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Source-page image · match unverified for SawMural Mini-Mural Festival 2027
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: cabq.gov ↗© 2026 The City of Albuquerque. All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)

Open call at review

SawMural Mini-Mural Festival 2027

City of Albuquerque — Public Art Program · Albuquerque, NM

Up to twenty artists/teams will make temporary mini-murals for the east Sawmill Rail Trail; the published display schedule is May–August 2027.

Published funding
USD 4,000
Funding scope
Per selected artist/team for fabrication/installation; detailed cost allocation is not itemized.
Deadline as published
November 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for FY2027 Color the Curb school murals
Representative commissioner imageImage: dcarts.dc.gov ↗

Open call at review

FY2027 Color the Curb school murals

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities · Washington, DC

Four artists or teams will create ground murals near four public schools through student-led design engagement.

Published funding
USD 30,000
Funding scope
Grant per selected artist/team; four awards. Covers project delivery, with artist fee capped at 20%.
Deadline as published
Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5 pm EST

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Open call at review

Water Quality Services Division Building

City of Fort Collins — Art in Public Places · Fort Collins, CO

Permanent artwork at 702 West Drake Road.

Published funding
USD Up to 295,000
Funding scope
All-in ceiling, including design, fabrication, transport, installation and travel.
Deadline as published
November 16, 2026, 11:59 pm MST

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Greenway sewer riser painting
Representative commissioner imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗

Open call at review

Greenway sewer riser painting

City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts · Raleigh, NC

Two artists/teams each paint up to five sewer risers; installation planned for summer 2027.

Published funding
USD 5,000
Funding scope
Per artist/team, including design, installation, taxes, travel and fees; separate City engagement/access funds.
Deadline as published
November 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Open call at review

Greenway tunnel entrances

City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts · Raleigh, NC

Three tunnel-entrance commissions, with installation planned by the end of 2027.

Published funding
USD 30,000
Funding scope
Per project, including design, fabrication, taxes, travel and fees; separate City engagement/access funds.
Deadline as published
November 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Source-page image · match unverified for Montague Sculpture Park — Industry
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: hburgart.com ↗Copyright © 2026 Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art - All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)

Open call at review

Montague Sculpture Park — Industry

Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art · Hattiesburg, MS

Commission an original sculpture exploring Hattiesburg’s industrial identity for a developing permanent sculpture park.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
6pm on Friday, November 20, 2026

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Housatonic Beacon Hall artwork acquisitions
Representative commissioner imageImage: portal.ct.gov ↗© 2026 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website (as credited at source)

Open call at review

Housatonic Beacon Hall artwork acquisitions

Connecticut Office of the Arts — Art in Public Spaces · Bridgeport, CT

Acquisitions for Beacon Hall support Housatonic Museum of Art’s 2027 anniversary, campus learning and surrounding communities.

Published funding
USD 275,000
Funding scope
Total purchasing pool across multiple works, not an individual award.
Deadline as published
December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Open call at review

Santa Monica/Doheny traffic median exhibition

City of West Hollywood — Arts Division · West Hollywood, CA

City-submitted announcement seeks a temporary exhibition for its 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games creative plan, exploring changing cultural traditions.

Published funding
USD Up to 72,000
Funding scope
Exhibition cap including installation/deinstallation, engineering, insurance and specialist maintenance; three semifinalists separately receive $3,000 each for proposals and presentation travel.
Deadline as published
5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for 165 Capitol Avenue artwork acquisitions
Representative commissioner imageImage: portal.ct.gov ↗© 2026 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website (as credited at source)

Open call at review

165 Capitol Avenue artwork acquisitions

Connecticut Office of the Arts — Art in Public Spaces · Hartford, CT

Existing artwork will furnish the state office building’s public interiors, with some works rotating among rooms. Connecticut identity informs selection.

Published funding
USD 525,000
Funding scope
Total acquisition pool for multiple purchases, not a single artist fee.
Deadline as published
January 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM (ET)

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Source-page image · match unverified for Las Vegas Perspectives — Mayor’s Suite exhibition
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: lasvegasnevada.gov ↗Copyright 2026 by city of Las Vegas (as credited at source)

Open call at review

Las Vegas Perspectives — Mayor’s Suite exhibition

City of Las Vegas — Public Art and Gallery Program · Las Vegas, NV

Curated display reflecting Las Vegas culture and identity, planned for May 2027–May 2028 at City Hall.

Published funding
USD 0
Funding scope
No artist stipend; this is an exhibition display opportunity. City takes no sales commission.
Deadline as published
February 3, 2027, at 5 p.m. (PST)

Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Park of Four Fountains functional art
Representative commissioner imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗

Open call at review

Park of Four Fountains functional art

Louisville Downtown Partnership · Louisville, KY

Functional installation at 220 South Fourth Street is planned for August 2027. Temporary siting may last several years.

