July Call for Artists Part 2
16 more call for artists! These have deadlines July 12-31, 2022. Whether you are looking for an exhibition, an art on loan program, or an opportunity for a sculpture commission, be sure to read through and find the right call for you.
Be sure to also check out sculpture opportunities with deadlines in the first part of July at our previous call for artists which has 10 calls.
Wastewater Management Building
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public artwork, or series of artworks, for the Wastewater Management Building in the he Valverde Neighborhood
Budget: $55,000.00
Deadline: 7/12/22, 11:59pm Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado. The selection panel is especially interested in artists who can demonstrate a deep understanding of the building’s occupants and the neighborhood, as well as the area’s history and urban landscape.
Special Notes: Project goals: The panel is invested in creating a space for employees of the building to gather and take pride in; one that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all. The panel is committed to celebrating the civic complex, and elevating staff voices and the important work they do every day. The panel hopes to see artwork(s) that celebrate and complement the architectural style of the building. The building is adjacent to the South Platte River and there is an opportunity to tell the story of wastewater management and the processes of returning water to the environment safely, as well as the story of climate change and its impact on wastewater management. Artists should also consider the existing artwork on the eastside of the building and how it could relate to the new work(s).
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Larimer Bridge – Connecting Auraria
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public artwork, or series of artworks, for the Larimer Bridge – Connecting Auraria project located on Larimer Street between 14th Street and the Auraria Campus, in Downtown Denver, CO 80202. While a preferred location has not been selected, the panel is open to artwork that could be located anywhere within or near the project limits.
Budget: $55,000.00
Deadline: 7/12/22, 11:59pm Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: While a preferred location has not been selected, the panel is open to artwork that could be located anywhere within or near the project limits.
Special Notes: The panel is invested in creating connections between the Auraria Campus and Downtown Denver. Currently the campus feels separated and isolated from the downtown core; successful artwork will help to bridge the two neighborhoods. The panel is very invested in honoring the people who once inhabited the area and elevating the stories of those who were displaced. Given the proximity of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, the panel is also invested in the natural history of the land and the relationship of people to the land. The panel seeks to commission artwork that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all. The panel is also invested in artwork that activates the space, but also seeks artwork that creates a moment to pause and reflect. Artists should also consider the existing artworks in the immediate area and how they could relate to the new work(s). The panel would particularly like to encourage emerging and indigenous artists to apply.
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Bible Park Playground
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public artwork, or series of artworks, for the Bible Park project located at 6802 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO 80224. Bible Park is a 66-acre park encompassing several biking and walking trails, including the Highline Canal Trail.
Budget: $20,000.00
Deadline: 7/12/22, 11:59pm Mountain (note other places in the Call show a deadline of 7/26/22)
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado
Special Notes: The panel is very invested in celebrating Bible Park and creating artwork that is representative of Denver and other artworks in the collection. The panel is interested in artwork that is vibrant and playful, and that invokes a sense of excitement for those who view it. Bible Park is a gem in the city’s park system and not as well-known as other parks. The panel sees an opportunity to create artwork that provides a sense of place and puts Bible Park on the map. Bible Park has ample opportunities for recreation, both passive and active. The 70-mile High Line Canal that meanders through the Denver Metro Area borders the park on three sides and connects to the park’s trails.
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King County Metro RapidRide Expansion, I Line: Small But Mighty
King County, Washington
Summary: 4Culture, in partnership with King County Metro Transit, seeks a professional artist or artist team to develop a series of retaining wall treatments and small sculptures –unified by concept, scale, and (durable) media– for permanent installation at up to a dozen bus stations and adjacent points of interest along the new RapidRide I Line corridor, which will connect the King County, WA cities of Renton, Kent, and Auburn. The 17-mile alignment promises to serve a huge diversity of people and places and encompasses at least thirteen different language groups in its ridership.
Budget: $525,000
Deadline: 7/13/22, 4:00 pm Pacific
How to apply: online, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is open to professional artists, working independently or as a team with a solid history of collaboration, that reside in the United States. Some travel to King County, WA is expected.
Special Notes: The selected artist or artist team must abide by King County Public Health and National COVID-19 protocols while working on this project.
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City Hall Public Art Project
Northglenn, Colorado
Summary: Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF), acting on behalf of the City of Northglenn, invites proposals from artists (individual or teams) to design, fabricate, and install public art in the new City Hall primary public area in Northglenn, CO. The successful proposal for the commissioned, site-specific, permanent art installation will include a portfolio of past work, details of similar projects, and an outline of the process for design, fabrication, and installation.
Budget: $250,000
Deadline: 7/15/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Colorado artists will receive preferential consideration.
Special Notes: The artist or team will be selected based on past work and responses to questions about process. Proposals will be narrowed down to a few finalists. Finalists will be required to interview in-person or online.
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Art Exposed – the Oregon Coast’s Outdoor, Rotating Art Gallery
Florence, Oregon
Summary: The City of Florence is pleased to invite emerging, mid-career and established artists to submit work to the Public Art Committee’s program, Art Exposed, a rotating outdoor art gallery. Florence is offering artists an opportunity to display their work throughout Florence’s Old Town district for a two-year period.
