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Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena west facade

LexArts · Lexington, KY

Commission a major exterior artwork for the west facade, with visual impact from surrounding pedestrian and vehicle routes.

Published funding
USD 1,000,000
Funding scope
Approximately $1 million anticipated all-in implementation budget, including design, engineering, fabrication, transport, permits, installation, insurance, travel and documentation.
Deadline as published
September 30, 2026

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for Augusta Sculpture Trail 2027–2028
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: augustaarts.com ↗© Copyright Greater Augusta Arts Council (as credited at source)

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Augusta Sculpture Trail 2027–2028

Greater Augusta Arts Council · Augusta, GA

Ten existing outdoor sculptures are sought for downtown display January 2027–December 2028. Application deadline passed; selections unconfirmed.

Published funding
USD 3,000
Funding scope
Two-year lease per work; $1,500 at installation and $1,500 at removal.
Deadline as published
October 1, 2026

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

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Representative commissioner image for 2026 Transformations electrical cabinets
Representative commissioner imageImage: lovelandpublicart.org ↗© 2021 Art In Public Places. All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

2026 Transformations electrical cabinets

City of Loveland — Art in Public Places · Loveland, CO

Paint active electrical cabinets along downtown 4th Street with designs celebrating downtown life.

Published funding
USD Amount not documented
Funding scope
Artist payment at $25–30 per square foot; total depends on assigned cabinets.
Deadline as published
5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026

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

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Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Carr Drive sculpture

City of Arvada — Arts and Culture Commission · Arvada, CO

Water-inspired sculpture near Arvada Aquatics Center, planned for October 2027 installation.

Published funding
USD 74,500
Funding scope
Expected all-inclusive commission, including design, engineering, permits, fabrication, transport, installation and insurance.
Deadline as published
Sunday, October 4, 2026 (11:59 PM)

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

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Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

North Omaha Trail and Chambers Court

Amplify Arts · Omaha, NE

Thirteen North Omaha Trail artworks plus a complementary Chambers Court opportunity; installation planned by October 2027.

Published funding
USD Amount not documented
Funding scope
Amounts depend on site/media and are disclosed after selection; concept development paid.
Deadline as published
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11:59 pm CST

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

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Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Wolf River Cultural Greenway sculptures, 2027–2029

City of Germantown — Public Art Program · Germantown, TN

Seven sculptures loaned for March/April 2027–March/April 2029.

Published funding
USD 4,000
Funding scope
Per two-year loan, split between installation and retrieval; artist transports; City assists installation/site preparation.
Deadline as published
Application Deadline: October 4, 2026

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

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Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Clayton Sculpture Trail 2027–2028

Town of Clayton — Sculpture Trail · Clayton, NC

Thirteenth exhibition plans installation March 22–24, 2027 and removal March 20–23, 2028. Deadline has passed; selection outcome unconfirmed.

Published funding
USD 1,500–3,000
Funding scope
Honorarium: Category B $1,500 or Category A $3,000; qualifying out-of-state installation travel adds $250 per contract.
Deadline as published
October 5, 2026

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for Deanwood Metro station temporary wall art
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: wmata.com ↗© 2026, WMATA. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Deanwood Metro station temporary wall art

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority — Art in Transit · Washington, DC

Design coordinated vinyl artworks for two station passageways, informed by community input. Metro will print and install the work; the announced unveiling is in December 2026.

Published funding
USD 5,000–8,500
Funding scope
Artist fee, design revisions and file preparation; Metro supplies materials separately.
Deadline as published
5:00 pm, Monday October 12, 2026

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

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Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

USU Animal Science Building interior artwork

Utah Division of Arts & Museums — Public Art Program · UT

Historic building renovation housing Mathematics and Statistics seeks mathematics-related artwork. Artwork completion is scheduled for summer 2028.

Published funding
USD 164,000
Funding scope
All-in commission: artist fee, fabrication, supports, insurance, transport, lighting, installation and documentation.
Deadline as published
October 12, 2026, 11:59pm MDT

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for 2027 Traffic Box Art
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: boiseartsandhistory.org ↗Copyright 2026 City of Boise. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

2027 Traffic Box Art

City of Boise — Department of Arts & History · Boise, ID

Up to eight artists create original works for traffic-box vinyl wraps, responding to Surprise! Installation is planned for summer 2027.

Published funding
USD 1,200
Funding scope
Per selected artist/team for original artwork; fabrication and installation excluded from artist responsibilities.
Deadline as published
October 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MT)

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

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Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Bryant Park Lover’s Leap public art

Arts & Science Council — Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Art · Charlotte, NC

Develop an interactive art experience at Lover’s Leap in Mecklenburg County’s Bryant Park.

Published funding
USD 130,492
Funding scope
Published art project budget; included costs and artist-fee allocation are unstated.
Deadline as published
September 9 – October 15

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

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Representative commissioner image for Eau Claire Sculpture Tour 2027–2028
Representative commissioner imageImage: visiteauclaire.com ↗

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Eau Claire Sculpture Tour 2027–2028

Visit Eau Claire — Sculpture Tour · Eau Claire, WI

Juried outdoor sculpture loans for May 2027–April 2028; ownership stays with artists.

