected artist and one alternate for review by the President and Chancellor.
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Texas State University System Texas State University J.C. Kellam Administration Building Renovation
San Marcos, Texas
Summary: Texas State University System seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design artwork for the Texas State University JC Kellam Administration Building Lobby Renovation. Artwork will serve as a beacon for the JCK Building providing wayfinding, as well as, adding a sense of honor and pride for the nearby President’s office.
Budget: $375,000
Deadline: 8/17/2023
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: O pen to all national public artists 18 or older; Professional artist; Lives and works in the United States; Held in a museum collection.
Special Notes: The Committee on Public Art (CoPA) will narrow the list of artists who applied, and the Director of Public Art will request paid proposals from the shortlist. The shortlisted artists will submit their proposals and be present for interviews with the CoPA. The CoPA will choose one selected artist and one alternate for review by the President and Chancellor.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
49th Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival
Taos, New Mexico
Summary: Every year for the last 49 years, Taos has celebrated the arts with the Taos Fall Arts Festival.
Over the years the festival grew in popularity, and the venues have changed, but the mission has remained constant: to celebrate the visual arts and artists of Taos County; to encourage the growth of emerging artists; and to continue hosting an event where artists could
come together, exhibit, and market their work for the delight and appreciation of the community.
Event Dates: 9/6/23 – 9/17/23
Budget: All submissions will be accepted, exhibited and eligible for Cash Awards.
Deadline: 8/17/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Participants are required to be a resident of Taos County or represented by a Taos County Gallery.
Special Notes: (Entry Fee): $35.00
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RFQ – Public Art for Wake County, NC – Kellam Wyatt Farm
Raleigh, North Carolina
Summary: Site-specific exterior artwork for a three-generation family farm and woodland sanctuary donated to the County in 2018.
Budget: $50,000
Deadline: 8/18/2023, 2:00 pm Eastern
How to apply: email, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: National call, open to artists in the continental US over the age of 18.
Special Notes: Project goals were developed to strike a balance between the environmental, cultural, recreational, and agricultural opportunities of Kellam-Wyatt Farm.
Click here to download the pdf to read more about this RFQ (including application instructions)
Kirkland Artist Call Fire Station 21
Kirkland, Washington
Summary: The City of Kirkland is seeking a qualified Artist for a public art commission in the new Fire Station 21 to be installed in December of 2024. The art commission will honor the fire department history and promote a bright future with themes of hope, resiliency, positivity, and inclusivity. Visual elements will strive to reinforce the unconditional response and community support that is emblematic of fire department services.
Budget: $50,000
Deadline: 8/18/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call is open to any artist.
Special Notes: The selected artist should plan to install the Commission December 2024
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Kirkland Artist Call Fire Station 26
Kirkland, Washington
Summary: The City of Kirkland is seeking a qualified Artist for a public art commission in the new Fire Station 26 to be installed in December of 2024. The art commission will honor the fire department history and promote a bright future with themes of hope, resiliency, positivity, and inclusivity. Visual elements will strive to reinforce the unconditional response and community support that is emblematic of fire department services.
Budget: $50,000
Deadline: 8/18/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call is open to any artist.
Special Notes: The selected artist should plan to install the Commission December 2024
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VSA Emerging Young Artists 2023: Interchange
Project Head (H3)
Summary: The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, showcases the work of visual artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, who reside in the United States. This call for art asks artists to explore the connection of different ideas and pathways to each other. How does your art interact with your disability identity and the world? How are you initiating dialogue with others? Fifteen winning artists are selected by a jury.
Budget: Each winning artist receives a $5,000 award and has one of their submitted pieces selected to travel in a year-long national exhibition.
Deadline: 8/18/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artist must be between the ages of 16 and 25 on August 18, 2023 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time (MT). Artist must reside in the United States. (Includes 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Marianas Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin Islands.) Artist must have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Artist must be comfortable publicly identifying as an artist with a disability. Artist must be available to participate in activities in Washington, D.C. February 26-29, 2024.
Special Notes: Winning artists are required to attend an all-expenses-paid professional development workshop at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. February 26-29, 2024.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
AMoA Biennial 600
Amarillo, Texas
Summary: AMoA BIENNIAL-600 will be an exhibition of artworks selected by a juror from works submitted by artists residing within a 600-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas. The exhibition will be on view from October 14, 2023—December 31, 2023.
