March Call for Artists: Part 2
Marching right along, we have 24 call for artists with deadlines March 11-31, 2023. Sounds good, right? Well it gets even better as several of these have multiple opportunities for sculptors. 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 beginning of March at our previous call for artists.
Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) Education 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 Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) Education Center in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO.
The panel is very invested in cultural diversity and local history and aspires to create gathering spaces that are inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all nearby residents and Learning Center visitors. The panel hopes to see artwork(s) that acknowledge the land and reflect the rich cultures of the area. The artwork(s) should be interactive and educational, and celebrate coming together in open spaces. Artworks should also speak to the relationships between insects, plant life, animals and humans. Artists applying should have a strong background in community engagement, particularly with youth.
Budget: $22,000
Deadline: 3/13/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This project is open to artists that reside in the state of Colorado.
Special Notes: Three to five artists/artist teams will be selected as finalists.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
Inspiration Point 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 Inspiration Point Park in Denver, CO. The panel is invested in cultural diversity and local history and aspires to create a gathering space that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming. Artwork should be interactive, with the ability to be enjoyed by multiple generations. Given the name of the park, artists should explore the idea of “inspiration” by creating artworks that spark wonder, delight and joy. The artwork should enhance the natural beauty of the park and invite visitors to “take their time.” It should allow for a moment of physical, mental and emotional respite to appreciate and respect the surrounding natural world.
Budget: $23,000
Deadline: 3/13/23
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 muralists who hope to shift toward sculptural work.
Three to five artists/artist teams will be selected as finalists.
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Texas A&M University Innovative Learning Classroom Building (2)
College Station, Texas
Summary: Texas A&M University announces an open competition for professional artists or artist teams to commission two site-specific public art installations inside and outside of the Innovative Learning Classroom Building (ILCB). Artists should consider the following inspirational words when coming up with ideas for the public art installations: Expressive, Engaging, Innovative, Activating, Welcoming
Budget: $125,000 & $75,000
Deadline: March 15, 2023
How to apply: online, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions noted
Special Notes: For either commission, artists or artist teams will submit concept designs, drawings, artist statement, materials list, budget breakdown, and a résumé reflecting their ability to handle a project of this size.
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Uproar Festival of Public Art
North Carolina
Summary: Uproar Festival of Public Art is a new arts festival coming to North Carolina July 14 – August 12, 2023. High-impact, bold works of art will be showcased throughout Orange County, in the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. Sixty works will be selected for display and $27,500 in cash prizes awarded.
Budget: A $500 honorarium for each selected applicant
Deadline: March 15, 2023, 11:59pm (extended from original March 1 deadline)
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: Artists must be 18 years old and a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia.
Special Notes: Artists are encouraged to sell their work during Uproar. Sales, including tax payments, will be handled by the Orange County Arts Alliance (the nonprofit partner of the Orange County Arts Commission). The Arts Alliance will retain a 20% commission on any work sold during the festival.
The Application Fee for Uproar is $30
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2023-24 Downtown Sculpture Gallery
Auburn, Washington
Summary: The City of Auburn invites sculptors to submit applications for Auburn’s Downtown Sculpture Gallery. The works selected for this public art exhibition will be on loan to the City for a period of twelve months (12) and can be available for sale during that time. City of Auburn’s Downtown Sculpture Gallery showcases 13 sculptures throughout its historic downtown and around the City. Public art is an integral part of the exciting renewal efforts on Main Street and underscores the critical role that artists and public art play in the revitalization of Auburn’s urban core.
Budget: Each selected artist will receive a $1,000 stipend. At the conclusion of the exhibition a sculpture from the exhibition may be purchased for inclusion in the City of Auburn’s permanent collection. The purchase budget is $10,000.
Deadline: 3/16/23, 10:59 pm Pacific
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artist are required to be living or working in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California and Montana) and deliver their artwork in person to Auburn, Washington.
Special Notes: Applicants may submit up to ten sculptures for consideration. The selected sculptures will be on view for 12 months from September 2023 – September 2024.
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Call For Artists: Temporary Artwork
Germantown, Tennessee
Summary: The Germantown Public Art program is excited to launch Shelby Canopy: Our Shared Connection in the fall of 2023. Through the installation of temporary artwork along the Wolf River Greenway trail system, this project aims to connect citizens of Shelby County, raise awareness of the importance of trees locally and globally and encourage participants to move from knowledge to action.
Artwork should be installed for 5-6 months (Fall-Spring) or the artist should plan to engage participants through a series of engaged activities during this time-frame in a format that makes sense with their work.
Budget: $12,000 Travel/lodging/meals stipend: $1,200
Deadline: 3/19/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: artists living within 350 miles of the Memphis metro area
Special Notes: Any publicly interactive visual art, performance art, or social practice that meets the above artistic requirements. Includes but is not limited to: art structures, assemblage, conceptual installations, ecological art, ephemeral displays, kinetic sculptures, multimedia installations, murals, sculptures.
