Researched commission brief
Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex tile artwork
Architectural tile artwork for the aquatic complex’s entrance and ticketing building.
Palm Beach County — Art in Public Places
Commission facts
Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- Delray Beach, FL
- Deadline as published
- October 19, 2026, by 11:59pm EDT
- Source time
- 23:59
- Source timezone
- EDT
- 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.
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
Adult professional artists/teams with architectural tile experience; international applications permitted.
Selection / procurement route
CODAworx qualifications shortlist, mandatory finalist meeting and concept presentation. Finalists receive $1,000; Florida business registration required.
Deliverables
- Design, permit, fabricate and install cohesive tile artwork.
- Artist selects and coordinates fabricator and installer.
Site requirements
- Five wall areas total approximately 960 square feet.
- Flat surface-mounted tiles; no protrusions or structural wall reinforcement.
Maintenance & care
- Minimal upkeep; withstand intense sun, wind, rain and salty air.
Unresolved questions
- Final construction documents require a finalist NDA.
- Exact fabrication and installation arrangements remain artist responsibilities.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- discover.pbc.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
County call establishes selection, budget and exposure requirements.
- discover.pbc.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Amendment clarifies international eligibility, fabricator responsibility and total tile area.