Commissioning research

Commission briefs

Research real public art commissions: who commissioned them, published funding, selection routes and site requirements.

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Closed at review

Artways of Orinda highway gateways

City of Orinda · Orinda, CA

Coordinate murals at the Camino Pablo underpass and pedestrian bridge above the Highway 24 off-ramp into north Orinda.

Published funding
Not documented
Funding scope
Not documented
Deadline as published
11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on September 27, 2026

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

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Closed at review

YCCC manufacturing and trades entrance artwork

Maine Arts Commission — Percent for Art · Sanford, ME

Permanent campus landmark for the Center of Excellence for Manufacturing and Trades; the agency explicitly marks the RFQ closed.

Published funding
USD 35,998
Funding scope
All-in commission including artist fees, materials, fabrication, installation, travel, documentation and insurance.
Deadline as published
11:59 pm on September 28, 2026

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

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