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2023 Art on Loan – South Suburban Public Art Committee
Centennial & Littleton, Colorado
Summary: The 2023 Art on Loan Program administered by the South Suburban Public Art Committee (SSPAC), a committee appointed by the South Suburban Park and Recreation District (SSPRD) Board of Directors, is accepting proposals to promote and highlight local and Colorado artists and their work. The program is a year-long outdoor exhibit designed to promote public interest in art, develop community pride, and enhance the visitor experience around the Goodson Recreation Center (Centennial) and The Hudson Gardens & Events Center (Littleton).
Budget: A $500 Exhibitor’s Honorarium is provided to each artist after the artwork is installed in June 2023.
Deadline: 3/20/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project is open to all artists residing in Colorado who have the background, experience, and reputation for completing such a project.
Special Notes: Artists can submit up to 10 different pieces of art for consideration, one per application.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) “D3” Concourse Restroom Renovation
Seattle, Washington
Summary: The Port of Seattle’s Public Art program is seeking one (1) visual/multi-disciplinary/light artist or artist
teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for this permanent art commission within Seattle Tacoma International Airport’s D Concourse. The work must also consider the aesthetic of the facility and redevelopment design. Proposed artworks must also be thoughtful in regard to long term maintenance and conservation. The work must be appropriate for public presentation considering the wide range of visitors to the airport.
We think of the airport as a microcosm of the region with the main terminal as the heart of the building and each concourse reflects different regional influences that represents the diversity of culture and geography in our region. D Concourse environmental theme: East of Cascade Range- Palouse (Inspiration: agriculture, rugged, wide expanse, textural. Color and Materials: orange, green, tan, sunrise accents)
Budget: $133,200
Deadline: 3/20/23
How to apply: email, see link before and download the PDF
Eligibility Requirements: Nation-wide call
Special Notes: There are two (2) locations within the D Concourse restroom renovations open for artworks. The estimated completion date for this project is Q4 2023. Completion of the public art commission will remain flexible and follow overall project completion.
Click here to read more about this call for artists and instructions on how to apply
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) “B3” Concourse Restroom Renovation
Seattle, Washington
Summary: The Port of Seattle’s Public Art program is seeking one (1) visual/multi-disciplinary/light artist or artist teams to submit their qualifications to be considered for this permanent art commission within Seattle Tacoma International Airport’s B Concourse. The restroom renovation project includes four (4) locations in B Concourse. The estimated opening date for this restroom is Q4 2023. The public art completion date is flexible to the project completion date.
Budget: $249,750
Deadline: 3/20/23
How to apply: email, see link before and download the PDF
Eligibility Requirements: Nation-wide call
Special Notes: Make sure to click on “documents” to have access to the full RFQ (including renderings)
Click here to read more about this call for artists and instructions on how to apply
ArtScape 7
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Summary: The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is seeking temporary & permanent art installations for its annual ArtScape 7 public art installation. The Arts Council is looking for 3-D outdoor sculptures/works/installations and will place 15-20 temporary works at varied and diverse outdoor sites in downtown Fayetteville & surrounding areas. Works will be leased for a period of no less than one year. In addition to the temporary installations the Arts Council is also looking to purchase several permanent artworks for the Cape Fear River Trail and Murchison Road Corridor.
Budget: For ArtScape 7 our organization agrees to pay selected artists a one-year lease of $1,500, $3,000, $5,000 or $5,000+. In addition to the lease fee, each sponsored artwork will be allotted a travel stipend of up to $500 per installation.
Deadline: 3/21/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions noted
Special Notes: Artists will have the opportunity to list the works for sale and should provide purchase price with submission and acknowledge if the lease fee will be applied towards the purchase. Artists will receive a payment of 70% on any individual sale; all sold works must remain on display for the duration of the loan period.
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2023 Old Town Keller Rotating Sculpture Program
Keller, Texas
Summary: The Keller Public Arts Board is seeking six sculptures that are appropriate for public viewing and support the family friendly atmosphere of the City of Keller. Sculptures remain under the artist’s ownership and are loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period. The Keller Public Arts Board aims to install sculptures that are diverse in style and media.
Budget: A $1,500 honorarium shall be awarded for each piece for the installation, exhibition and removal of the artwork for a two-year period.
Deadline: 3/24/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists must reside in Texas.
Special Notes: Base must fit on 5’x5’ concrete pad. Max Height of 12’. Sculpture must be ready for installation no later than June 1, 2023 (exact installation date shall be coordinated with City of Keller staff).
