Qualifications require a one-page interest letter, 6–10 images, an annotated image list and a 1–2-page CV per artist. An optional video can run up to two minutes.
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Deadline passed
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Integrated ceiling light, suspended sculpture, durable exterior sculpture, and wall-mounted or suspended low-relief components; requirements vary by site.
Professional artists/teams living and working in the United States.
Per-site all-in commission; seven sites total $2.5 million. Finalist proposal honorarium: $2,000.
Application fee: 0
Explore the commissioning organization: City of Chicago — Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Qualifications require a one-page interest letter, 6–10 images, an annotated image list and a 1–2-page CV per artist. An optional video can run up to two minutes.
Source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Finalist-stage drawings will supply detailed dimensions and load limits; public site dimensions are approximate.
Source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10