The 2023 AMoA BIENNIAL-600 is the tenth iteration of an ongoing series of juried biennial exhibitions exploring areas of artistic practice, material, and content. This year, the AMoA staff and Board of Trustees are excited to offer the museum’s exhibition spaces to artists working across all materials and genres.
Budget: The museum does not take a commission on works sold as a result of the exhibition. Interested buyers will be referred directly to the artist.
Deadline: 8/20/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists must be 18 years of age or older and reside within a 600-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas.
Special Notes: Artists working with any materials or genres are encouraged to apply. Artists whose work could be sited outdoors are encouraged to submit proposals, as are artists with installation-based practices (though the nature of the museum’s interior spaces does impose limits).
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Call for Art: 2023 Outdoor Public Art – Sculptures
Frankfort, Kentucky
Summary: Frankfort Sculpture Trail is a curated exhibition of outdoor sculpture displayed throughout the heart of downtown Frankfort. Frankfort is the capital of KY, a small town with a population of 50,000. Frankfort is conveniently located within 80 miles of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati, OH and draws 400,000+ visitors each year. The Sculpture Trail is a collaboration between FrankArts, Josephine Sculpture Park, the City of Frankfort, and Frankfort Tourism Commission. Over the next 2 years, the Trail will highlight over 25 sculptures, including pieces from private and permanent collections. Up to 15 of the sculptures will be on loan from selected artists and on display for 2 years. This is an opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their creations, while enhancing the cultural environment of Frankfort.
Budget: All artists whose works are installed will receive an artist stipend of up to $2,000 per sculpture
Deadline: 8/21/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This Call for Art is open to all artists 18 and over.
Special Notes: Event Dates: 12/1/23 – 10/31/25
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Sand Creek Trail–Deadline Extended
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s), for the Sand Creek Trail. Artwork should celebrate cultural diversity and richness, local history, and stories of the land. Artwork should embrace the powerful connections between wildlife, plant life and humans. Artwork should be inclusive and accessible, and enjoyed in multiple ways by engaging senses like touch, sound and sight to captivate people of all ages and abilities.
Budget: $60,000.00
Deadline: According to DenverPublicArt.org this deadline has been extended to Monday Aug. 21 at 11:59pm. Note that in come places CaFE has updated the deadline but in other places it still reads as Aug. 14.
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado
Special Notes: There are seven Sand Creeks found throughout Colorado. Though the greenway is not named after the Sand Creek Massacre, it is essential to acknowledge that its name continues to serve as a reminder to massacre survivors and their descendants.
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City of Wichita and Harvester Arts: A City Where I Belong
Wichita, Kansas
Summary: The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that the City of Wichita has been approved for a $75,000 ‘Our Town’ award in support of “A City Where I Belong: A Toolkit for Artists.” These placemaking grants support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into local efforts to strengthen and authentically engage communities in order to advance local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes in communities.
The three local artists that are selected for the cohort will each receive $1000 per month for year 1 (12 months) and $600 per month for year 2 (10 months) and be provided up to $5000 in materials for a temporary public art project they will develop as part of the cohort.
Budget: $150,000
Deadline: 8/21/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists from Wichita, Ks and the surrounding area of all backgrounds, cultures, and stages in their careers are encouraged to apply. We are looking to expand access and address barriers to enter the public art field for local artists.
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Valley Metro CAPEX Light Rail Public Art
Phoenix, Arizona
Summary: The Capitol Extension project is a 1.4-mile western extension of the existing Valley Metro light rail transit (LRT) line from downtown Phoenix to the Arizona State Capitol. The Capitol Extension is scheduled to begin operations in 2028. Communication, coordination and connection with the diverse communities along the alignment will be key to a successful art program for this extension.
Budget: $300,000
Deadline: 8/23/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists living, and legally able to work, in the United States
Special Notes: Experienced public artists are invited to apply for the six station platform projects ($300,000). Emerging public artists are invited to apply for the two traction power substation projects ($50,000). Artists will apply for both projects in this call.
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Tempe Community Arts: Participatory Art for Arts in the Parks Program
Tempe, Arizona
Summary: The City of Tempe is seeking an experienced visual artist or artist collective to create an eye-catching participatory art piece that is site specific to six Arts in the Parks events held over three weekends from Jan 20th to Feb 4th, 2024, from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.
