The Big Art Field Guide · Published budgets
Understand what a budget buys.
A sculpture lease, a design fee and a complete commission fund different work. Compare the scope before comparing the amount.
67 source-reviewed budget references, with original units, costs and context. All amounts are in U.S. dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation.
Each reference carries its own source review date. A recent review does not make a historical budget a current offer.
Commission budgets
Published allocations for making and delivering work. Read the included costs and host contributions for each project.
Published call budget
Approximately $136,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
La Raza Park public art RFQ
Denver Arts & Venues / Denver Public Art · Denver, CO, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- The $136,000 La Raza Park commission includes design, engineering consultation, fabrication, transport, installation, site changes, insurance, travel and contingency.
- Separate costs & terms
- Finalist proposal honoraria are mentioned, but their amount and relationship to the commission allocation are unspecified. Prevailing-wage requirements apply to work on city property.
Source context at review
2026 RFQ; published October 15 deadline has passed. The issuer page still links an application; current acceptance is not confirmed.
Still unconfirmed
- Final awarded amount and actual spending.
- Finalist honorarium amount.
Primary sources
- denverpublicart.org ↗ · Checked Introduction; Budget; Applying for these opportunities; Timeline
Published call budget
$70,000–$75,000
USD · per project
Commission with separate host support
Downtown Louisville functional public-art installation
Louisville Downtown Partnership · Louisville, KY, US
2026 · issuer publication date 2026-09-11
- What it covers
- The RFQ lists $70,000–$75,000 for travel, artist/design fees, insurance, materials, equipment, fabrication and installation. The September 28 Q&A separately describes a ceiling of $75,000 including installation. The temporary work should allow eventual relocation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The Q&A assigns maintenance to LDP, so artists need not budget for it but must supply care guidance. The RFQ’s $1,000 proposal stipend excludes the ultimately selected artist/team. Other unlisted costs are not assumed covered.
Source context at review
2026 call. The RFQ retains October 19 in its header/timeline and October 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET in submission instructions. The Q&A does not resolve that conflict; no controlling deadline is inferred.
Still unconfirmed
- Which deadline instruction controls.
- Final amount, site-specific engineering costs and eventual relocation funding.
Primary sources
- louisvilledowntown.org ↗ · Checked Publication Date and Budget Range; Scope of Work; Selection Process; Budget; Submission Instructions; Timeline
- louisvilledowntown.org ↗ · Checked September 28, 2026 Q&A: temporary installation; budget; maintenance and care recommendations
Published call budget
$80,000
USD · per project
Listed project costs
Fire Station 604 permanent exterior public art RFQ
Scottsdale Public Art · Scottsdale, AZ, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- The published $80,000 project budget is for the selected artist to design, engineer, fabricate and install permanent exterior art at Fire Station 604.
- Separate costs & terms
- Up to three finalists receive a $300 interview stipend. The page does not enumerate all cost inclusions or explain whether finalist stipends sit outside the total allocation.
Source context at review
2026 RFQ; September 14 deadline has passed. This is a published budget precedent, not confirmation of a current opening.
Still unconfirmed
- Complete cost inclusions and exclusions.
- Final contracted amount and spending.
Primary sources
- scottsdalearts.org ↗ · Checked Project Summary; Public Art Scope and Eligibility; Selection Process; Timeline
Published call budget
$15,000
USD · per project
Commission with separate host support
Angel’s Path Sculpture Walk permanent sculpture commission
Angel’s Path Sculpture Walk Committee · Tucson, AZ, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- Angel’s Path provides $15,000 for making a permanent sculpture, including materials, transport and installation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The committee separately covers fabrication and cost of the concrete base and may provide limited on-site help case by case. This does not establish a general installed-sculpture price.
Source context at review
The issuer gives an October 16, 2026 deadline without a cutoff time or timezone. Acceptance later that day or after it is not confirmed.
Still unconfirmed
- Deadline cutoff time and timezone.
- Final site, engineering approvals and the extent of host assistance.
Primary sources
- www.angelparksculpturepath.org ↗ · Checked Opportunity; Budget; Responsibilities; Time Frame
Published call budget
Up to $900,000
USD · per facility
Commission with separate host support
Bronx, Queens and Manhattan jail-facility art commissions
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs · New York, NY, US
2026 · issuer RFEI dates in FAQ
- What it covers
- The borough-based jails FAQ sets a commission ceiling of $900,000 per facility for design, approvals, fabrication and installation.
- Separate costs & terms
- Its guidance allocates 20% to artist fee, 60–65% fabrication/installation, 5–10% expenses and 10% contingency. Site preparation is handled by the design-build consultant. Unsuccessful finalists receive a separate $500 honorarium.
Source context at review
2026 RFEI; issuer FAQ gives an April 20, 2026 closing date. This is a historical ceiling, not an awarded contract value.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awarded amount per facility.
- Project-specific final budget and spending.
Primary sources
- www.nyc.gov ↗ · Checked Artist Selection FAQ, PDF page 6: commission amount, budget guidelines, site preparation, finalist payment and key dates
Published call budget
Up to $160,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Francis J. Myers Recreation Center mosaics
Creative Philadelphia — City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA, US
2025 · issuer submission deadline 2025-07-17
- What it covers
- The 2025 Francis J. Myers call sets up to $160,000 for two complementary mosaics, including artist fees, fabrication, installation, engineering, preparation, travel and community engagement.
- Separate costs & terms
- Finalists receive $1,000 to develop proposals. Exterior artwork is specified at 1,000–1,200 square feet and interior artwork at 100–135 square feet; these areas do not establish a general mural rate.
Source context at review
Historical call with a July 17, 2025 deadline.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contract value and actual spend.
- How finalist stipends relate to the main allocation.
Primary sources
- www.creativephl.org ↗ · Checked Project Overview PDF page 2; Artwork Locations page 4; Part1 and Part2 pages 7–8
Published call budget
Up to $348,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex architectural tile art
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places · Delray Beach, FL, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- Aqua Crest’s maximum fixed fee is $348,000 for the full tile-art project, including artist fee, design, engineering, permits, materials, fabrication, transport and installation.
- Separate costs & terms
- Shortlisted artists receive $1,000 proposal honoraria subject to the call’s requirements. The artist-fee line is capped at 10% of the total project budget. Amendment 1 states the five art panels total 960 square feet.
Source context at review
2026 call; issuer lists October 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. This is a maximum project fee, not a per-panel price.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contract amount and final panel dimensions.
- Actual expenses and artist net income.
Primary sources
- discover.pbc.gov ↗ · Checked Sections F Budget, J Finalist Submittal, L Schedule
- discover.pbc.gov ↗ · Checked Amendment1, page1, Q1/A1
Published call budget
Approximately $90,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
47th Avenue and Telluride Park art
Denver Arts & Venues — Denver Public Art · Denver, CO, US
2026 · issuer call deadline 2026-03-16
- What it covers
- Denver publishes an approximately $90,000 budget for 47 th Avenue and Telluride Park, including artist design, engineering, insurance, fabrication, transport, installation, site changes and contingency.
- Separate costs & terms
- City-property work is subject to prevailing wages. The published amount is approximate; actual award and costs are unconfirmed.