Published funding
USD 70,000–75,000
Funding scope
All-in design, artist, travel, insurance, materials, fabrication and installation budget.
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Open call at review

Willits Town Center roundabout sculpture

Town of Basalt — Public Arts Commission · Basalt, CO

Permanent landmark at East Valley Road and Willits Lane in west Basalt.

Published funding
USD Up to 100,000
Funding scope
Maximum for design, fabrication, delivery, installation and accessories, including lighting.
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Campbell Green Recreation Center mural
Representative commissioner imageImage: dallascityhall.com ↗

Announced

Campbell Green Recreation Center mural

City of Dallas — Office of Arts and Culture Public Art · Dallas, TX

Announced welcome mural accompanying the building renovation; completion estimated for fall 2027.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Announced

City Hall and Market Square public art

City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA

Approved planning for art integrated into City Hall and Market Square renovations, with construction anticipated during 2026–2028.

Published funding
USD 320,000
Funding scope
Plan allocation: $150,000 each for indoor and outdoor work; $20,000 temporary construction art. Includes design, fabrication, installation and contingency; not one artist fee.
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Keller Springs and Preston roundabout
Representative commissioner imageImage: dallascityhall.com ↗

Announced

Keller Springs and Preston roundabout

City of Dallas — Office of Arts and Culture Public Art · Dallas, TX

Announced wayfinding landmark; City lists community engagement and expected winter 2027 completion.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Sheridan College Science Center public art
Representative commissioner imageImage: wyoarts.state.wy.us ↗© 2026 - Wyoming Arts Council, All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)

Announced

Sheridan College Science Center public art

Wyoming Arts Council · Sheridan, WY

The Arts Council identifies a new project bringing original artwork into Sheridan College’s science facility.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Selection underway

Spaceport America sundial commission

New Mexico Arts · NM

Functional public-art sundial. A September 29 notice schedules finalist selection for November 18, 2026.

Published funding
USD 300,000
Funding scope
Published project budget; inclusions unverified.
Deadline as published
Deadline to apply: 9/4/2026

Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.

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Awarded

Dogwood Art in Public Places 2026–2027

Dogwood Arts · Knoxville, TN

Dogwood Arts names the selected 2026–27 artists and reports installation begun; works are scheduled for display through September 2027.

Published funding
USD 2,000
Funding scope
Lease per work, split equally at delivery/removal; qualifying removal travel adds $250 per trip.
Deadline as published
April 27, 2026 [11:59PM]

Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.

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Source-page image · match unverified for Arts Across the Prairie — Region 3
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗

Awarded

Arts Across the Prairie — Region 3

North Dakota Council on the Arts · ND

Awarded benchmark: Shayna Grandbois-Herrera and Derek Poitra were selected for the region’s Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity theme.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Source-page image · match unverified for Beyer Park tree sculpture
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: sandiego.gov ↗

Awarded

Beyer Park tree sculpture

City of San Diego — Cultural Affairs Public Art · San Diego, CA

Ingram Ober and Marisol Rendon propose a Catalina Ironwood inside a sculptural enclosure, linking tree growth with environmental awareness.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Blue Ridge Road poetry sculptures
Representative commissioner imageImage: publicinput.com ↗Angelina Marino-Heidel and Joel Heidel (concept board) (as credited at source)

Awarded

Blue Ridge Road poetry sculptures

City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts · Raleigh, NC

Marino Heidel’s corridor commission: seven sculptures installed in 2026; two more planned by 2027.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Source-page image · match unverified for Daphne — North City Pure Water Facility
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: sandiego.gov ↗

Awarded

Daphne — North City Pure Water Facility

City of San Diego — Cultural Affairs Public Art · San Diego, CA

Christian Moeller’s proposed 50-foot wind-responsive sculpture marks the treatment facility entrance on Eastgate Mall.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Representative commissioner image for Eastchase Island
Representative commissioner imageImage: fwpublicart.org ↗© Copyright Fort Worth Public Art and Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County 2022 | All Rights Reserved (as credited at source)

Awarded

Eastchase Island

Fort Worth Public Art — City of Fort Worth / Arts Fort Worth · Fort Worth, TX

Paul Kittelson’s City commission is scheduled for dedication October 16, 2026 at Eastchase Parkway and Meadowbrook Boulevard.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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Source-page image · match unverified for Ewald Park public art
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: alexandriava.gov ↗

Awarded

Ewald Park public art

City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts · Alexandria, VA

October 2026 park update names Urban Rock Design; art design and community introduction expected that month.

Published funding
USD 200,000
Funding scope
2025 plan: $150,000 gateway design/fabrication/installation/contingency; $50,000 court mural design/installation/participation/contingency. Combined planning allocation, not verified contract value.
Deadline as published
No deadline documented

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

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