Researched commission brief
Santa Monica/Doheny traffic median exhibition
City-submitted announcement seeks a temporary exhibition for its 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games creative plan, exploring changing cultural traditions.
City of West Hollywood — Arts Division

Commission facts
Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- West Hollywood, CA
- Deadline as published
- 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Source time
- 17:00
- Source timezone
- PST
- 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.
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
U.S.-based arts professionals, including individuals and nonprofit arts organizations.
Selection / procurement route
Qualifications first; three paid semifinalists present proposals in person.
Deliverables
- Existing or newly fabricated work.
Site requirements
- Santa Monica Boulevard/Doheny Drive traffic median.
Maintenance & care
- Artist budget covers maintenance beyond city graffiti removal.
Unresolved questions
- Exhibition dates and detailed contract/insurance terms remain unverified; linked RFQ attachment failed to load.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- arts.ca.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Issuer project page supports these facts; stage reflects the review date.
- form.jotform.com ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
City application supplies current project terms.