Source context at review
Historical 2026 RFQ with March 16 deadline.
Still unconfirmed
- Final award, scope and actual spending.
Primary sources
- denverpublicart.org ↗ · Checked Introduction; Budget; Timeline
Published call budget
Up to $45,000
USD · per project
Commission with separate host support
Amazon Flats interior ceiling sculpture
Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona · Tucson, AZ, US
2025 · RFQ issuance date 2025-11-20
- What it covers
- The Amazon Flats ceiling-sculpture RFQ sets a maximum $45,000 budget covering artist fees, materials, engineering, insurance, research, labor, fabrication and installation-related costs.
- Separate costs & terms
- The project team provides the hanging mechanism; the artist coordinates the hanging strategy with the architect and engineer. The source’s all-inclusive label applies within that shared scope.
Source context at review
RFQ issued November 20, 2025; February 5, 2026 application deadline. The proposed construction timetable extends into 2027 and is subject to change.
Still unconfirmed
- Final awarded amount and installed cost.
- Final hanging strategy and approved design.
Primary sources
- artsfoundtucson.org ↗ · Checked Guidelines at a Glance page3; Public Art Component page6; Artwork Budget page9
Published call budget
$160,459
USD · per project
Listed project costs
Sugaw Creek Park landmark
Arts & Science Council — Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Art · Charlotte, NC, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- A permanent freestanding landmark near Sugaw Creek Recreation Center. The $160,459 project allocation lists artist fees, design, engineering, testing, fabrication, permits, installation, travel, public presentations, administration, taxes and insurance.
- Separate costs & terms
- No separate host-funded delivery allowance is established. The listed costs do not establish a distinct artist-fee amount.
Source context at review
Historical 2026 RFQ; its March 23 deadline has passed. Award and completion were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contract amount, completion and any costs outside the listed scope.
Primary sources
- artsandscience.org ↗ · Checked PDF pp.1–4: submission deadline, Project Overview, Project Budget, Projected Timeline
Published call budget
$938,050
USD · per project
Listed project costs
East Community Resource Center integrated art
Arts & Science Council — Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Art · Charlotte, NC, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- The $938,050 East Community Resource Center allocation supports integrated permanent artworks across designated sites. Its cost list covers artist fees, design, engineering, testing, fabrication, permits, installation, travel, public presentations, administration, taxes and insurance.
- Separate costs & terms
- Finalists receive a $3,000 proposal-and-travel honorarium. Its funding relationship to the main allocation is not stated; it has not been added to or subtracted from that allocation.
Source context at review
Historical RFQ with a February 6, 2026 deadline. Summer 2029 installation is an estimated schedule, not a completion claim.
Still unconfirmed
- Final award/spending; whether finalist honoraria are funded within or outside the project allocation.
Primary sources
- artsandscience.org ↗ · Checked PDF pp.1–4: Project Overview, Project Budget, Artist Selection Process, Estimated Project Schedule
Published call budget
Up to $315,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
22nd Street / Old Spanish Trail sculptures
Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona · Tucson, AZ, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- Up to $315,000 for permanent sculptures at two corners of 22nd Street and Old Spanish Trail. The issuer explicitly includes artist fees, engineering, materials, engagement, fabrication, platforms, earthwork, lighting, permits and installation costs.
- Separate costs & terms
- This ceiling covers all artworks in the project, not a separate amount for each sculpture. No additional host contribution is asserted.
Source context at review
The issuer explicitly marks the 2026 call Closed; the listed deadline is April 9, 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- Final awarded amount and actual spending.
Primary sources
- artsfoundtucson.org ↗ · Checked Opportunity Details; Public Art Component; Artwork Budget; Scope of Work timeline
Published call budget
Up to $15,000
USD · per project
Listed project costs
DRO terminal expansion — suspended artwork at location 8
City of Durango — Art and Culture Program · Durango, CO, US
2025 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- A ceiling of $15,000 applies specifically to location 8: a permanent suspended airport installation. Artist fees, materials, installation, engineering, insurance, applicable transport and other applicable costs belong in the proposed budget.
- Separate costs & terms
- The other five sites have their own budgets. This is neither the airport-wide art budget nor an artist fee alone.
Source context at review
Historical 2025 solicitation with a December 18, 2025 deadline. Its planned 2026–2027 installation schedule is not verified completion.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual award/spending and installation status.
- Final engineering requirements; text and drawing load labels differ.
Primary sources
- www.durangoco.gov ↗ · Checked PDF pp.1–3 and16–17: invitation, schedule, location8 scope and budget
Published call budget
$27,000
USD · per project
Listed project costs
Boston Public Art Accelerator Cohort Nine
Boston Public Art Triennial · Boston, MA, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026–2027 cohort
- What it covers
- Cohort Nine participants develop temporary public-art proposals around a $27,000 implementation budget. Funding depends on a later jury approval; participating artists pay themselves from that project budget.
- Separate costs & terms
- A separate $1,500 participation stipend belongs to the conceptual-design phase. The implementation amount is not guaranteed upon cohort admission. A complete cost allocation is not published on the page.
Source context at review
2026–2027 cohort with a July 31, 2026 application deadline. The retained application link does not confirm current acceptance.
Still unconfirmed
- Whether a particular proposal received implementation approval.
- Final contract, spending and any additional support.
Primary sources
- www.thetriennial.org ↗ · Checked Program Timeline and Funding: Conceptual Design Phase, Implementation Phase; Application Timeline
Published call budget
Approximately $35,998
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
York County Community College — Center of Excellence for Manufacturing and Trades
York County Community College / Maine Arts Commission · Sanford, ME, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- Approximately $35,998 for permanent exterior entrance artwork at YCCC’s manufacturing-and-trades center. The artist/team is responsible for design, fees, travel, documentation, insurance, materials, fabrication and installation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The RFQ separately mentions $500 finalist design honoraria without specifying their relation to the commission allocation. Potential student/faculty fabrication collaboration is conditional and is not a guaranteed in-kind subsidy.
Source context at review
The Maine Arts Commission explicitly labels the RFQ closed and retains the September 28, 2026 deadline.
Still unconfirmed
- Final amount and actual costs.
- Finalist funding relationship and availability of college collaboration.
Primary sources
- mainearts.maine.gov ↗ · Checked PDF pp.1,3–4: Overview, collaboration conditions, Budget, Selection Process and preliminary timeline
- mainearts.maine.gov ↗ · Checked Center of Excellence for Manufacturing and Trades: Closed RFQ notice
Published call budget
$30,000
USD · per artist or team
Commission with separate host support
Greenway tunnel entrances
City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts · Raleigh, NC, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 call / planned 2027 delivery
- What it covers
- Each selected Raleigh artist/team has $30,000 for durable artwork on a greenway tunnel entrance or wing wall. The budget lists design, fabrication, taxes, travel and fees.
- Separate costs & terms
- Raleigh holds separate engagement and accessibility funds. Semifinalist honoraria conflict: $250 in the summary and $200 in the selection section. No corrected amount is assumed.
Source context at review
2026 call with a November 20 deadline and planned delivery by the end of 2027. Completion and awards are unverified.
Still unconfirmed
- Correct semifinalist honorarium.
- Installation cost allocation beyond the explicit budget list.