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Art Around Avon 2023
Avon, Colorado
Summary: The Art Around Avon is a program with the goal of selecting up to twenty-five (25) visual art pieces for installation in pre-determined outdoor spaces in early June 2023. The selected artist’s work will be on exhibition in an outdoor location for up to twenty-four (24) months during which time the artist may make the work available for sale.
Budget: $900 artist stipend per selection
Deadline: 3/26/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The Request for Proposals is open to all artists and artist teams residing and working in Colorado.
Special Notes: Applicants must be able to complete and transport work on June 8th, 2023.
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Town Center Art Around Avon
Avon, Colorado
Summary: The Town Center location is the crowned jewel of the Art Around Avon program. This location is of high significance and priority, an expansive space, centered location on Avon’s main thoroughfare, and has mountain vistas as a backdrop, will demand a prominent work with the ability to be seen by pedestrians from across Avon Road. The proposed work for this location must be a minimum of 12’ tall and a maximum of 20’ tall, be of substantial girth/circumference and fit on a concrete circular pedestal measuring 13’ in diameter.
The selected artist’s work will be on exhibition in an outdoor location for up to twenty-four (24) months during which time the artist may make the work available for sale. The Town shall produce and distribute materials regarding the work for marketing purposes, including photographs of the work for publicity or study. The Town shall retain 20% of the gross sale price of the selected artist work on exhibition in the Town through the Art Around Avon program. If an artist’s work is sold during the exhibition period, the work shall be removed after the decommission date.
Budget: $2,000 artist stipend
Deadline: 3/26/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The Request for Proposals is open to all artists and artist teams residing and working in Colorado.
Special Notes: Applicants must be able to complete and transport work on June 8th, 2023.
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We Shall Rise: Mother Jones Monument
Chicago, Illinois
Summary: The Chicago Departments of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Water Management (DWM) in partnership with the Mother Jones Heritage Project (MJHP) invite professional artists and artist teams with a demonstrated history of completing major permanent outdoor public art projects to submit their qualifications for a commission remembering Mother Jones and her continuing legacy to be placed in Jane Byrne Park at the Historic Water Tower
Budget: $250,000
Deadline: 3/26/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This opportunity is open to professional artists local, national and international.
Special Notes: Finalists will be paid a $1,000 honorarium to develop proposals.
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Rogers Farm Public Art Project
Superior, Colorado
Summary: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods and the Rogers Farm HOA are accepting applications for a public art feature(s) to be located at their two small adjacent pocket parks. Creatives working in three-dimensional sculptural design are eligible to apply and be considered for a site-specific sculptural commission.
Budget: $42,000
Deadline: 3/26/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents at least 18 years of age.
Special Notes: (3) semi-finalists will be invited to participate in the RFP process in order to design a proposal for a site-specific commission. Semi-finalists will be paid a stipend of $1,000 to prepare and present a proposal.
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2023 REOI: Wailuku Municipal Parking Structure Interior Wayfinding Public Art
Wailuku, Hawaii
Summary: Artists and/or Artist Teams will be commissioned to co-develop with community stakeholders an innovative project that engages a diverse public audience. Themes must be site-specific and address the distinct history and/or culture of Wailuku. There are five (5) areas within the parking structure to choose from (I1 – I5), please see the diagrams attached here. You may choose between 1-5 areas within your expression of interest and budget proposal.
Each of four parking structure levels pays homage to the importance of water to Wailuku. Utilizing the research and community member interviews completed during the Wailuku Municipal Parking Structure design process, the forms of water, the water of Nā Wai ‘Ehā and the life-giving ways that water sustains the community were all offered as themes for projects on this site. Applicants are encouraged to integrate this theme (see PDF for reference) into their statement of interest/ initial ideas for panel consideration.
Budget: Approx $75,000 for i1-i5
Deadline: 3/26/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: All artists welcome.
Special Notes: Entry Fee: $10.00
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Creative Bike Racks
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Summary: The goal of the artwork is to create inviting bike racks that tie to the theme of Center for the Arts. The design should be both highly-functional and take inspiration from our creative campus. This can include specific art forms such as dance, theatre, music, visual arts, and/or a more general expression of art, creativity, and design. We seek artists or teams of artists to submit designs for one or more custom bike racks that will complement the architecture and express the mission.
Budget: $1000 design award
Deadline: 3/28/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all artists, designers and bicycle geeks
Special Notes: It is preferred that racks are accessible and usable from both sides.
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University of Illinois Art in Architecture at SCCIL
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Summary: Artists are invited to submit proposals for consideration to be considered for permanent public art at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The Art in Architecture committee will consider purchasing available works of art as well as commissioning new work.
Budget: $330,000, No one artist can be paid more than $99,999
Deadline: 3/30/23, 4:00 P.M. Central
How to apply: email, see link below to download the PDF with more details
Eligibility Requirements: This CFA is open to all artists, artisans, designers, or artist-led teams with a substantial track record currently residing and legally permitted to work in the United States.