Budget: Artists will receive a stipend of $1,500 to display their work for two years.
Deadline: 7/15/22, 9:59 p.m. Pacific
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: All artists must be over the age of 18 to apply.
Special Notes: During the two-year period, the art would be offered for sale, with the City of Florence keeping a portion of the sale proceeds to support the future of the Public Arts Program. The artist also has the opportunity to replace any sold art with a new piece during the two-year time frame.
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Eye for Art Sculpture-on-Loan Program
Brighton, Colorado
Summary: The City of Brighton Eye for Art program announces a call for artists for its 2022-2023 Sculpture-on-Loan Program. This year-long sculpture exhibit is held at Carmichael Park located at 650 Southern Street. For the program, five sculptures will be selected
Budget: artists will receive a $500 honorarium at placement. In addition, $1,000 will be awarded for a public-voted “Brighton’s Choice” award, as well as possible purchasing by the public and/or the City. To date, the program has sold eight sculptures located throughout the City.
Deadline: 8/15/22 (Note: 7/7/22 we have heard from the organizers that this deadline has been moved from July 15 to August 15. We have decided to leave it here and we will also post it for August.)
How to apply: online form, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions noted.
Special Notes: Recommended minimum height is 5 feet tall. All sculptures submitted for consideration must be available for delivery and installation by or before August 15, 2022 and remain on display until July 15, 2023.
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2022 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Summary: The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 5th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. The Prize seeks to inspire creatives from around the world to pursue a life and career in the arts, and to help careers grow through funding and increased exposure of their work to galleries, collectors and media globally.
Exhibit in the prestigious annual Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition alongside 80+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists at Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, CA USA
Budget: $57,000 in cash and prizes
Deadline: Midnight 17 July 2022 [Los Angeles date/time]
How to apply: see link below
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions noted
Special Notes: The entry fee is US$40 per entry to cover administrative costs.
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University of Illinois Art in Architecture at Freer Hall
Champaign, Illinois
Summary: The Art in Architecture (AIA) Program of the University of Illinois, Facilities & Services is pleased to announce a Request for Artwork (RFA). Professional artists are invited to submit images of available work to be considered for the permanent original public art at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Artists’ work may also be considered for custom or commissioned work.
The committee has selected four different walls that are suitable for artwork in hopes to complement both the building and its use. Choice of media for the project is broad but should be in material suitable for the interior environment. The committee has opted to select up to two artists for the four locations.
Budget: The budget to cover four artwork pieces shall not exceed $77,000.
Deadline: 7/18/2022
How to apply: email, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: This RFA is open to all professional artists, artisans or artist-led teams currently residing and legally permitted to work in the United States.
Faculty, instructors and staff of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as well as degree-seeking fine art students are ineligible to apply.
Special Notes: While not required, the artwork could speak to one or more of the following ideas: Human movement, Health, Wellness, Strength, Rehabilitation, community health. Artwork in the gym area should provide inspiration. Colorful scenic imagery is encouraged.
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area Artist-in-Residence
Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho
Summary: The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Sawtooth NRA) and Sun Valley Museum of Art seek candidates for a 2-week Artist-in-Residence project during late September/early October 2022. One visual artist-in-residence will be selected to participate in a residency in the Sawtooth NRA during fall 2022.
Budget: The Sawtooth NRA will provide the selected artist with 2 weeks lodging in or near the Sawtooth NRA, and SVMoA will provide the artist-in-residence with a $500 stipend. Lodging may be in either shared or private U.S. Forest Service housing. Artists are responsible for their own transportation, materials, and any required preparation of artwork for exhibition.
Deadline: 7/22/22
How to apply: email or filesharing service, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: Visual artists over the age of 18 working in any medium are welcome to apply
Special Notes: Selected artist will Create a body of work available for exhibition either inside or outside the Sawtooth NRA Visitor Center (and other potential venues) from June 1, 2023 to January 1, 2023 (exact dates TBD)
The artist-in-residence will create work that responds to a particular aspect of the Sawtooth NRA, including but not limited to: wildlife, geology, ecosystems, scenery and human history.
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RFQ for Sculptural Art
Lone Tree, Colorado
Summary: NINE dot ARTS is seeking qualified Artists for several future art locations on the campus of a new senior living project located in Lone Tree, CO. The name of the project is The Reserve at Lone Tree. It will consist of independent living, assisted living, and memory care units. The project management team at Experience Senior Living is interested in making purchases for the permanent art collection at The Reserve.
There are 5 locations, 1 indoor and 4 exterior.
Budget: Budget varies by art location. The budget range is $15,000 – $55,000 total per art location.
Deadline: 7/22/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Demonstrated experience working with large scale sculptural installations
Special Notes: The art can be an existing artwork or a new commission. The artwork will be installed in Summer of 2024.