This visual or multi-modal artwork should be vibrant, dynamic, and engaging to encourage community exploration and creative collaboration. The artwork must incorporate components that can be touched, arranged, or modified by attendees of all ages over the course of the event(s). Possible approaches could include but are not limited to artist-made objects that the audience is encouraged to alter or construct with, or artworks designed with movable parts, interactive elements, or mechanisms that allows park visitors to become active participants in shaping the visual and sensory experience within the park. Successful candidates are expected to attend Arts in the Parks events and meetings related to this project. Artists with an interest in responding to and collaborating with community are encouraged to apply.
Budget: $30,000 (Up to $30,000 for 6 park events for one artist or artist collective.)
Deadline: 8/23/23
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: This call is open to those in the regional southwest: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, or New Mexico
Special Notes: Park locations are in Tempe, Arizona: Indian Bend, Scudder, Corbell, Mary and Moses Green, Meyer, and Optimist.
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Reissued Art in Public Buildings RFQ: Sheridan College Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Sciences C
Sheridan, Wyoming
Summary: The committee is seeking ceiling mounted work in the commons area of the building. The ceiling area is approximately 30’ long by 18’ wide. The art installation will be suspended from a metal deck with concrete above that is supported by steel bar-joist. The committee would like to see work that is more geometric or stylized and less narrative or figurative, and work that isn’t too literal. Work in the materials or methods being taught in the building are encouraged, such as steel or metal, using laser or water cutting. Additional materials could include: carbon fiber, alloys, engineered wood products, dimensional lumber, timbers, plastics, or acrylics. The committee would like to see work that is colorful and that makes the building appear more inviting for students and visitors.
Budget: $49,100.00
Deadline: 8/25/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minimum of 18 years of age.
Special Notes: Applicant must be willing to travel for presentations if selected as a finalist.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Taft Street Parking Garage
Lafayette, Louisiana
Summary: The public art installation at the Taft Street Garage should reflect the rich history and culture of Lafayette and the spirit of the University of Louisiana. The installation should also focus on the city’s rich musical traditions, which have attracted musicians from all over the world. The full southern 200 foot façade of the parking garage, which overlooks the Pride of Acadiana Marching Band’s practice field, will serve as the backdrop for the installation.
Budget: $47,000
Deadline: 8/26/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call for artists is open to professional artists 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability. minimum of five (5) years of professional visual art experience
Special Notes: The installation should be designed to be visually appealing, instructive about the city’s rich musical heritage, highlight the field’s use as a musical performance area for UL’s Pride of Acadiana Marching Band, and may also address functional considerations at the site such as the need for shade, seating, or light. Various media are welcome, including but not limited to murals, relief sculpture, printed media, light, kinetic elements, etc
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7th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Ocala, Florida
Summary: The City of Ocala Cultural Arts is placing a call for entries for the 7th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Ten works will be selected for a two-year outdoor exhibition. The selected works will be on exhibit in Tuscawilla Park, considered the “crown jewel” of Ocala’s parks, the 45-acre green space is an extension of the downtown and the adjacent Tuscawilla Art Park, hosting arts events throughout the year.
Budget: Each artist selected for the exhibition will receive a $2,000 honorarium to cover transportation, installation, and de-installation of the sculpture. Awards are also available:
- Best in Show: $2,000
- 2nd Place: $1,000
- Honorable Mention: $500
- People’s Choice: $500
- Grand Total $24,000
Deadline: 8/30/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This call is open to artists currently working and residing in the United States with experience designing, fabricating, and installing large outdoor Public Art.
Special Notes: (Entry Fee): $25.00
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Newberg Sculpture Art Call
Newberg, Oregon
Summary: The Newberg Public Art Council, in partnership with the Newberg Downtown Coalition, is requesting submissions for 5 high quality sculptures to be displayed for two years. Newberg is a highly visited community in the heart of Oregon Wine Country with visitors from all over the globe. Structural design consideration requires that all sculptures can be mounted safely to a 4’0” x 4’0” concrete base & not exceed a MAX weight of 1,200 LBS. One piece selected must have a height of 2’6” or less, the four remaining pieces have a maximum height of 8’6”.
Budget: An honorarium of $1,250 will be provided to each artist selected
Deadline: 8/31/2023
How to apply: via Google Docs (see link below)
Eligibility Requirements: All artists are welcome to apply, please note that artists will be responsible for transporting their art to our community, please consider this before applying.
Special Notes: One of the five sculptures selected will be purchased by the (NPAC) for the city’s permanent collection.
