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Public art & artist programs

Explore documented public art commissions, exhibitions, artist rosters, grants and residencies. Compare selection routes and follow the original program sources.

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A documented program is not a current invitation to apply. Selection routes and program history reflect the linked dated sources. Confirm current availability, eligibility and application terms with the organizer.

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Representative organizer image for Public Art Lincoln
Representative organizer imageImage: lincolnpublicart.org ↗
Public art commissions and acquisitions

Public Art Lincoln ↗

Public Art Lincoln · Lincoln, US

Documented selection route
Advisory and philanthropic support for the city collection. The reviewed sources do not establish a current artist selection procedure or contracting authority.
Source checked
2026-10-28
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Representative organizer imageImage: cabq.gov ↗© 2026 The City of Albuquerque. All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)
Public art commissions and acquisitions

Public Art Program ↗

City of Albuquerque — Public Art Program · Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

Documented selection route
Site-based artwork selection with committee review; calls published by the city.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Site and community precede artwork selection · Airport projects use different acquisition routes · Artist preparation extends beyond the proposal

Public art commissions

Public Art Program ↗

San Francisco Arts Commission · San Francisco, California, US

Documented selection route
Project RFQs and artist review panels; some projects select from a designated registry.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Qualifications can precede paid design proposals · Existing sculpture loans have a distinct cost structure · Acquisition and new sculpture use different review decisions

Representative organizer image for Public Art UHS
Representative organizer imageImage: uh.edu ↗© 2026 University of Houston. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)
Public art commissions

Public Art UHS ↗

University of Houston System — Public Art UHS · Houston, Texas, US

Documented selection route
The Public Art UHS Curatorial Committee recommends acquisitions under the operating procedures, with Chancellor approval; its National Advisory Committee has an advisory/ambassador role under the May 2026 policy compilation.
Source checked
2026-10-27
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Representative organizer imageImage: artbeat.seattle.gov ↗
Artist roster

Public Artist Roster ↗

City of Seattle — Office of Arts & Culture · Seattle, Washington, US

Documented selection route
Community panel selects a pre-qualified roster; the city describes it as its main selection route for public-art commissions with budgets up to $500,000.
Source checked
2026-10-10

Program context: A roster is a research and selection pathway · Next roster application window announced for January 2027

Public art commissions and exhibitions

Public Commissions and Exhibitions ↗

Jackson Hole Public Art · Jackson, Wyoming, US

Documented selection route
Organization presents artist-led public commissions and exhibitions; calls linked from its support/resources page.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: The Center used a facilitated selection · Participation is embedded in fabrication

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Public art commissions

Raleigh Percent for Art ↗

City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts · Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Documented selection route
Project artist calls and selection; Biltmore Hills artist was selected in 2024.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Greenway calls separate sculpture-like work from painted infrastructure · The Greenway brief ties material choice to upkeep · Biltmore Hills shows engagement after artist appointment

Representative organizer image for Reno Public Art Projects
Representative organizer imageImage: reno.gov ↗© 2026 City of Reno, NV (as credited at source)
Public art commissions

Reno Public Art Projects ↗

City of Reno — Arts & Culture Public Art · Reno, Nevada, US

Documented selection route
Artist calls; public-art task forces help define large projects and review applications.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: A collection with several funding streams · Qualifications and fabrication support · Use the adopted plan for site discussions

Representative organizer image for Richmond Percent-for-Art Program
Representative organizer imageImage: rva.gov ↗
Public art commissions

Richmond Percent-for-Art Program ↗

City of Richmond Public Art Commission · Richmond, Virginia, US

Documented selection route
After funding is established, a site selection team including facility staff, community, architect, sponsoring agency and Public Art Commission representatives reviews an open call for artistic quality and project/community fit, then makes recommendations to the commission.
Source checked
2026-10-27
Public art commissions

Roswell public art program ↗

Roswell Arts Fund · Roswell, Georgia, US

Documented selection route
Project-specific public-art selection panels include at least eight voting members; the page describes community members, artists and arts professionals choosing the artist or artist team. Developer inquiries can begin through the Fund’s public-art guidance page.
Source checked
2026-10-28