- Final award and actual spending.
Primary sources
- cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net ↗ · Checked PDF pp.2–3 Summary and Budget; pp.6–8 Timeline, Selection Criteria and Submission
Published call budget
$5,000
USD · per artist or team
Commission with separate host support
Greenway sewer riser painting
City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts · Raleigh, NC, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 call / planned 2027 delivery
- What it covers
- Each selected Raleigh artist/team receives $5,000 to prime and paint up to five greenway sewer risers. The amount includes design, installation, taxes, travel and fees.
- Separate costs & terms
- Raleigh separately holds community engagement, contingency and accessibility funds. The amount is for the assigned group of risers, not for each riser.
Source context at review
2026 call with a November 20 deadline; summer 2027 installation is planned. Awards and completion were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Final assigned riser count, contract and actual spending.
Primary sources
- cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net ↗ · Checked PDF pp.2–3 Summary and Budget; p.5 Goals; p.6 Timeline; p.8 Submission
Published call budget
$300,000
USD · per artist or team
Listed project costs
Northeast Service Center suspended 3D artwork
City of Austin — Art in Public Places · Austin, TX, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Austin announced a $300,000 commission for a permanent suspended three-dimensional artwork at the Northeast Service Center. The selected artist/team designs, fabricates and installs the work with project partners and the surrounding neighborhood.
- Separate costs & terms
- The issuer announcement does not itemize insurance, engineering, travel or other costs. No separate artist fee or all-inclusive contract claim is inferred.
Source context at review
The June 22, 2026 announcement gives an August 3, 2026 application deadline. The historical notice does not establish current acceptance or final delivery.
Still unconfirmed
- Detailed cost inclusions and exclusions; final contract and actual spending.
Primary sources
- www.austintexas.gov ↗ · Checked June 22, 2026 release: Northeast Service Center – Suspended Artwork; application deadline
Published call budget
$250,000
USD · per project
Listed project costs
Graco Park tunnel art project — 2026 call
City of Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs · Minneapolis, MN, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 call / planned 2027 installation
- What it covers
- The tunnel artwork has a $250,000 project budget, including $30,000 for initial engagement and design. Artist responsibilities include fabrication, engineering as needed, permits, insurance, installation and documentation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The $30,000 phase is inside the total. A later fabrication contract depends on design approval. Staff assistance is described but not assigned a separate cash value.
Source context at review
The RFQ gives October 26, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT for applications, after an October 16 intent deadline that has passed. New-entry access and eventual awards were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Acceptance after the intent deadline; final fabrication contract and spending.
- The linked Q&A’s 11.8.26 header does not match the date of this review.
Primary sources
- www.minneapolismn.gov ↗ · Checked RFQ pp.1,4–8: issue date, Artist Compensation, Responsibilities, Timeline and How to Apply
- www.minneapolismn.gov ↗ · Checked Graco Park budget; Dates and deadlines; Steps to apply; last updated October 10, 2026
Published call budget
$4,000
USD · per artist or team
Commission with separate host support
SawMural Mini-Mural Festival 2027
City of Albuquerque — Public Art Program · Albuquerque, NM, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2027 festival
- What it covers
- Selected SawMural artists/teams receive $4,000 to fabricate and install a mini-mural. Albuquerque supplies the marine-grade plywood panel and the display frames.
- Separate costs & terms
- Cash prizes and possible purchases are separate from the fabrication/installation amount. No artist-fee split or prize/purchase amount is inferred.
Source context at review
The 2027 festival call gives November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as its deadline. Fabrication and installation are planned for 2027; completion is unverified.
Still unconfirmed
- Final selections, costs, prizes and any purchases.
Primary sources
- www.cabq.gov ↗ · Checked Artist Selection Process; Selection Criteria; Project details and schedule
Published call budget
$75,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Montrose roundabout and gateway steel sculpture
City of Montrose · Montrose, CO, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Montrose allocates $75,000 for the roundabout sculpture, including artist fees, design, engineering, fabrication, delivery, installation, foundations, permits, insurance and documentation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The city may separately coordinate some site preparation or infrastructure, subject to final design and contract; this is not guaranteed support. Finalists receive a $1,000 concept honorarium; its relationship to the main allocation is unstated.
Source context at review
The issuer-posted call retains September 27, 2026. No extension or explicit closure is established; application acceptance is unverified.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contract, separate city contribution, award and current acceptance.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked City-posted CaFE call: Project Budget, artist responsibilities, finalist honorarium and application schedule
Published call budget
$74,500
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Carr Drive sculpture at Arvada Aquatics Center
City of Arvada Arts & Culture Commission · Arvada, CO, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- The $74,500 Carr Drive sculpture budget is expected to cover design, engineering, fabrication, permits, transport, installation and required insurance.
- Separate costs & terms
- Unsuccessful finalists receive $250 for developed proposals. The call does not explain whether those payments reduce the project allocation.
Source context at review
Initial applications were due October 4, 2026; November 15 is the finalist design deadline. Installation is anticipated for October 2027, not verified completed.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked City-posted CaFE call: Artist Eligibility and Selection; Budget & Timeline; initial versus finalist dates
Published call budget
$164,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Utah State University Animal Science Building public art
Utah Division of Arts & Museums Public Art Program · Logan, UT, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Utah publishes $164,000 for interior public art at USU’s historic Animal Science Building, covering artist fees, fabrication, supports, insurance, shipping, travel, lighting, installation and documentation.
- Separate costs & terms
- Semi-finalists receive an unspecified proposal honorarium. For the selected artist, that payment counts toward the commission rather than supplementing it.
Source context at review
The call retains October 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MDT, with no explicit extension or closure established. Artwork completion is planned for summer 2028.
Still unconfirmed
- Honorarium amount, final award, spending and current acceptance.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked Utah-posted CaFE call: USU Animal Science Building; Budget; Selection Process and Schedule
Published call budget
Approximately $1,000,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Central Bank Center public art RFQ
LexArts in partnership with Central Bank Center · Lexington, KY, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 call / 2027 fundraising
- What it covers
- LexArts describes an approximately $1 million Central Bank Center commission, covering artist/design fees, engineering, fabrication, transport, permits, installation, insurance, travel and documentation.
- Separate costs & terms
- Finalists receive $2,500 for proposals and up to $500 for travel/lodging; whether these reduce the main amount is unstated. Fabrication and installation follow fundraising completion.
Source context at review
Applications were due September 30, 2026. Fundraising is scheduled for spring–fall 2027; the source does not establish secured funding or a final contract.
Still unconfirmed
- Secured funding, final contract amount and installation date.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked LexArts-posted CaFE call: Project Budget; finalist compensation; fundraising and implementation schedule
Published call budget
$200,000–$250,000
USD · per project
Listed project costs
Coachman Park waterfront sculptural landmark
City of Clearwater Public Art & Design Program · Clearwater, FL, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Clearwater’s detailed Coachman Park budget is an estimated $200,000–$250,000 for design, engineering, fabrication, delivery, installation, permits, insurance, travel and incidental expenses. Applicable pedestal/footer work is included.
- Separate costs & terms
- Finalists receive $600 for two concepts; the relationship to the commission allocation is unstated. No artist-fee split is published.