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COVID Monument Design Competition
Chicago, Illinois
Summary: COVID-19 respected no boundaries, whether at best lockdown or at worst, loss of life. For these reasons and more, under the aegis of the Hektoen Institute of Medicine, we launch the COVID-19 Monument of Honor, Remembrance, & Resilience. This Monument will be a physical sculpture or art installation that addresses and symbolizes the myriad issues and emotions encountered by citizens throughout the world as they navigate this powerful scourge and tragedy of our time.
The first phase of the Monument is the preliminary design concept. The winning artist will receive a cash prize of $20,000 USD. After a design is selected by a panel of distinguished judges, the artist may be asked to participate in the construction of the Monument, at a later date.
Budget: $20,000
Deadline: 8/31/23, midnight central time
How to apply: online form, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: Artists must be 18 years of age
Special Notes: The dimensions of the memorial are open, but should make a marked impression outdoors and allow for surrounding space of gathering and reflection.
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Historic Kempsville Public Art Opportunity
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Summary: This RFQ represents an opportunity for an artist or team of artists to create a dynamic, site-specific work that reflects the historical significance of the Historic Kempsville area which includes the histories of many cultures who have made it their home.
Budget: $125,000
Deadline: 8/31/2023, 5pm Eastern
How to apply: email. Complete details are in the pdf (see link below)
Eligibility Requirements: Local and national professional artists or artist-led teams are eligible to apply. Applicants must
be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen, must have experience with community-based
projects and have successfully managed and completed at least one similar commission project.
Special Notes: The selected artist, or artist team, will design and fabricate an iconic and meaningful artwork that reflects Historic Kempsville’s rich history. The artwork will inform and educate the public about the unique sense of place of this area, with the intention of building a bridge between the remains of its past and the vibrant prospects for its future.
Shortlisted artists will be paid a stipend of $1,500 to prepare a detailed design proposal.
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New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative
Summary: The Art in Public Places Program enriches New Mexico’s public spaces through an innovative and diverse public art collection. Since its inception in 1986, the program has placed more than 2,500 works of art in all of New Mexico’s 33 counties. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the arts in New Mexico, the Southwest, and nation while building a dynamic public art collection for the State of New Mexico.
Through a fair and open public process, local and regional selection committees work with New Mexico Arts to select artwork for their communities. The Art in Public Places Program also commissions large-scale projects that are designed for integration directly into the architecture of a building, or purchases existing original artworks to be placed in public buildings.
Budget: $1,000-$20,000
Deadline: 8/31/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project is open to artists who reside in and galleries that are located in New Mexico.
Special Notes: The price of large three-dimensional works should include the cost of site preparation and foundation. Participating sites have a predetermined 1% budget that does not allow for price fluctuations after the submission. Please price your work to account for ALL costs listed above.
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ArtWalk Livermore
Livermore, California
Summary:
On October 14, 2023, the 22nd ArtWalk Livermore will expand to encompass more of our lovely downtown and connect our art park site destinations, with street booths placed strategically to allow attendees to experience both local businesses and restaurants as well as the arts. We strongly suggest early signup to allow choice in booth assignments.
We offer an opportunity to promote your artworks in a busy and friendly atmosphere to a public interested in fine arts as well as fine craftwork.
Deadline: 8/31/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artwork made by participating artists only. Groups may show together for no additional fee within the same booth.
Special Notes: There is a $10 entry fee for this opportunity
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2023 CWU INTERSTATE: Where I-90 Meets I-82
Ellensburg, Washington
Summary: The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University, located in Ellensburg, Washington, will host the INTERSTATE juried exhibit. Proceeds from this national exhibition will support student scholarships in the CWU Department of Art + Design.
The exhibition is open to submissions in all media and subject matter; the artwork does not need to follow a particular theme. The subtitle, “where I-90 meets I-82” locates the exhibition in Ellensburg, Washington, and suggests the flow and exchange of artwork across geographic distances and boundaries.
Exhibit Dates: November 2—December 2, 2023
Budget: The juror will select all of the awards:
- First Place: $700
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $300
- Sarah Spurgeon Gallery Honorable Mentions (3)
Deadline: 8/31/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists over the age of 18 working in all 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video formats.
Special Notes: (Entry Fee): $35.00 The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery does not charge commission or process sales. Any inquiries about sales will be respectfully referred to the artist or the artist’s representative.
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