Call for Artists Bloom in June: Update!
5/21/23 Update: 2 calls that were previously posted in May have had their deadlines extended. We have added them here, now there are 14 different opportunities for sculptors in the beginning of June.
Announcing 12 call for artists with deadlines June1-10, 2023. Some of these are opportunities for more than one sculptor giving us even more opportunities this month. Finding the right call for your skills and style isn’t easy, but we hope to help. Check out what we’ve found and apply now for your best opportunity.
Be sure to also check out sculpture opportunities with deadlines in May at our previous call for artists.
University of Illinois Art in Architecture at Everitt Laboratory
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Summary: The College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has recently renovated 124,256 gross square feet of Everitt Laboratory.
The committee is looking for an interior piece or pieces to compliment the atrium/student lounge space (note: this is for 2d piece(s) of art.
The committee is also looking for an exterior sculptural piece to complement both the building and its uses with the theme: Artwork relating to science and bioengineering
Budget: The total budget for artwork shall not exceed $195,000. No single purchase/commission shall exceed $99,999.
Deadline: 6/1/23, 4:00pm Central
How to apply: email or file sharing (see link below)
Eligibility Requirements: This CFA solicitation for public art is open to all professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams currently residing and legally permitted to work in the United States.
Special Notes: Choice of medium for the project is broad but should be in material suitable for a long life for the interior and exterior environment in which it will be placed. The artist should consider works that have an impact from both a close-up range and from a distance.
Norman Forward 1% For Art: Flood Street Roundabout
Norman, Oklahoma
Summary: seeking an artist (or team of artists) to create a significant work of art for a new roundabout and entrance to downtown Norman, Oklahoma. The site is approximately 50 feet in diameter. The Selection Panel has determined that the most effective artwork will be an iconic three-dimensional sculpture that can be experienced in 360 degrees visibility and centrally located in the roundabout. A concrete pad and electrical are included in the design to accommodate the artwork.
The artwork should create a sense of arrival into Norman and will be the first impression for visitors to the community, therefore could be iconic of Norman. Alternatively, the artwork could be an attraction and not necessarily allude to the identity of the place.
Budget: $175,000
Deadline: 6/2/23, 11:59pm MST
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to professional artists with experience working on public art projects of this scale and working in creating site-specific works.
Special Notes: Artists identifying with an ethnic, cultural, sexual, gender, economic, or ability minority are encouraged to apply.
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TUL Suspended Artwork
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Summary: The Mission of the Airport Art and Culture Program is to enhance the aesthetic experience of visitors to Tulsa International Airport. The Airport has identified two different locations at the airport for suspended artwork. The artist will have the opportunity to choose which location out of the two available that they would like to utilize for their suspended artwork installation.
Artwork should visually enhance the aesthetic experiences of visitors to the airport, but is not limited to only aviation themed pieces.
Artwork can not be highly reflective, as security cameras will need to be functioning in the areas.
Budget: $250,000
Deadline: 6/2/23, 5pm Central
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project is open to all professional artists, designers, or firms, age 18 and over, regardless of residence, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental ability. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Teams must include at least one visual artist.
Special Notes: The airport will select up to five (5) applicants and provide a $2,000 stipend for travel to Tulsa, OK to present their final concept to the Selection Committee. The stipend is to be used for travel expenses, presentation materials, and concept production.
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Wylie Municipal Walking Trails-History of the Blackland Prairie
Texas Blackland Prairie
Summary: The walking trails are located in a portion of the Texas Blackland Prairie region. The Blackland Prairie region extends from Sherman to New Braunfels, Texas.The Municipal Walking Trails are expansive and currently encompass tree miles. There are plans to extend the trails into additional areas and add a dog park and splash park for children. Placement of the proposed entry piece will be behind City Hall.
Works should include creativity, resilience, hope and remembrance through sculptures of the Native American Tribes (specifically the Caddo tribes) that hunted the area; This will be a multi-year project with sculptures scattered throughout the trails.
Budget: $40,000.00 each
Deadline: 6/2/23 this deadline has been extended from 5/16/23 on CaFE
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project(s) are open to all professional artists located in the continental U.S.A., age 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or physical or mental disability.