Source context at review
The 2026 call retains September 30 as its deadline and anticipates installation in fall 2027. Current acceptance and completion are unverified.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked City-posted CaFE call: Budget; scope and pedestal requirements; finalist concepts; Timeline
Published call budget
$130,000
USD · per project
Commission with separate host support
Lake Nona monumental public sculpture
City of Orlando · Orlando, FL, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Orlando publishes $130,000 for the artist’s Lake Nona commission, including design, engineering, fabrication, transport, installation, insurance, permits, travel, rentals, taxes and contingency.
- Separate costs & terms
- The city separately supplies a custom concrete pedestal and integrated uplighting. The artist amount is therefore not the total cost of delivering the site.
Source context at review
The current issuer-posted deadline is October 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The issuer’s EST label is retained without a daylight-saving conversion. Application acceptance was not tested.
Still unconfirmed
- Deadline-zone interpretation, current acceptance, final contract and actual site cost.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked City-posted CaFE call: Budget; City Responsibilities; Application Deadline
Published call budget
Up to $100,000
USD · per project
Commission with separate host support
Willits Town Center roundabout sculpture
Town of Basalt / Basalt Public Arts Commission · Basalt, CO, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Basalt offers up to $100,000 for design, fabrication, delivery, installation and accessory lighting for the Willits roundabout sculpture.
- Separate costs & terms
- The town provides the concrete pad and insurance and can assist installation. The artist must design the mounting method. No separate artist-fee figure is established.
Source context at review
The current issuer-posted call gives October 23, 2026 as its deadline; no deadline time or current application acceptance was established.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked Town-posted CaFE call: Opportunity Summary; Budget; installation and mounting responsibilities
Published call budget
$300,000 or $500,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
O’Hare Concourse D public art RFQ
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events · Chicago, IL, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Chicago’s O’Hare Concourse D call assigns $500,000 to each of sites 1 and 5, and $300,000 to each of sites 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Each site budget includes artist fees, design, engineering, fabrication, site preparation, delivery, installation and insurance.
- Separate costs & terms
- These are two discrete site-project tiers, not a continuous range or one artist’s fee. Finalists receive $2,000; its funding relationship to the site budgets is unstated.
Source context at review
The published deadline was September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Installation was planned for 2028; final awards and delivery were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked DCASE-posted CaFE call: site budget allocations; Budget; finalist honoraria; Timeline
Published call budget
$330,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Northern Bus Garage Art Project
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · Washington, DC, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- WMATA’s Northern Bus Garage call states a $330,000 firm-fixed project amount, with proposals capped at the same amount. Scope includes design, engineering, permits, base, lighting, fabrication, shipping, installation, insurance and engagement.
- Separate costs & terms
- Artist fees may not exceed 20% of the proposed total. Finalists receive $3,500 design stipends; their relationship to the main amount is unstated. The construction team supplies site access and power.
Source context at review
Initial RFQ submissions were due September 24, 2026. November 6 is a design deadline for selected finalists, not a new general application window.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contract, installation contracting arrangement, fee allocation and actual expenditure.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked WMATA-posted CaFE call: Parts4–5 scope/proposal; Part7 schedule; Part9 budget and contract
Published call budget
Up to $295,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Water Quality Services Division Building public art
City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places · Fort Collins, CO, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Fort Collins describes an approximate amount up to $295,000 for the Water Quality Building project, including consulting/design, fabrication, transport, site preparation, installation, plaque and travel.
- Separate costs & terms
- A design contract comes first. Fabrication may follow after design approval, subject to the final design and materials. This is a project ceiling, not a guaranteed fabrication award or a per-artwork payment.
Source context at review
The issuer-posted call gives November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Final approval and award are unverified.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked City-posted CaFE call: Project Description; Budget; selection and contract sequence; Deadline
Published call budget
Up to $200,000
USD · per project
All-inclusive artist contract
Good Luck Community Center entry sculpture
M-NCPPC — Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation · Lanham, MD, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 call / planned 2027 facility
- What it covers
- M-NCPPC offers up to $200,000 for the Good Luck Community Center entry-plaza sculpture, covering design, engineering, fabrication, footing, transport, installation and fees.
- Separate costs & terms
- The separate $50,000 artistic-seating opportunity is excluded. Entry-sculpture finalists receive $2,000 design stipends; the source does not establish whether these reduce the commission amount.
Source context at review
The issuer’s Submittable call retains September 25, 2026 as the deadline. The anticipated June 2027 facility completion is not evidence that the artwork has been delivered.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- m-ncppc.submittable.com ↗ · Checked M-NCPPC Submittable call: Opportunity 1 Entry Plaza Sculpture; Budget; Selection Process; Timeline
Design and artist fees
These figures fund a defined creative phase or artist contribution. They are not complete fabrication and installation budgets.
Published call budget
$40,000
USD · per project
Design fee
Elliott West treatment station glass artwork — design-only RFQ
4Culture · Seattle, WA, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- Elliott West offers a $40,000 design fee covering artist fees, research, collaboration and design development for integrated glass artwork.
- Separate costs & terms
- 4 Culture manages fabrication and installation separately. Design-phase travel can receive up to $5,000 additional support; this is not a $40,000 finished-art installation budget.
Source context at review
2026 call; issuer states October 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. PDT. Availability must be checked with the organizer.
Still unconfirmed
- Implementation budget and final fabrication cost.
- Travel allocation actually awarded.
Primary sources
- www.4culture.org ↗ · Checked Due Date; About the Project — Budget; Opportunity
Published call budget
$15,000
USD · per artist
Design fee
RASKC animal shelter design-only artwork
4Culture · Kent, WA, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- RASKC offers a $15,000 artist design fee for research, engagement and design development, including applicable taxes.
- Separate costs & terms
- Separate support includes $3,000 for digitizing files, up to $3,000 approved in-state travel and up to $3,000 optional active engagement. Fabrication and installation have a separate 4 Culture-managed budget.
Source context at review
2026 call; the issuer explicitly states its July 29 deadline has passed.
Still unconfirmed
- Separately managed fabrication/installation budget.
- Conditional support actually used.
Primary sources
- www.4culture.org ↗ · Checked Design-Only project introduction; About the Project — Budget; Opportunity; Selection Timeline
Published call budget
$10,000
USD · per artist
Design fee
White Center Ponds banner commissions
4Culture · White Center, WA, US
2026 · issuer call release 2026-03-10
- What it covers
- White Center Ponds offers $10,000 per artist for site research and banner design, including regional travel and applicable taxes.
- Separate costs & terms
- Digitizing files can receive a separate $2,000 per artist; optional continued engagement up to $3,000. 4 Culture funds and manages banner fabrication and installation separately.
Source context at review
2026 call; published April 23 deadline has passed. This example describes design compensation rather than a finished banner-system price.
Still unconfirmed
- Separate production budget.
- Optional engagement funding actually used.
Primary sources
- www.4culture.org ↗ · Checked About the Project — Budget; Opportunity; Selection Timeline
Published call budget
$1,200
USD · per artist or team
Artist fee only
2027 Traffic Box Art
City of Boise — Department of Arts & History · Boise, ID, US
2026 · issuer call release 2026-09-01; program named 2027
- What it covers
- Boise’s 2027 Traffic Box Art call pays selected artists $1,200 to create original art for conversion into a vinyl wrap.
