Call for Artists July-August
A baker’s dozen sculpture opportunities with these 13 call for artists. Deadlines starting July 28 and continue through August 11, 2020.
Be sure to also check out our last call for artists post where there are several more opportunities for sculptors with deadlines coming up soon.
2020 Art Purchase Program
El Paso, TX
Summary: CALL FOR EXISTING ARTWORKS (deadline extended)
The Museums & Cultural Affairs Department is building a public collection of artwork created by El Paso Area artists that recognizes the artistic talent and cultural diversity in El Paso, Texas. The artwork will become part of the City of El Paso Art Collection and will be displayed in City Hall buildings for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. Low-relief artwork, that does not protrude more than 2 inches from the wall, will also be considered (ceramic, metal, glass, and other materials).
Budget: not specified
Deadline: 7/28/2020
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: This project is an open call to local artists (must live and work within 100 mile radius of the City of El Paso) who are at least 18 years of age
Special Notes: Artwork must be original and have been created within the last five (5) years.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Library
Charlotte, NC
Summary: The Arts & Science Council is accepting qualifications from artists/artist teams for a public art opportunity at Charlotte Mecklenburg New Main Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The selected artist will work with the ASC, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, Mecklenburg County Asset and Facilities Management, architects Clark Nexsen and Snøhetta and the local community to create an impactful artwork that responds to the parameters of the site, the aesthetics of the architecture, and the themes identified by the project team.
The artwork should prioritize the importance of books and literacy while highlighting the library’s mission to improve lives and build a stronger community.
Budget: $460,700
Deadline: 7/31/20
How to apply: Slideroom
Eligibility Requirements: This call is open to all U.S. professional artists. Artists who have received a commission or purchase for over $25,000 from the Arts & Science Council cannot be considered for another commission or purchase for 3 years after the date of a signed contract or letter of agreement. ASC staff, County or City staff, Public Art Commission members and their immediate families, are not eligible to apply for this project.
Special Notes: The Grand Lobby Wall has been identified as a possible opportunity for artwork placement, and the artist/s will be active in directing the design and preparation of the site.
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Suspended Sculptural Artwork for Medical Center Lobby
Jacksonville, Fl
Summary: No summary provided
Budget: $250,000
Deadline: 8/1/20, 11:59 PM, Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This is a national call for artists
Special Notes: For interior and exterior site renderings please request Building Design Reference Images from melanie.husk@bmcjax.com
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RFQ 725-20 for Artist to Create Permanent Artwork for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue M Interchange Roundabout
Lancaster, CA
Summary: The City of Lancaster (The City) intends to select a local artist to create and produce the artwork theme at SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue M Interchange, which will include two sculptures to be installed in the roundabouts, artistic design for retaining wall surface applications, and bridge railing architectural treatment.
Budget: $500,000.00
Deadline: 8/1/20, 2 PM Pacific
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions noted
Special Notes: Once the artist has been selected, the City intends to enter into negotiations with the artist to provide these services for the SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue M Interchange project. If negotiations are not successfully concluded, the City will in turn enter into negotiations with the next artist on the list
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The L.D. Britt, MD Terrace Sculpture
Norfolk, VA
Summary: EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL is a campus of scientists, researchers, learners, and healers, and Dr. Britt reflects these ideals. The campus aesthetic is modern, clean, collegial and authoritative, and the sculpture should resonate with this brand while showing creativity and imagination. The work should be clean, welcoming, forward-thinking and purposeful. We hope the figure will become a suitable icon for the diversity and inclusion efforts on campus, and appropriately honor the distinguished work of Dr. Britt.
Budget: $100,000
Deadline: August 3, 2020, 2pm Eastern
How to apply: Mail, courier or hand-delivery, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions noted
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Civic Art Projects within Houston Airports: Portable Works
Houston, TX
Summary: Houston Airports and MOCA are seeking existing artwork from practicing, professional Texas artists (Artists born in Texas and/or residing in Texas), for direct purchase. Artwork that is selected and purchased will be added to the City of Houston Art Collection and will be on permanent display within Houston Airports. Qualifying artworks include small to medium size 3-D works, and medium to large 2-D works are eligible to submit.
Budget: $980,000 (a total of $980,000.00 available for the purchase of 87 works.)
Deadline: 8/3/20, 11:59 pm Central
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all Texas artists and artist-teams over 18 years of age. “Texas artist” is defined by the following:
- Born in the State of Texas, or
- Currently residing within in the State of Texas
Special Notes: Artwork should make a significant artistic addition to the City Art Collection.
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Outdoor Sculpture for Ramapo College of NJ Learning Commons
Mahwah, NJ
Summary: Ramapo College seeks innovative and permanent artwork for one or both of two outdoor spaces north of the new Learning Commons.
The public artwork should be of the magnitude to be highly visible in either of the two spaces in the Learning Commons location. The form could range from dramatic landscape re-arrangement to seating, to the installation of sculpture in either, or both, of the locations indicated on the diagram. This area contains high pedestrian traffic and occasional utility vehicle traffic.
