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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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Public art commissions

Art in Public Places ↗

City of Santa Fe — Arts and Culture Department · Santa Fe, New Mexico, US

Documented selection route
Qualifications and proposals reviewed by a community committee under city procurement procedures.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: A community review route for permanent commissions · Public art across civic settings · A roster for artists and production specialists

Public art commissions and acquisitions

Art in Public Places ↗

New Mexico Arts · Santa Fe, New Mexico, US

Documented selection route
Art acquisition coordinated with public building or site agencies.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Owner agencies shape the commissioning route

Rotating sculpture exhibition

Art in Public Places Sculpture Program ↗

Dogwood Arts · Knoxville, Tennessee, US

Documented selection route
Published artist call; see linked source and opportunity record.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Annual loans link several host communities · The 2026 exhibition has documented artist payments · Installation readiness can determine acceptance

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Public art commissions

Art in State Buildings Program ↗

Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture — Art in State Buildings Program · Tallahassee, Florida, US

Documented selection route
Local committees including the architect, project director, program administrator, visual-art experts and occupying agency/university representatives use an initially anonymous review and public orientation, image review and proposal/presentation meetings.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Representative organizer image for Art in the Heart Sculptures
Representative organizer imageImage: farmingtonnm.gov ↗© 2006-2026 Farmington, NM and its representatives. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)Artwork: Bill Bunting; photographer not identified by source. (as credited at source)
Rotating sculpture exhibition

Art in the Heart Sculptures ↗

City of Farmington / Main Street Farmington — Art in the Heart Sculptures · Farmington, New Mexico, US

Documented selection route
A juror selects up to 25 works; the municipal page directs artists to CaFÉ when the application cycle opens.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Rotating sculpture exhibition

Art on Main ↗

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce — Creative Concord · Concord, New Hampshire, US

Documented selection route
For the documented edition, artists could enter at most two sculptures through the linked form with clear photographs. The Chamber’s Creative Concord committee judges entries; the City takes the stated sales commission. No form was filled or submitted.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Representative organizer image for Art on the Corner
Representative organizer imageImage: downtowngj.org ↗© Copyright 2024 Downtown Grand Junction (as credited at source)Devon Balet Photography (as credited at source)
Temporary exhibitions

Art on the Corner ↗

Downtown Grand Junction — Art on the Corner · Grand Junction, Colorado, US

Documented selection route
Curated annual outdoor sculpture selection; applications through CaFÉ. Administered by Downtown Grand Junction.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: A rotating exhibition shares streets with permanent art · The documented 2025 exhibition used an existing-work model · Mounting requirements change with scale

Representative organizer image for Art on the Streets
Representative organizer imageImage: downtowncs.com ↗©2026 ©Downtown Colorado Springs. All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)
Temporary exhibitions

Art on the Streets ↗

Downtown Ventures — Art on the Streets · Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

Documented selection route
Independent jury; proposals submitted through CaFÉ. Existing sculpture, murals and site-specific installations are eligible.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Temporary installations can build a lasting downtown collection · Selection includes an installation feasibility review · A year outdoors shapes the budget and material choices

Representative organizer image for Art You Can Sit On
Representative organizer imageImage: idahofallsarts.org ↗
Functional public art

Art You Can Sit On ↗

Idaho Falls Arts Council · Idaho Falls, Idaho, US

Documented selection route
Partner organizations selected designs submitted by area artists, with business and individual sponsorship.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Functional sculpture is a partnership model · Verify the current location before planning · A memorial bench had a private sponsor

Representative organizer image for Artadia Awards
Representative organizer imageImage: artadia.org ↗© 2026 Artadia (as credited at source)
Artist grants

Artadia Awards ↗

Artadia · Brooklyn, New York, US

Documented selection route
City-specific online application and two jury rounds.
Source checked
2026-09-21