- Separate costs & terms
- Artists do not pay for or perform fabrication and installation under the stated scope; they collaborate with the fabricator on formatting and installation.
Source context at review
2027 installation program issued in 2026; October 15, 2026 at 1 p.m. MT deadline has passed although the heading still says applications open.
Still unconfirmed
- Current acceptance status and final selections.
- Production cost paid outside the artist fee.
Primary sources
- www.boiseartsandhistory.org ↗ · Checked Opportunity; Project Background; Anticipated Project Timeline
Plan allocation
$50,000
USD · design phase only
Design fee
South Circle Park landmark design
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA, US
2025 · amended plan timeline April 2025
- What it covers
- The amended North and South Circle Park plan assigns $50,000 to South Circle design and community engagement.
- Separate costs & terms
- The combined design phase is $60,000 including $10,000 for North Circle. Fabrication and installation are later phases; the South developer contribution is $300,000 overall, not the design fee.
Source context at review
Historical amended plan with an April 2025 North Circle timeline. The South project’s original design process began earlier.
Still unconfirmed
- Executed phase-two contract, final build budget and actual spending.
Primary sources
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Checked Scope, PDF page 7; North Circle timeline and VIII. Budget, PDF page 9
Published call budget
$500
USD · per artist
Artist fee only
Indianapolis airport temporary vinyl murals, 2027–2029
Indy Arts Council · Indianapolis, IN, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- A $500 license fee per selected artist for reproduction of existing two-dimensional artwork as temporary airport vinyl murals.
- Separate costs & terms
- The airport pays to produce and install the vinyl. If needed, the Arts Council commissions photography without charging the artist. The fee is not a mural fabrication budget or a transfer of the artist’s copyright.
Source context at review
Historical call with an August 23, 2026 deadline for planned 2027 installations; awards and installation were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual selections, expenditure and final installation dates.
Primary sources
- indyarts.org ↗ · Checked Compensation; opening project description; Copyrights; Timeline
Published call budget
$5,000–$8,500
USD · design phase only
Design fee
Deanwood Metro station temporary wall art
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority — Art in Transit · Washington, DC, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- Deanwood’s $5,000–$8,500 design allocation covers the artist fee, concept revisions and preparation of digital files for temporary vinyl artwork in two station passageways. The final amount depends on agreed deliverables.
- Separate costs & terms
- Metro supplies materials separately and handles printing and installation. This range is not the full installed-project cost.
Source context at review
2026 RFQ whose October 12 deadline has passed. The planned December unveiling is not confirmed completion.
Still unconfirmed
- Final quote, deliverables, award, spending and installation status.
Primary sources
- www.wmata.com ↗ · Checked PDF pp.1–4: About the Commission, Budget, Project Deliverables and Performance Schedule
Sculpture loans and leases
Honoraria and stipends relate to the stated exhibition term and obligations. Purchase prices, prizes and travel allowances may be separate.
Published call budget
$3,000
USD · per artwork
Loan stipend or honorarium
Augusta Sculpture Trail 2027–2028
Greater Augusta Arts Council · Augusta, GA, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
Exhibition or program cycle: 2027-2028
- What it covers
- A $3,000 stipend covers a two-year lease of a pre-existing outdoor sculpture for the Augusta Sculpture Trail, paid as $1,500 at installation and $1,500 at removal.
- Separate costs & terms
- The issuer supplies a concrete base. A possible end-of-exhibition purchase is separate from the lease stipend; no purchase price is promised for each selected work.
Exhibition term: Two-year lease
Source context at review
2027–2028 exhibition cycle; published application deadline October 1, 2026 has passed.
Still unconfirmed
- Final selected works and eventual purchase terms.
- Full transport, insurance and installation cost allocation.
Primary sources
- augustaarts.com ↗ · Checked Augusta Sculpture Trail overview, stipend, installation/de-installation and deadline
Published call budget
$1,500
USD · per artist
Loan stipend or honorarium
SculptureWalk Sioux Falls 2027 exhibition
SculptureWalk Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
- What it covers
- Selected SculptureWalk artists receive a $1,500 honorarium, insurance for accepted sculptures, qualifying travel assistance and an installation-weekend hotel stay.
- Separate costs & terms
- Competitive awards and the City’s possible purchase of the Best of Show work are separate benefits, not guaranteed additions to every honorarium. Sales commission was not reverified from this issuer page.
Source context at review
The issuer explicitly says the 2027 call is closed; the listed deadline was October 1, 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- Full contract term and sales commission.
- Travel-assistance eligibility and amount.
Primary sources
- sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com ↗ · Checked 2027 SculptureWalk Call for Art, closure notice; selected artist benefits; awards; Key Dates
Published call budget
$1,500 or $3,000
USD · per artwork, by category
Loan stipend or honorarium
Clayton Sculpture Trail 2027–2028
Town of Clayton · Clayton, NC, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
Exhibition or program cycle: 2027-2028
- What it covers
- Selected sculptures receive $1,500 in Category B or $3,000 in Category A for the March 2027–March 2028 exhibition. This is category-based pay, not a continuous price range.
- Separate costs & terms
- A qualifying out-of-state artist can receive another $250 per contract for installation travel. The separate $1,000 People’s Choice award is competitive. Artist delivery, removal, tools and insurance obligations remain.
Exhibition term: March 2027 to March 2028 exhibition
Source context at review
2027–2028 exhibition; published October 5, 2026 deadline has passed.
Still unconfirmed
- Category assignment and final contract terms.
- Artist net proceeds after their own costs.
Primary sources
- townofclaytonnc.org ↗ · Checked Exhibition Criteria; Honoraria & Awards; Installation & Deinstallation; Insurance & Liability; Project Timeline
Published call budget
$1,000
USD · per artwork
Loan stipend or honorarium
Eau Claire Sculpture Tour 2027–2028
Visit Eau Claire — Sculpture Tour · Eau Claire, WI, US
2026 · Published application deadline year
Exhibition or program cycle: 2027-2028
- What it covers
- Eau Claire’s 2027–2028 loan exhibition pays $1,000 per piece, split between delivery/installation and the following artist reception. The organizer insures art while it is in its custody.
- Separate costs & terms
- The tour retains 25% on sales and related commissioned work. Competition prizes and possible purchases are not guaranteed stipend income.
Exhibition term: May 2027 through April 2028 exhibition
Source context at review
The published October 15, 2026 deadline has passed; the page still displays a form. Current acceptance has not been confirmed.
Still unconfirmed
- Final selections and any executed sale.
- Artist transport costs outside any qualifying multi-site or multi-year arrangement.
Primary sources
- www.visiteauclaire.com ↗ · Checked Application Information and Submission Instructions
Published call budget
$1,000
USD · per artist
Loan stipend or honorarium
Moab ArTTrails 2026–2027 outdoor sculpture exhibition
Moab ArTTrails · Moab, UT, US
2026 · issuer exhibition beginning October 10, 2026
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026-2027
- What it covers
- The 2026/27 Moab ArTTrails exhibition offers each selected artist a $1,000 honorarium and two nights of lodging for a one-year display beginning October 10, 2026.