Budget: $160,000.00
Deadline: August 3, 2020
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This is a national call. No restrictions noted
Special Notes: It is possible for an artist to propose one piece for one space, two pieces for two spaces or one larger work in two parts where both spaces are addressed in one body of work. Regardless, the budget of $160,000.00, inclusive of all costs and expenses, will stand for any combination of these proposals.
Three finalists each will receive $2,000 to help cover travel and interview preparation expenses.
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Prospectus #259 Devasthali Hall
Las Cruces, NM
Summary: New Mexico Arts and the Local Selection Committee for Devasthali Hall seek an artist or artist team to create a site-specific commission project to be situated on a landscaped area south and west of Devasthali Hall. Artists are encouraged to explore conceptual designs inspired by the landscape (always sunny in Southern New Mexico; the need for shelter/shade; and transparency and porosity), landscape architecture, environmental art, and placemaking and monumental art. The committee would like a work that creates a sense of place with the potential to serve as an iconic landmark, gateway or signpost to welcome visitors to Devasthali Hall.
Budget: $190,500 is available for the project, this includes finalist presentation fees and travel expenses.
Deadline: 8/3/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The request for qualifications is open to all artists or artist teams working in the United States.
Special Notes: Up to five finalists will be invited to submit a formal proposal for the project. Finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium for a written proposal and maquette of the proposed artwork.
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Art Expressions Bronson Healthcare Cancer Pavilion
Battle Creek, MI
Summary: Qualifications are requested from local artists interested in proposing artwork for the interior of a largescale healthcare facility: Bronson Healthcare Cancer Pavilion. There is opportunity for a variety of wall-mounted media, ceiling suspended installation, and outdoor sculpture at various budget levels.
Budget: There is opportunity for a variety of wall-mounted media, ceiling suspended installation, and outdoor sculpture at various budget levels.
Deadline: 8/3/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists must include their current location with proximity to southwest Michigan. We are seeking artists with a range of ethnic, religious, social, and economic backgrounds that reside within a 60 mile range of Kalamazoo, MI.
Special Notes: Wall-mounted sculpture (ceramic, wood, metal, glass) – cannot project off wall more than 4”; Ceiling suspended sculptural artwork for 2 story space (Must have previous portfolio of ceiling suspended work); Outdoor sculpture – freestanding (to fit within 9’ diameter) or wall mounted (appropriately sized for 6’ h x 16’w space).
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Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park
Austin, TX
Summary: The City of Austin / Art in Public Places (AIPP) is contracting an artist to create a permanent, exterior artwork for Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park.
Budget: $34,000
Deadline: 8/06/2020
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: Professional visual artist, or artist team at least 18 years of age; and live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties)
Special Notes: The community has stated a strong preference for artwork that is representative of the neighborhood’s diverse cultural heritage and that serves to visually enhance this new community space.
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Cornett Hall, Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR
Summary: Qualifications sought from artists interested in the commission of an exterior artwork for Oregon Institute of Technology’s Cornett Hall, Klamath Falls, OR
Budget: $130,000
Deadline: 8/08/2020, 11:59 pm
How to apply: Filesharing
Eligibility Requirements: Artists and artist teams living in Oregon, Washington and northern California are eligible to apply. Artists currently on Oregon’s Public Artist Roster must apply directly to this call.
Special Notes: The Selection Committee will review applications and select up to three of finalists will be in- vited to submit a detailed project proposal for which they will be paid a design stipend of $800
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Civic Art Projects within Houston Airports
Houston, TX
Summary: The Civic Art Program of the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) requests the submission of qualifications from artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, and install major permanent works of public art in various locations within the Houston Airports. Commissioned works will be accessioned into the City of Houston’s Art Collection.
Request for Qualifications: Ten (10) new projects have been identified within George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P Hobby Airport.
Budget: $1,460,000
Deadline: 8/10/20
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: : Artists from Texas and/or residing in Texas
Special Notes: Individual project budgets start at $82,000 up to $331,000
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Rowan University- Discovery Hall Stone Installation/Interpretive Space EOI
Glassboro, NJ
Summary: Rowan University is seeking to commission artwork(s) that will be integrated into the design for Discovery Hall. Artist Finalists will be invited to submit a proposal for a permanent, site specific artwork(s) on the exterior landscape of Discovery Hall that functions as an interpretive geological space for students, as well as an inspiring piece of art. Rowan desires this artwork to be a rock garden or other stone installation sculpture that aligns with the vision for Discovery Hall. Artists may submit their interest for creating the artwork, or partner with other artists as a team to propose artwork(s) that represents the programs within the School of Earth and Environment.
Budget: $250,000.
Deadline: 8/11/20
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This is a national call for artists
Special Notes: Shortlisted artists will receive a request for proposal (RFP) to respond to their ability to approach and create the project. A stipend of $1000 will be provided to shortlisted artists to offset costs related to proposal preparation.
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