Top Public Art Projects 2025

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Deadline

July 24, 2025

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The Union Theatre - Victorian Women's Public Art Commission

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 3,000 AUD
Possible locations: Facade
Realisation period: Until 05.2026

Realisation budget

170,000 AUD

Location

Wonthaggi
Australia

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Australia
From female-identifying artists or women-led collectives

Deadline

July 25, 2025

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Semiquincentennial Art Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

10,000 $

Location

Elko
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Nevada (US)

Deadline

July 25, 2025

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Southeastern Illinois College Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic / Textile Art / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

8,335 $

Location

Harrisburg
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Illinois (US)

Deadline

July 27, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Indoor
Realisation period: August 2025

Realisation budget

1,000 £

Location

London
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

July 28, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 01.2026

Realisation budget

8,000 CAD

Location

Walters Island
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada

Deadline

July 28, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Ceramics / Grafity
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor Mural
Realisation period: 01.2026

Realisation budget

4,200 CAD

Location

Cortes Island
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada

Deadline

July 28, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 2,000 €
Possible locations: n.a.
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

35,000 €

Location

Concarneau
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France

Deadline

July 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 1,000 $
Possible locations: Outdoor - Courtyard
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

70,000 $

Location

Oklahoma
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

July 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor - Lobby
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

38,000 $

Location

Los Angeles
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of California (US)
For professional artists, and artist teams residing in the Southern California

Deadline

July 31, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 2,500 CAD
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until - 09.2026

Realisation budget

170,000 CAD

Location

Red Deer
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Nationality: Canadian

Deadline

July 31, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Park - Mural
Realisation period: Until - 10.2025

Realisation budget

25,000 $

Location

Monrovia
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

July 31, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Gateway
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

150,000 $

Location

Middletown
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of United States of America

Deadline

July 31, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 1,000 £
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 04.2026

Realisation budget

30,000 £

Location

Shoreham-by-Sea
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Park
Realisation period: 18.05.2026 - 15.03.2027

Realisation budget

23,000 $

Location

Flagstaff
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 05.12.2025 - 01.03.2026

Realisation budget

30,000 $

Location

Worcester
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Massachusetts (US)
Preference will be given to individuals with a strong connection to Worcester or Massachusetts.

Public Art Projects: Bridging communities and cultures

Public art projects – sometimes also called "Percent for Art" – can encompass a wide variety of artistic forms, including sculptures, murals, installations, digital and video art, and even community-led or participatory artworks. They can be temporary or permanent, standing alone or integrated into the urban infrastructure. These projects serve a variety of purposes, such as being used as landmarks, initiating dialogue, or enriching public spaces.

Indeed, the realization of public art projects can be challenging for artists, requiring not only their artistic talent and creativity but also their organizational and project management skills. Public art projects also provide an expansive platform for artists. They are a great opportunity to advance one's career, foster creative growth, and make a lasting impact on communities, thereby increasing the artist's visibility and influence.

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FAQs: Public Art

Continue reading to learn more about answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning public art projects.

What is public art?

Public art is art created in public spaces for everyone's enjoyment. It comes in many forms, including sculpture, murals, installations, and video art. Public art enriches the environment, and often reflects the unique history and culture of a place. It involves collaboration between artists, communities, and various commissioners, seamlessly integrating art into our daily lives and fostering a sense of shared cultural identity.

Who commissions public art projects?

Public art projects are typically commissioned by a variety of entities. These may include local or national government agencies, public art agencies, cultural organizations, community groups, or even private businesses and developers. Sometimes public art is funded through "Percent for Art" programs, where a percentage of a city's budget for new development is set aside specifically for public art. Each commissioning process may vary, depending on the specific goals, resources, and regulations of the commissioning entity.

What is the goal of public art projects?

The goal of public art projects is to integrate art into public spaces to enrich their aesthetic and cultural value, and to support artists and community engagement.

What are examples of public art?

Public art takes many forms and can be found in many places around the world. Here are some examples (in no precise order):
  • Sculptures: Monumental Spider "Maman" by Louise Bourgeois
  • Murals: "We the Youth" by Keith Haring, in Philadelphia, USA
  • Statues: "The Statue of Liberty" by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi in New York, USA
  • Video art: "Datascape" by Ryoji Ikeda in Sydney, AU
  • Installations: "L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped" by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in Paris, FR
  • Land art: Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA

How do I get commissioned for public art projects?

To be commissioned for a public art project, artists should actively seek public art opportunities. Open calls for public art projects often have specific eligibility criteria, including factors such as the applicant’s art discipline, nationality, residence location, and career stage.

Our website features a carefully chosen list of high quality public art opportunities for a range of different artist profiles. You may want to use our search filters to simplify your search and focus only on those open calls that align with your profile.

How do I apply for public art projects?

Most open calls for public art projects require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a project description, budget plan, project timeline, project simulations, portfolio, and resume.

Do you need help in this matter? Check our online courses that will teach you all the different aspects you need to be aware of in order to build a successful application.