- Separate costs & terms
- A $1,000 Best of Show award and a possible purchase up to $12,000 are separate and competitive. Sales attract a 25% commission. The source does not establish a stipend per sculpture.
Exhibition term: One-year exhibition starting October 10, 2026
Source context at review
Historical 2026 call. Its August 21 heading and August 14 timeline conflict; both dates precede this review.
Still unconfirmed
- Controlling historic deadline.
- Final selected works and artist transport costs.
Primary sources
- moabarttrails.org ↗ · Checked Call for Artists; overview; Benefits; Artwork; Timeline
Artwork purchase budgets
Published acquisition amounts apply to one artwork. Read each source for whether it covers a completed work or delivery from an existing design. Included transport, installation, taxes and other costs depend on the source terms. These figures are not acquisition-pool totals, market valuations or current offers.
Published call budget
$5,000–$50,000
USD · per artwork
Artwork purchase price
Southwest Artists Series Purchase Initiative — per-artwork price range
New Mexico Arts, Art in Public Places · NM, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- New Mexico Arts seeks completed artworks priced $5,000–$50,000 each. The submitted price includes materials, labor, framing/supports, delivery, installation, insurance, taxes, commissions, plaque and documentation. Large exterior works must also include site preparation and foundation.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is an individual artwork’s inclusive asking-price band, not a total acquisition fund or a new commission. Inclusion in the selection pool does not guarantee a sale.
Source context at review
Prospectus 290’s submission deadline was October 1, 2026. The schedule permits rolling purchase notifications through December 31, 2028; no individual purchase or current availability was verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Individual purchases, final prices, artwork availability and total acquisition spending.
Primary sources
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Checked New Mexico Arts CaFE call: Artwork Price Range; large-scale exterior note; Selection Process; Project Timeline
Published call budget
$10,000–$40,000
USD · per artwork
Artwork purchase price
Sunnyside permanent sculpture — per-work acquisition range
Sunnyside Redevelopment Authority / UP Art Studio · Houston, TX, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Sunnyside’s issuer-authored call gives an acquisition range of $10,000–$40,000 per sculpture. Applicants may offer completed work or a commission based on an existing design. The program coordinates and handles final siting, structural engineering and installation in partnership with the selected artist.
- Separate costs & terms
- The document does not allocate those delivery-stage costs between the program and artist, so an all-inclusive installed price is not established. The figure is not a total program fund or a newly conceived commission budget.
Source context at review
The proposed schedule gives September 21, 2026, with a possible two-week extension if needed. The PDF does not confirm an extension or current acceptance.
Still unconfirmed
- Cost allocation for siting, engineering and installation; confirmed deadline; selections and final purchase prices.
Primary sources
- www.publicartist.org ↗ · Checked Issuer-authored PDF pp.1–2: Eligibility, Budget and proposed Timeline
Acquisition pools and project plans
These amounts can span multiple purchases or projects. They do not establish a price for one artwork.
Published call budget
Up to $275,000
USD · total acquisition pool
Acquisition pool
Housatonic Beacon Hall artwork acquisitions
Connecticut Office of the Arts — Art in Public Spaces · Bridgeport, CT, US
2026 · 2026 submission cycle on issuer page; page header is dated 2024
- What it covers
- The Housatonic acquisition call makes up to $275,000 available to buy a collection of artworks from several artists.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is a total acquisition pool, not a budget for each work or artist. No individual purchase price or total installed-project cost is established.
Source context at review
Rolling selection is described through December 15, 2026; purchases may begin while submissions remain open. Remaining funds are unknown.
Still unconfirmed
- Remaining uncommitted funds.
- Individual prices, selected works and ancillary costs.
Primary sources
- portal.ct.gov ↗ · Checked Call for Art — CT State Housatonic; Budget; Submission Deadline; Project Description
Published call budget
Up to $525,000
USD · total acquisition pool
Acquisition pool
165 Capitol Avenue artwork acquisitions
Connecticut Office of the Arts — Art in Public Spaces · Hartford, CT, US
2026 · issuer page date 2026-08-06
- What it covers
- The 165 Capitol Avenue call offers an acquisition pool of up to $525,000 to purchase multiple artworks by Connecticut artists.
- Separate costs & terms
- The pool is not an award to one artist or the price of one sculpture; individual purchase prices are unspecified.
Source context at review
Issuer page dated August 6, 2026; rolling review is described through January 15, 2027. Remaining funds are unknown.
Still unconfirmed
- Remaining uncommitted funds.
- Individual prices and final selected works.
Primary sources
- portal.ct.gov ↗ · Checked Call for Art — 165 Capitol Avenue; Budget; Submission Deadline; Project Description
Plan allocation
$320,000
USD · combined plan total
Combined plan allocation
City Hall and Market Square public art
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA, US
2025 · plan approval 2025-06-17
- What it covers
- The approved 2025 City Hall and Market Square plan allocates $150,000 each to indoor and outdoor public art and $20,000 to temporary art during construction: a $320,000 combined plan allocation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The three components are separate opportunities. Their listed lines cover design, fabrication, installation and contingency; the combined figure is not a single artist commission or proven expenditure.
Components of this plan total
- Indoor public art: $150,000
- Outdoor public art: $150,000
- Temporary public art: $20,000
Combined plan allocation, not a single artist commission.
Source context at review
Historical plan approved June 17, 2025; procurement and construction timing do not establish a current application opening.
Still unconfirmed
- Issued contracts, revised appropriations and actual spending.
Primary sources
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Checked Approved date; VIII. Budget, PDF pages 10–11
Plan allocation
$200,000
USD · combined plan total
Combined plan allocation
Ewald Park public art
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA, US
2025 · plan approval 2025-10-21
- What it covers
- Ewald Park’s approved 2025 plan allocates $150,000 to gateway public art and $50,000 to a ground mural: $200,000 across two separate projects.
- Separate costs & terms
- Gateway costs include design, fabrication, installation and contingency; the mural line includes design, installation, community participation and contingency. The combined amount is not one commission.
Components of this plan total
- Gateway public art: $150,000
- Ground mural: $50,000
Combined plan allocation, not a single artist commission.
Source context at review
Historical plan approved October 21, 2025; this review does not confirm a current call or spending.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contracts, scope changes and actual spending.
Primary sources
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Checked Approved date; Budget, PDF page 8
Plan allocation
$300,000
USD · combined plan total
Combined plan allocation
North Potomac Yard Park public art
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA, US
2025 · Plan approval dated April 15, 2025; not an inferred dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- North Potomac Yard Park’s plan totals $300,000: $285,000 for artist design, fabrication and installation, plus $15,000 project contingency. The scope also includes research and travel.
- Separate costs & terms
- The total includes contingency and may support more than one work. It is not a published price for one sculpture or proof of final spending.
Components of this plan total
- Artist design, fabrication and installation: $285,000
- Project contingency: $15,000
Combined plan allocation, not a single artist commission.
Source context at review
Plan approved April 15, 2025. Its fall 2026 installation target is historical planning information; execution and current procurement were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Final award, use of contingency, number of works and completion.