Special Notes: Please do not send specific proposals; the panel will not consider them.
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Utah Tech General Classroom – Utah Public Art
St. George, Utah
Summary: Professional artist and artist teams are invited to submit letters of interest and qualifications for the creation of site-specific artwork(s) at the Utah Tech University General Classroom Building in St. George, Utah.
The Art Selection Committee is looking forward to working with an artist who understands the value of Utah Tech’s mission and the human-centered nature of the new building. Selected artwork should be engaging, inclusive, and welcoming. The Committee has identified several areas that may be suitable for an artist’s interpretation, but will remain open to other areas as envisioned by the finalist artists. Please review the building site plans and renderings and consider the unique possibilities afforded by the building’s design.
Budget: $166,000
Deadline: 6/5/23, 11:59 Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Professional artists and artist teams are eligible for this commission. Utah artists and artists of a historically underrepresented population are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a U.S. Tax ID Number (SSN, EIN, ITIN, or other).
Special Notes: Utah artists and artists of historically underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Public Art Planning Consultant for Brewer Community Center
Wichita, Kansas
Summary: Greteman Group, on behalf of SFS Architecture and their client, the City of Wichita, Kansas, is requesting responses from qualified firms or individuals to provide consulting services for the planning and selection of public art in coordination with the expansion and renovation of the Carl G. Brewer Community Center located within McAdams Park at 1329 E. 16th St., Wichita, KS.
The intent of this RFQ is to initiate the procurement of public art for the project by selecting a Public Art Planning Consultant who will be responsible for coordinating with the design team and selection panel to determine appropriate locations and scope of public art within the project and conducting a Call for Artists to provide the artwork.
Budget: $180,000 (Public Art Planning Consultant budget is $20,000, as part of $180,000 total budget.)
Deadline: 6/5/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The role of Public Art Planning Consultant is open to professional artists, art consultants, urban designers, and planners with proven experience in public art and infrastructure and community engagement, who live and work in the United States of America. Preference may be given to candidates that live and work in Wichita, Kansas region and qualify as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
Special Notes: Public Art Planning Consultant budget is $20,000, as part of $180,000 total budget.
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Six Outdoor Sculptures. Purchases & Commissions–One Application
Boynton Beach, Florida
Summary: BoyntonArts seek multiple sculptors to create outdoor works for five property developers and one hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida. With one application, each artist will be presented to all developers and the hospital over the next two years. Four sculptures will join the 40 ft tall “Cavalcade” by Albert Paley on the Avenue of the Arts (Ocean Ave) as a cultural destination in South Florida.
Some of the developers have specific themes or other attributes required of the artwork. The Pierce by Affiliated Development seeks an engaging, educational sculpture that celebrates Boynton’s connection to the natural environment of the Atlantic Ocean with elements such as coral reef, fish, sea mammals, coral, shell fish, sand, waves, fishing, fishing boats, diving, surfing, etc. Bethesda Hospital wishes the artist to integrate moving water with the sculpture.
Budget: $1,400,000 total, $75K-$300K per sculpture
Deadline: 6/7/23 this deadline has been extended from 5/25/23 on CaFE
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Must have experience creating public sculpture.
Special Notes: Artists can present past work for a new commission and propose the sale of existing work. Existing sculptures (or new commissions) must be resistant to the hurricane force winds, the sun’s ultraviolent light and the salt air.
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Art Nine Disc Golf Course Public Art Project
Shawnee, Kansas
Summary: The Public Art Program is interested in commissioning artists to create site-specific, permanent sculptures at the Art Nine disc golf course. It is the goal of this project to hire three artists/artist teams to each create a series of three art pieces. With nine total sculptures, placement will occur in proximity to each of the nine tees.
Budget: $126,000 (total)
Deadline: 6/8/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The public art opportunity is open to professional artists residing within 250 miles of the Kansas City area including Kansas City, St. Louis, Wichita, Omaha, Lincoln, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Hutchinson, Emporia, Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence, Columbia, and others.
Special Notes: The Art Nine Art Selection Committee (ASC) will review artist qualifications and select up to 6 finalists. Finalists will develop a site-specific concept proposal that includes a series of 3 sculptures at 3 separate tee locations. The Art Selection Committee will recommend 3 final artist(s)/designs to the Public Art Committee for the project.