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Grand Junction Regional Center Group Homes RFQ
Grand Junction, Colorado
Summary: Qualifications are requested from artists interested in creating an exterior public artwork or artworks for the Grand Junction Regional Center Group Homes in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Art Selection Committee is looking to commission an artwork to be located on the exterior of the two new group homes, to be located near or along the planned nature walking trails on the site. Artworks should create a sense of place and respite and could possibly be integrated into the landscape. A series of dispersed artworks along the walking path(s) is preferred to a single artwork. Many of the residents have specific sensory needs, so artworks that are tactile, interactive, or kinetic would be particularly successful for the residents.
Budget: $32,000
Deadline: 7/22/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be residents of the state of Colorado.
Special Notes: Local artists from the Grand Valley area are encouraged to apply. Artists with disabilities, particularly developmental disabilities such as traumatic brain injury or autism, are also encouraged to apply.
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KC Streetcar Main Street Extension
Kansas City, Missouri
Summary: All station stop shelters in this Call for Artists have an approved design with similar dimensions, replicating the shelter design of the existing KC Streetcar system that is in operation today. Augmentation of shelter components must coordinate with existing approved shelter designs. Final design drawings and applicable specifications will be provided to finalist artist(s).
Selected art may be three-dimensional (3-D). Artwork can be provided in multiple segments if needed. The art installation shall be stable in an earthquake and shall not attach to any other structure other than its footing or foundation. Three-dimensional art will not be placed on the station stop platforms, but rather in the vicinity of the stop area.
No concepts, designs, proposals or budgets are required at this time
Budget: $185,000
Deadline: 7/24/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility is limited to professional visual artist teams or artists at least 18 years of age based in the Kansas City Combined Statistical Area (CSA). The Kansas City CSA includes the Missouri counties of Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray and the Kansas counties of Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, Wyandotte. Artists based in the Kansas City area but not within one of the above counties can appeal their eligibility within their Letter of Interest. All eligibility appeals will be determined by a majority vote of the selection panel.
Special Notes: Artists selected as semifinalists will be asked to present a design proposal to the selection panel. Semifinalists will be paid a $2,000 design fee to develop their proposal.
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Vision Tulsa – Percent for Art / Air National Guard
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Summary: The City of Tulsa is accepting submissions from professional artists or teams of artists in response to a significant public art opportunity relating to the City’s recent investments at the Mission Training Center near Tulsa International Airport. The high security nature of the Mission Training Center has necessitated the placement of the related public art at an outside viewing area at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium.
This Call to Artists seeks to identify artist teams or artists capable of designing, fabricating, and installing a sculptural installation commemorating the Oklahoma Air National Guard, its 138th Fighter Wing, and Technical Sergeant Marshal (Moo) Dakota Roberts, who “…died in combat on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.”
Budget: $50,000
Deadline: 7/27/22, 5pm
How to apply: Submittable
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
Special Notes: Your submission must include a concept for a memorial installation on the site.
Artists shall generally be eligible for no more than one major project (over $25,000.00) during a three-year period through the Arts Commission for the City of Tulsa.
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Community Sculpture Garden
Cedar Park, Texas
Summary: The City of Cedar Park, located just 17 miles from downtown Austin, is the third largest city in the Austin area with a population exceeding 86,000 within its city limits. The City of Cedar Park attracts residents and visitors from all over the globe because of its unique charm, close proximity to Austin and the Texas Hill Country, and the beauty surrounding the Lower Colorado River Lake System. You are invited to become an exciting part of Cedar Park by submitting your work for a yearlong period of display in the Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden.
Budget: Upon the completed installation of the sculpture, a $400 stipend will be paid for each selected piece to defer the delivery, set up, and removal costs
Deadline: 7/29/2022
How to apply: mail or email: see link below
Eligibility Requirements: The City’s Parks, Arts, and Community Enrichment (PACE) Advisory Board will accept entries of large scale, free standing and interactive sculptures and welcomes all artists- professional, amateur and student.
Click here to read more about this call for artists (page has pdf for the full RFQ and application)
Ohio Creek Watershed
Norfolk, Virginia
Summary: The City of Norfolk has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town program to hire an artist to design and create artwork that will celebrate the Elizabeth River, the community, and the NDR Ohio Creek Watershed Project; a flood risk management and resiliency project.
The City of Norfolk has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town program to hire an artist to design and create artwork that will celebrate the Elizabeth River, the community, and the NDR Ohio Creek Watershed Project; a flood risk management and resiliency project.
Budget: $135,000
Deadline: 7/31/22, 11:59 p.m. Mountain
How to apply: CaFE
Eligibility Requirements: Professional artistic experience to fulfill the requirements of this project either in studio, educational, community, employment and/or art projects and the ability to undertake the design, creation, and installation of the artwork
Special Notes: Up to three finalists may be selected to be interviewed virtually by the Public Art Planning Committee. The finalists are not expected to complete a design at this stage but will be interviewed about past work and creative process. There will also be a preliminary discussion of the site. The committee reserves the right to select the final artist without a finalist process.
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