Primary sources
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Checked PDF cover; p.6 Scope; p.8 Timeline and Budget
Plan allocation
$110,000
USD · combined plan total
Combined plan allocation
Powhatan Park gateways and barrier art
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA, US
2025 · Plan approval dated October 21, 2025; not an inferred dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- Powhatan Park’s $110,000 plan combines $100,000 for Phase1 gateway design, fabrication, installation and contingency with $10,000 for Phase2 wall/barrier design.
- Separate costs & terms
- Phase2 construction is not included. The plan’s additional $100,000 implementation estimate depends on future funding and is excluded from this total.
Components of this plan total
- Phase1 gateway design, fabrication, installation and contingency: $100,000
- Phase2 walls and barriers design only: $10,000
Combined plan allocation, not a single artist commission.
Source context at review
Plan approved October 21, 2025. Phase2 timing and funding were undetermined in the source; current execution was not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Final contract, current phase timing and whether future Phase2 funding was secured.
Primary sources
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Checked PDF cover; pp.4,10–12: project scope, timeline and Budget
Plan allocation
$150,000
USD · combined plan total
Combined plan allocation
West End Transitway station art
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA, US
2023 · Plan approval dated September 19, 2023; not an inferred dollar-vintage year.
- What it covers
- The West End Transitway plan allocates $150,000 in Phase1 public-art funds: $142,500 for artist design, fabrication and installation and $7,500 artist contingency.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is one phase’s combined allocation, not a budget per station. Artists are not asked to design entire custom shelters; later transitway phases and other sites have separate funding needs.
Components of this plan total
- Artist design, fabrication and installation: $142,500
- Artist contingency: $7,500
Combined plan allocation, not a single artist commission.
Source context at review
Plan approved September 19, 2023. Its projected 2025–2026 construction timing is not confirmation of completion or a current artist call.
Still unconfirmed
- Final awards, actual spending, number of commissioned works and current delivery status.
Primary sources
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Checked PDF cover; p.6 Integration of Public Art; p.9 Timeline and Budget
Plan allocation
$250,000
USD · combined plan total
Combined plan allocation
Oak Grove Park public art
Fort Worth Public Art — City of Fort Worth / Arts Fort Worth · Fort Worth, TX, US
2022 · Plan recommendation dated September 19, 2022; not an adjusted dollar-vintage year.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2022 Bond Program recommendation
- What it covers
- The Art Commission’s recommended 2022 Bond Program plan assigns $250,000 to Oak Grove Park public art. The plan says project budgets include contingency and public-art project-management set-asides.
- Separate costs & terms
- These set-asides are not itemized for Oak Grove. This recommended allocation is not a single artist’s fee, a final contract or verified spending.
Source context at review
Historical recommendation dated September 19, 2022. Approval, procurement and completed artwork were not verified from this document.
Still unconfirmed
- Adoption, final scope, component allocations, contract and expenditure.
Primary sources
- fwpublicart.org ↗ · Checked One-page Art Commission Recommendation: Oak Grove Park row; budget footnotes; September 19, 2022 date
Published call budget
$215,000
USD · total acquisition pool
Acquisition pool
Hobby Airport portable artwork acquisitions
City of Houston — Mayor’s Office of the Arts / Civic Art · Houston, TX, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
- What it covers
- Houston publishes a $215,000 total pool for acquiring multiple existing two- and three-dimensional artworks for Hobby Airport. Each proposed artwork price must include delivery to the collection site, required framing or plinth/shelf, and installation-ready preparation.
- Separate costs & terms
- The pool is not a price for one artwork. Airport installation cost allocation and individual purchase prices are not established.
Source context at review
The issuer’s PublicArtist call explicitly says Closed and gives June 1, 2026 as the deadline. Eligible works had to exist before December 31, 2025.
Still unconfirmed
- Number and prices of purchases, installation cost allocation and spending.
Primary sources
- www.publicartist.org ↗ · Checked HAA/Houston Airports posted call: Budget; purchase and delivery requirements; Closed and deadline
Curation contracts
The scope of a curation contract differs from a new artwork commission; confirm who pays for artwork and delivery.
Published call budget
Up to $58,000
USD · per project
Contract with separate host support
Tucson House interior art curation
Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona · Tucson, AZ, US
2025 · RFQ issuance date 2025-11-20
- What it covers
- Tucson House’s maximum $58,000 curation contract covers licensed images, printing and framing for 82 artworks and creation or subcontracting of five vinyl-wall designs.
- Separate costs & terms
- The renovation team installs framed art and prints/installs vinyl graphics. Despite generic all-inclusive budget language, those host-supplied tasks are explicitly outside the artist’s delivery duties.
Source context at review
RFQ issued November 20, 2025; January 22, 2026 deadline. This is a curation and design precedent, not an original-sculpture commission.
Still unconfirmed
- Final licensing and subcontract costs.
- Final contract terms reconciling generic budget and specific scope language.
Primary sources
- artsfoundtucson.org ↗ · Checked Guidelines at a Glance page3; Art Components page6; Artwork Budget page9
Artist support
Grants and fellowships support an artist or practice. They are not commissioned-artwork prices.
Program award
$60,000
USD · per artist over five years
Grant or fellowship award
Joan Mitchell Fellowship — 2026 nominated cycle
Joan Mitchell Foundation · US
2026 · current program description associated with 2026 fellows
- What it covers
- The Joan Mitchell Fellowship provides $60,000 in unrestricted support to each selected artist over five years.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is not an annual $60,000 award or a commission price. Eligibility requires an invitation after nomination; it is not an open application.
Source context at review
Program terms reviewed October 16, 2026; the issuer links its announced 2026 fellows.
Still unconfirmed
- Any future-cycle rule or funding change.
- Individual disbursement schedule beyond the stated five-year period.
Primary sources
- www.joanmitchellfoundation.org ↗ · Checked Overview; Eligibility & Selection Process; Why do we use a nomination process?
Program award
Up to $10,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
Harpo Grants for Visual Artists — 2026
Harpo Foundation · US
2026 · issuer 2026 grant-cycle notice
- What it covers
- Harpo’s Grants for Visual Artists makes awards up to $10,000 to support the development of an artist’s work.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is direct artist support, not a public-art delivery contract. The amount of each award and the annual number of grants can vary.
Source context at review
The issuer explicitly states the 2026 portal is closed and advises checking in February 2027 for the next cycle.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual individual award amount.
- Future-cycle terms and funding.
Primary sources
- www.harpofoundation.org ↗ · Checked Application Process and Deadline; Funding Decisions
Program award
$30,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
FY2027 Color the Curb school murals
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities · Washington, DC, US
2026 · Published call deadline year; not a verified dollar-vintage year.
Exhibition or program cycle: FY2027
- What it covers
- Four FY2027 Color the Curb awards are listed at $30,000 each for school-adjacent ground murals. Eligible project spending includes design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel and management.
- Separate costs & terms
- The artist fee is capped at 20% of the grant budget. Unrelated travel, food, tuition and regranting are examples of disallowed costs; expenses outside October1,2026–September30,2027 are restricted.
Source context at review
FY2027 RFA released September 28, 2026 with a November 16, 2026 deadline. Awards and spending are not confirmed.
Still unconfirmed
- Final awards, approved cost breakdown and actual spending.
