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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

Arts at the Airport ↗

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority — Arts at the Airport · Reno, Nevada, US

Documented selection route
Permanent commissions seek new site-specific work and exclude existing artworks. RFQs evaluate experience and past work; shortlisted artists develop site-specific RFP concepts. Art Advisory Committee review is followed by Airport Authority Board approval. Applicants use CaFÉ and submit separately for each location; structural requirements belong to each solicitation.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Public art commissions

Arts@MSP ↗

Airport Foundation MSP — Arts@MSP · St. Paul, Minnesota, US

Documented selection route
U.S.-resident professional artists and teams may seek roster prequalification; applicants must be 18 or older and students are ineligible. A visual-arts panel and steering committee review qualifications. For projects, stakeholder panels may select interviews or commissioned proposals before commissioning, and open calls remain separate.
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2026-10-28
Program referenceView source
Rotating sculpture exhibition

ARTsites ↗

Howard County Arts Council (HoCo Arts) · Ellicott City, Maryland, US

Documented selection route
Submittable applications enter an ARTsites panel review; thirty finalists go to host sites for final choices. Published terms provide $3,000 per selected work covering loan, insurance, installation, removal and repairs, with no entry fee. Artists supply transport and crews. A 20% commission applies if a work sells; sale is not required. Selection considers quality, experience, durability, safety and feasibility.
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2026-10-28
Representative organizer image for ArtSpot
Representative organizer imageImage: jhpublicart.org ↗© Jackson Hole Public Art, Jackson, WY (as credited at source)
Temporary public art commissions

ArtSpot ↗

Jackson Hole Public Art · Jackson, Wyoming, US

Documented selection route
Historical call invited local and regional artists to propose new site-specific installations.
Source checked
2026-09-21
Representative organizer image for Augusta Sculpture Trail
Representative organizer imageImage: augustaarts.com ↗© Copyright Greater Augusta Arts Council (as credited at source)
Rotating sculpture exhibition

Augusta Sculpture Trail ↗

Greater Augusta Arts Council · Augusta, Georgia, US

Documented selection route
Published artist call; see linked source and opportunity record.
Source checked
2026-09-25

Program context: Augusta uses a two-year existing-work lease · Pads and interpretation form part of the brief · The existing trail demonstrates repeat acquisitions

Community public art

beautifulPB Public Art ↗

beautifulPB · San Diego, California, US

Documented selection route
County-based mural artists apply for community mural design and painting leadership.
Source checked
2026-10-18
Representative organizer image for Bellevue public art program
Representative organizer imageImage: 4culture.org ↗© 4Culture (as credited at source)Photo: Spike Mafford; artwork: Dan Corson (as credited at source)
Public art commissions

Bellevue public art program ↗

City of Bellevue — Arts and Culture Program · Bellevue, Washington, US

Documented selection route
Public project opportunities are listed as available. The Eastside Artist Roster accepts qualifying East King County applicants without a jury and serves as an outreach resource for later opportunities; project selection terms must be checked separately.
Source checked
2026-10-27
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Rotating sculpture exhibition

Bemidji Sculpture Walk ↗

Bemidji Sculpture Walk · Bemidji, Minnesota, US

Documented selection route
The program links an online artist submission form and invites mailing-list sign-ups for annual calls. The displayed form/call is an elapsed 2024 cycle; a currently open application, present jury procedure and current loan terms were not verified.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Public art commissions

Bend Public Sculpture Commissions ↗

Art in Public Places — Bend · Bend, Oregon, US

Documented selection route
Artist calls with review of site-responsive designs and community input on finalists; geographic eligibility varies by call.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Private support can become a public collection · Site response and community input shape the selection

Program referenceView source
Public art commissions

Bernalillo County Public Art Program ↗

Bernalillo County Public Art Program · Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

Documented selection route
The issuer’s Fire Station 36 RFQ used qualifications followed by invited design/concept review and a county contract. That call is explicitly CLOSED, with an $80,000 all-inclusive budget and eligibility limited to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and Texas artists.
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2026-10-28