Special Notes: Final placement of the artwork will be decided by the committee and, where appropriate, in consultation with the artist. If unable to view the attached, please e-mail fandsartinarch@mx.uillinois.edu
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Silverbell: Goret to El Camino del Cerro
Tucson, Arizona
Summary: The Regional Transportation Authority and the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility in collaboration with the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona invites artists to submit qualifications for the opportunity to create innovative public artwork for the Silverbell: Goret to El Camino del Cerro Project.
The public art opportunity for this project is open to all forms of free-standing public art that can withstand the harsh outdoor Southern Arizona climate. This project calls for 3-5 roadside public artworks to be installed along Silverbell Rd between Goret Rd. and Camino Del Cerro Rd. The artworks should also function as landmarks that include pedestrian/bike path enhancements. (e.g., shade structures, seating, bike racks, etc.) The artwork components will be exposed to harsh desert elements, sustainable materials as well as functionality in this climate are essential to address longevity and maintenance.
Budget: $306,000
Deadline: 3/30/23, 11:59 p.m. Arizona Time
How to apply: Submittable
Eligibility Requirements: This public art opportunity is open to professional artists and artist teams both nationally and internationally. Applicants with experience creating holistic environments or integrating green materials and technology are highly encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: 3 finalists will be selected to make proposals
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Sheldon Pool & Fitness Center Percent for Art Project
Eugene, Oregon
Summary: The City of Eugene is issuing a Request for Qualifications for Muralists and a Request for Existing Artworks for Sculptors for the Sheldon Pool & Fitness Center Percent for Art Project. Artists have the option to be considered for a commission of new mural artwork OR for a purchase of existing sculptural artwork.
Budget: The all-inclusive budget for this project is $10,000.
Deadline: 3/30/23, 11:59 p.m. (PST)
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: open to all professional artists who are located and working within Lane County, Oregon.
Special Notes: Three (3) exterior zones have been identified by the selection committee as possible locations for either a commissioned mural or purchased (existing) sculptural artwork.
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Parking Lot Sculpture
Sunrise, Florida
Summary: The City of Sunrise, Florida is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist team to create one vibrant sculpture to be located on a new parking lot on 1200 Sunset Strip. The sculpture should reflect the spirit of Sunrise and be impactful to pedestrians and passerby traffic both day and night. This Call to Artists is emphasizing the City of Sunrise’s desire to commission a sculpture that represents our original Sunrise neighborhood which is diverse and has a large Caribbean population. The sculpture must be vibrant and timeless and capable of “holding its own” and making a dramatic statement.
Budget: The selected Artist will be expected to enter into an agreement with the City in an amount not to exceed $72,000.00.
Deadline: 3/31/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: The project is open to all visual arts Professional Artists/Artist Teams in the United States.
Special Notes: The Call to Artists is expected to be conducted in two (2) phases. In the first phase, up to three (3) Artists will be shortlisted by the Selection Committee based on experience, credentials, style and previous work. In the second phase, each shortlisted Artist will receive a $1,000.00 stipend for the development of a detailed proposal with up to three conceptual design options.
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Pentwater Public Arts: Sculpture Walk 2023
Pentwater, Michigan
Summary: For 2023 there will be six locations. An artist reception and celebration is planned for October 14, 2023 to give the artists the opportunity to meet the community and talk about their work. The Juror’s Award and a People’s Choice Award (both monetary) will be announced at this event. All works will be for sale with a possible Purchase Award.
Budget: Each artist selected will receive a $1500 honorarium to offset expenses.
Deadline: 3/31/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Professional and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and all artwork must be original and executed by the applicant. Artwork must be completed by the time of installation.
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Alaska Contemporary Art Bank: 2023 Call for Art
Alaska
Summary: The Alaska State Council on the Arts is requesting applications of visual artwork to purchase for the Alaska Contemporary Art Bank. Alaskan artists are invited to submit up to 6 recent works in any media. Purchased works become part of a lending collection displayed throughout state public areas.
Budget: Only works priced at or under $4,000 will be considered.
Deadline: 3/31/23, 9:59 PM AKT
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be an Alaskan resident, or an Alaskan resident at the time the work was created.
Special Notes: Work must have been created in the last five years.
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Pre-Qualified Artist Roster Application
Sugar Land, Texas
Summary: For the Roster, a public artist is defined as a visual artist who has past experience with the creation of artwork that has gone through a collaborative commissioning process- including planning, review and installation in a space other than a gallery, home or studio.
Budget: $1,000-$150,000
Deadline: 3/31/23
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: 18 years old, living in the United States and/or territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa) and, currently permitted to work in the United States
Special Notes: Please note: Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee a commission. In addition, the city of Sugar Land may release additional open calls for artists that include artists beyond those listed on the Roster.
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