Published funding
USD 1,000
Funding scope
Stipend per accepted piece: $500 at installation, $500 at the 2028 reception. Separate purchase award capped at $15,000.
Deadline as published
October 15, 2026

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for La Raza Park public art
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: denverpublicart.org ↗

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

La Raza Park public art

Denver Arts & Venues — Denver Public Art · Denver, CO

Permanent sculpture should connect Northside history, community gathering and existing park artworks. Installation is planned for December 2027.

Published funding
USD 136,000
Funding scope
All-in commission including engineering, insurance, fabrication, installation, site changes and contingency; prevailing wages apply on city property.
Deadline as published
October 15th, 2026, 11:59 P.M. MST

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

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Representative commissioner image for Angel’s Path phase-one sculpture commission
Representative commissioner imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Angel’s Path phase-one sculpture commission

Angel’s Path Sculpture Walk Committee · Tucson, AZ

Permanent, uplifting angel sculpture for Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, subject to Pima County donation approval.

Published funding
USD 15,000
Funding scope
Commission includes materials, fabrication, transportation and installation.
Deadline as published
Friday, October 16, 2026

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

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Representative commissioner image for Lake Nona monumental sculpture
Representative commissioner imageImage: orlando.gov ↗© 2026 City of Orlando (as credited at source)

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Lake Nona monumental sculpture

City of Orlando · Orlando, FL

Permanent sculpture for the Lake Nona community park on Luminary Boulevard; installation anticipated in summer/fall 2027.

Published funding
USD 130,000
Funding scope
All-inclusive commission; City separately provides pedestal and uplighting.
Deadline as published
October 18, 2026, 11:59pm EST

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex tile artwork
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: discover.pbc.gov ↗

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex tile artwork

Palm Beach County — Art in Public Places · Delray Beach, FL

Architectural tile artwork for the aquatic complex’s entrance and ticketing building.

Published funding
USD Up to 348,000
Funding scope
Maximum all-in commission; includes design, engineering, permitting, fabrication, delivery, installation and insurance. Artist fee may not exceed 10% of the total project budget.
Deadline as published
October 19, 2026, by 11:59pm EDT

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for Elliott West treatment station glass artwork
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: 4culture.org ↗© 4Culture (as credited at source)

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Elliott West treatment station glass artwork

4Culture · Seattle, WA

Design-only commission for east stairwell glass and an upper north window at the upgraded wastewater station.

Published funding
USD 40,000
Funding scope
Artist design fee; implementation separately managed by 4Culture. Up to $5,000 additional design-phase travel.
Deadline as published
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:00 PM (PDT)

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

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Verified project-site image for Graco Park tunnel public art
Verified project-site imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Graco Park tunnel public art

City of Minneapolis — Arts and Cultural Affairs · Minneapolis, MN

Community research will inform artwork inside the tunnel and on its facade, connecting park spaces and nearby residents.

Published funding
USD 250,000
Funding scope
Total project budget, including $30,000 engagement/design; fabrication contract follows Arts Commission design approval.
Deadline as published
October 26, 5 p.m. Central Time

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for The Well outdoor sculpture
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: designinglocal.com ↗

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

The Well outdoor sculpture

City of Hilliard · Hilliard, OH

Create an exterior sculpture for the new recreation and wellness facility, reflecting Hilliard’s character.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
October 26, 2026, by 3pm EST

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for Camel’s Back Park water conservation sculpture
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: boiseartsandhistory.org ↗Copyright 2026 City of Boise. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)

Closed at review

Camel’s Back Park water conservation sculpture

City of Boise — Department of Arts & History · Boise, ID

Large-scale sculpture planned around Treasure Valley water stewardship; the City explicitly marks the call closed.

Published funding
USD 165,000
Funding scope
Single artist/team contract; full inclusions not stated.
Deadline as published
Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 1 p.m.

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

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Source-page image · match unverified for 22nd Street / Old Spanish Trail sculptures
Source-page image · match unverifiedImage: artsfoundtucson.org ↗© 2026 Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona • All Rights Reserved (as credited at source)

Closed at review

22nd Street / Old Spanish Trail sculptures

Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona · Tucson, AZ

Two sculptures accompany roadway widening; issuer explicitly marks intake closed.

Published funding
USD Up to 315,000
Funding scope
All-inclusive maximum: artist, engineering, insurance, fabrication, sitework, permits and installation.
Deadline as published
April 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona Time

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

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Closed at review

Hobby Airport portable artwork acquisitions

City of Houston — Mayor’s Office of the Arts / Civic Art · Houston, TX

Existing two- and three-dimensional works were sought for the West Concourse expansion. Portal explicitly marks the acquisition call closed.

Published funding
USD 215,000
Funding scope
Total acquisition pool; prices include framing, delivery and display supports.
Deadline as published
06/01/2026

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

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Closed at review

Northeast Service Center suspended artwork

City of Austin — Art in Public Places · Austin, TX

Lobby staircase sculpture at 8301 Johnny Morris Road is scheduled for September 30, 2027 installation. Application is explicitly closed.

Published funding
USD 300,000
Funding scope
All-in milestone-paid commission including engineering, fabrication, insurance, transport, permits and installation.
Deadline as published
08/03/2026

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

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Closed at review

Indianapolis airport temporary vinyl murals, 2027–2029

Indy Arts Council · Indianapolis, IN

Three existing artworks will be reproduced for two concourse-connector sites and a parking-garage lobby.

Published funding
USD 500
Funding scope
License fee per selected artist; airport pays reproduction/installation.
Deadline as published
Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:59 p.m.

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

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