Primary sources
- dcarts.dc.gov ↗ · Checked RFA pp.1,3–8 and13: award summary, grant process, Allowable Costs and Funding Restrictions
Program award
$8,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship: Craft/Sculpture — 2026
New York Foundation for the Arts · NY, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 Craft/Sculpture
- What it covers
- An $8,000 unrestricted fellowship for eligible New York artists in the 2026 Craft/Sculpture category.
- Separate costs & terms
- This supports an artist’s practice; the issuer explicitly says it is not a project grant. It does not price sculpture fabrication or installation.
Source context at review
The issuer labels the event Closed and gives January 27, 2026 as the application deadline.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- www.nyfa.org ↗ · Checked Event Closed; 2026 Artist Fellowship description and categories; January 27 deadline
Program award
$15,000–$50,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
Creative Capital Award — 2027 cycle
Creative Capital Foundation · US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2027 award cycle
- What it covers
- The 2027 Creative Capital Award offers $15,000–$50,000 unrestricted project grants for new artistic work. Awardees may use funding and services during a five-year engagement period.
- Separate costs & terms
- The separate State of the Art Prize is $10,000 and is excluded from this range. The handbook excludes ongoing organizational operations and projects premiering before July 1, 2027.
Source context at review
The 2027 award cycle’s application deadline was April 2, 2026. Final notifications were scheduled for December 2026; individual awards were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Individual award amount, payment schedule and actual expenditure.
Primary sources
- creative-capital.org ↗ · Checked Handbook pp.1–3: Overview, project exclusions, 2027 Award Cycle Timeline, visual-arts disciplines
Program award
$10,000–$100,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
NEA Grants for Arts Projects: Visual & Media Arts — FY2027 July cycle
National Endowment for the Arts · US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: FY2027 July application cycle
- What it covers
- Eligible organizations could request $10,000–$100,000 for FY2027 Visual & Media Arts projects, including commissions and public art. The issuer requires a one-to-one cost share, which may include cash or in-kind contributions.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is the grant request, not the entire project budget or a payment to an individual artist. The separate Challenge America and Local Arts Agencies subgranting bands are excluded.
Source context at review
For this July cycle, Part 1 was due July 9, 2026 and Part 2 July 21. The earliest project start is June 1, 2027; awards were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Individual award, approved project budget and cost-share sources.
Primary sources
- www.arts.gov ↗ · Checked Eligibility; Funding level; July Cycle dates
- www.arts.gov ↗ · Checked Published May 2026; pp.3–5 Visual Arts Projects and Application Calendar
Program award
$15,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
Artadia Atlanta Awards — 2026
Artadia · Atlanta, GA, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 Atlanta
- What it covers
- Artadia publishes an unrestricted $15,000 award per selected Atlanta artist or collaborative.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is artist support, not a sculpture commission. Unselected finalist honoraria are separate and not priced here.
Source context at review
2026 Atlanta cycle; published deadline October 1, 2026. Individual selections and application acceptance were not tested.
Still unconfirmed
- Individual award decisions.
Primary sources
- artadia.org ↗ · Checked 2026 Atlanta application window; Artadia Process, Awardees Identified; Collaborations
Program award
$15,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
Artadia Houston Awards — 2026
Artadia · Houston, TX, US
2026 · Published application deadline year; no dollar-vintage adjustment.
Exhibition or program cycle: 2026 Houston
- What it covers
- Artadia publishes an unrestricted $15,000 award per selected Houston artist or collaborative.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is artist support, not a sculpture commission. Unselected finalist honoraria are separate and not priced here.
Source context at review
2026 Houston cycle; published deadline November 1, 2026. Individual selections and application acceptance were not tested.
Still unconfirmed
- Individual award decisions.
Primary sources
- artadia.org ↗ · Checked 2026 Houston application window; Artadia Process, Awardees Identified; Collaborations
Program award
$1,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants
CERF+ — Craft Emergency Relief Fund · US
Year not established · Undated recurring program; original funding-year vintage not established.
Exhibition or program cycle: Quarterly funding / rolling intake
- What it covers
- CERF+ publishes a one-time $1,000 emergency-relief award for eligible craft artists after a substantially disruptive emergency. Awarded funds support immediate relief or recovery.
- Separate costs & terms
- Art-making project costs and general indebtedness are excluded emergencies. Prior emergency-relief recipients cannot apply again; the award is not a production budget.
Source context at review
The current page describes quarterly, rolling intake that temporarily closes when funding is exhausted. Available funds and application acceptance were not checked.
Still unconfirmed
- Current quarter’s remaining funds and application acceptance.
Primary sources
- cerfplus.org ↗ · Checked Program Overview; Eligibility; Ineligible Emergencies; FAQ on deadlines
Program award
$500–$3,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
FCA Emergency Grants — rolling
Foundation for Contemporary Arts · US
Year not established · Undated rolling program; original funding-year vintage not established.
Exhibition or program cycle: Rolling
- What it covers
- FCA publishes $500–$3,000 emergency grants for urgent public presentations of experimental work. Eligible project expenses include artist fees, materials, shipping, fabrication and production.
- Separate costs & terms
- This funds an eligible urgent presentation need, not general living expenses, previously paid costs or residency fees. It may cover only part of a project.
Source context at review
The issuer describes year-round review with no fixed cycle year. Eligibility depends on a confirmed presentation and the timing rules in its guidelines.
Still unconfirmed
- Individual grant and proportion of project costs funded.
Primary sources
- www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org ↗ · Checked Emergency Grants overview: urgent presentation circumstances, award range and year-round review
- www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org ↗ · Checked Eligibility and expenses; timing; excluded activities
Program award
Up to $15,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
Gottlieb Emergency Grant — rolling
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation · US
Year not established · Undated rolling program; original funding-year vintage not established.
Exhibition or program cycle: Rolling
- What it covers
- The Gottlieb Foundation publishes emergency assistance of up to $15,000 for eligible established painters, printmakers and sculptors facing a specific catastrophic event.
- Separate costs & terms
- This is one-time emergency assistance. Projects, capital improvements, chronic financial problems and general debt are outside the program’s stated purpose.
Source context at review
The issuer lists no application deadline. Awards depend on demonstrated emergency need and available annual funds; individual awards were not verified.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- www.gottliebfoundation.org ↗ · Checked Emergency Grant Program: maximum award, eligibility, exclusions and no-deadline statement
Program award
Up to $50,000
USD · per award
Grant or fellowship award
Pollock-Krasner Artist Grant — rolling
Pollock-Krasner Foundation · US
Year not established · Undated rolling program; original funding-year vintage not established.
Exhibition or program cycle: Rolling
- What it covers
- Pollock-Krasner publishes grants of up to $50,000, based on artists’ circumstances, intended to support one year. Funds are unrestricted.
- Separate costs & terms
- The issuer explicitly distinguishes this award from an emergency grant. It is not a fabrication, installation or acquisition price.
Source context at review
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis without a deadline. No fixed award-cycle year is established by the page.
Still unconfirmed
- Actual awards and expenditure.
Primary sources
- www.pkf.org ↗ · Checked How to Apply; FAQs on grant amount, use of funds, grant duration and emergency support
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