Researched commission brief
Lake Nona monumental sculpture
Permanent sculpture for the Lake Nona community park on Luminary Boulevard; installation anticipated in summer/fall 2027.
Commission facts
Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Deadline as published
- October 18, 2026, 11:59pm EST
- Source time
- 23:59
- Source timezone
- EST
- Published funding
- USD 130,000
- Funding scope
- All-inclusive commission; City separately provides pedestal and uplighting.
Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.
Who may apply
National call for professional artists/teams with completed large outdoor projects.
Selection / procurement route
Concept, budget, schedule, portfolio and references; AI-generated artwork or renderings prohibited.
Deliverables
- Design, engineer, fabricate, transport and install original sculpture.
- Complete fabrication and installation approximately 6–8 months after contract execution.
Site requirements
- Central Florida weather and hurricane winds; accessible, structurally safe, non-climbable work.
Maintenance & care
- Submit long-term care narrative.
Unresolved questions
- Final pedestal design and installation date.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- www.orlando.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
City posting identifies project and active call; identifiers are catalog links.
- opportunities.wearecreativewest.org ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Issuer's solicitation supplies commission terms; unresolved site details remain unknown.