Artists must be over 21 and reside in the United States or its territories. This is a prequalified roster; admission does not guarantee a commission, and project-specific budgets are not published.
Source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-18
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Historic South LA Black Cultural District public art roster RFQ
Historic South LA Black Cultural District, with implementation partner LA Commons
The opportunity
Roster for future district opportunities: murals, and sculptures for permanent or rotating display on public sites (the issuer's 'Monuments' category), plus banners and neighborhood marker medallions. Roster artists may also be invited to propose site-specific landmarks. LA Commons and/or partners fabricate and install.
Who can apply
Practicing visual artists based in the United States or its territories, over the age of 21, eligible to work in the United States with a valid SSN or Tax Identification Number. Emerging artists qualify without prior public-art experience. Black artists connected to South LA are encouraged. One application; no simultaneous individual and team applications. Named Senate District 28, City of LA and LA Commons staff and immediate family are excluded.
Funding & costs
No roster payment or project budget stated. Design contracts vary with each opportunity and include artist design fees; fabrication, engineering, permits, site preparation, transport, installation and contingency may be funded separately. Budgets are shared with approved roster artists.
Application fee: Not established
Source status last checked 2026-10-18. General terms reviewed 2026-10-18. Confirm current terms, eligibility and deadline timezone with the organizer.
Explore the commissioning organization: Historic South LA Black Cultural District
Application & planning details
Sources
- www.bcdla.org ↗ · Checked 2026-10-18