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Texas State University Hilltop Residence Hall
Austin, Texas
Summary: Texas State University System seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design artwork for the Texas State University Hilltop Residence Hall. Artwork will draw inspiration from student life on campus or the larger San Marcos community.
Budget: $600,000
Deadline: 6/8/23
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: • Professional artist Age 18 or older living or working in the United States. A practitioner of visual and/or interdisciplinary arts, at any stage in their career, whose work is recognized by peer artists to demonstrate serious intent and ability, who has a body of work and has made art creation a focus of their practice.
Special Notes: Open Call Request for Qualifications. Due to the construction timeline and budget of the project, this commission opportunity is open to all public artists living and working in the United States. The Committee on Public Art (CoPA) will narrow the list of artists who apply and the Director of Public Art will request paid proposals from the shortlist. Shortlisted artists will be notified via email and phone. The shortlisted artists will submit their proposals and be present for interviews with the CoPA.
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Texas State University System Lamar State College Orange Academic Building
Orange, Texas
Summary: Texas State University System seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design artwork for the Lamar State College Orange Academic Building. Artwork will serve to welcome visitors to the new Academic Building. Inspiration may be drawn from the Orange or Southeast Texas community.
Budget: $260,000
Deadline: 6/8/23
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: Due to the construction timeline and budget of the project, this commission opportunity will be open to public artists living and working in the Southwestern states’ region (Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming). 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. Shortlisted artists will be notified via email and phone. The shortlisted artists will submit their proposals and be present for interviews with the CoPA.
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Texas State University System Lamar Institute of Technology Workforce and Allied Health Building
Beaumont, Texas
Summary: Texas State University System seeks to commission an artist or artist team to design artwork for the Lamar Institute of Technology Workforce and Allied Health Building. Artwork will become an LIT icon and will be inspired by or related to the education students receive in support of the nation’s most vital industries, including technology, industry, and healthcare.
Budget: $250,000
Deadline: 6/8/23
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: 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: Art Goal: Artwork will become an LIT icon and will be inspired by or related to the education students receive in support of the nation’s most vital industries, including technology, industry, and healthcare.
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Huntersville SculpTOUR
Huntersville, North Carolina
Summary: The Public Art Commission of Huntersville, NC, is seeking five (5) pieces of leasable outdoor sculpture to be installed for two years on the Downtown Greenway running through Holbrook Park. The committee is seeking original art works that may be functional or nonfunctional, temporary, or permanent work in any media suitable for outdoor public space.
Budget: Each artist will receive a $2,000 stipend (per piece)
Deadline: 6/09/2023
How to apply: email (see link below)
Eligibility Requirements: The exhibition is open to all artists, preferably professional sculptors, who are at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States.
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Manti Courthouse – Utah Public Art
Manti, Utah
Summary: the Utah Public Art Program of the Division of Arts and Museums requests qualifications from Utah artists and/or artist teams interested in creating site specific exterior sculpture(s) for the 6th District Courthouse in Manti, Utah
Budget: $115,000
Deadline: 6/9/23, 11:59pm
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Professional artists and artist teams residing in Utah are eligible for this commission. Artists in the counties of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a U.S. Tax ID Number
Special Notes: The Selection Committee will review all properly submitted qualifications from which a short list of semi-finalists will be selected. Semi-finalists will be asked to present a full proposal to the committee in Manti on August 29, 2023 to include concept, budget, and timeline. All semi-finalists will be awarded an honorarium to help defray the costs of the development of the proposal. The honorarium will be applied toward the commission amount for the artist(s) awarded the commission(s.)
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Kenilworth Playground Public Art Project
Petaluma, California
Summary: The City of Petaluma (“City”) is seeking qualified applicants to collaborate with park builders for the design of a public artwork-playground structure at Kenilworth Park. All applicants to this opportunity are required to review and acknowledge the RFQ document, which can be view at the following link: https://cityofpetaluma.org/documents/kenilworth-playground-public-art-project-rfq.
Budget: $30,000
Deadline: 6/10/2023
How to apply: SlideRoom
Eligibility Requirements: At least 18 years or older and a U.S. resident or citizen with a valid mailing address
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