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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

Norfolk Public Art Program ↗

City of Norfolk — Norfolk Arts · Norfolk, Virginia, US

Documented selection route
A project planning committee defines intent, location, media, scale and style and reviews submissions to select an artist. The current Waterside Garage notice lists $215,000 and December 4, 2026; its artwork must use a durable mounted substrate, not a directly painted mural. No deadline clock or timezone was verified.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Temporary public art

NYC DOT Art ↗

NYC Department of Transportation — NYC DOT Art · New York, New York, US

Documented selection route
Art Partners applications require a funding and management partner organization and are rolling; DOT-funded Community Commissions follow separate partner/site and artist selection. Artists cannot apply to Art Partners without an organization.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Public art commissions

Ohio Percent for Art Program ↗

Ohio Arts Council · Ohio, US

Documented selection route
The Council consults the relevant agency or occupant on works, sites and commissioned artists and makes the final decisions under ORC 3379.10(G)–(H). Current public application procedures were not verified.
Source checked
2026-10-28
Program referenceView source
Rotating sculpture exhibition

Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series ↗

City of Olathe — Outdoor Sculpture Series · Olathe, Kansas, US

Documented selection route
CaFÉ applications, up to three completed sculptures; concepts excluded and applicants must be 18+. A committee/city-staff jury selects works. The 2027 terms offer $2,500 per one-year lease, charge $10 for the first application and $0 for second/third, and require artist-paid delivery and return. Entries are due December 11, 2026; no deadline clock or timezone is supplied.
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2026-10-28
Representative organizer image for One Percent for Art
Representative organizer imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗Artwork: Katelyn Mia Fusco. Photographer not identified. (as credited at source)
Public art commissions

One Percent for Art ↗

City of Greeley — Public Art · Greeley, Colorado, US

Documented selection route
Public-art calls and Art Commission oversight of acquisitions and commissions.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Capital funding supports a continuing collection · Uptown Trees combines sculpture and streetscape · Fabrication roles vary by project

Representative organizer image for Percent for Art
Representative organizer imageImage: nyc.gov ↗© City of New York. 2025 All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)
Public art commissions

Percent for Art ↗

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs · New York, New York, US

Documented selection route
Artist Directory research and occasional project-specific open calls.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: The Artist Directory is an internal commissioning tool · Follow project meetings as well as open calls · A commission is integrated into a civic setting

Representative organizer image for Percent for Public Art and Partner Commissions
Representative organizer imageImage: boiseartsandhistory.org ↗Copyright 2026 City of Boise. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)
Public art commissions

Percent for Public Art and Partner Commissions ↗

City of Boise — Department of Arts & History · Boise, Idaho, US

Documented selection route
Artist calls followed by independent community selection panels, contracting, design approval, fabrication and installation.
Source checked
2026-09-21

Program context: Public participation begins before fabrication · Funding source and collection life shape the project · Artist entry spans small formats and other cultural programs