Top Public Art Projects 2025

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Deadline

Apr 28, 2025

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NYC Dot Art - Summer Streets

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture / Grafity
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 2025

Realisation budget

20,000 $

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Apr 28, 2025

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New Jersey Im/migrant Laborers’ Monument Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 03 - 06.2026

Realisation budget

10,000 $

Location

Many options in New Jersey
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Former Adur Civic Centre Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 1,000 £
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until - 2026

Realisation budget

30,000 £

Location

Shoreham-by-Sea
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting / Photography / Video / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 5,000 €
Possible locations: Indoor
Realisation period: Until 10.2026

Realisation budget

400,000 €

Location

Munich
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Grafity
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Mural
Realisation period: Until - 15.09.2025

Realisation budget

10,000 $

Location

Yadkinville
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of North Carolina (US)

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 3,000 CAD
Possible locations: Outdoor - Garden
Realisation period: Until - 04.2026

Realisation budget

150,000 CAD

Location

Brampton
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
For Ontario-based, Canadian Indigenous artist or artist team

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 1,500 €
Possible locations: n.a.
Realisation period: 04.2027

Realisation budget

143,550 €

Location

Sanem
Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 5,000 CHF
Possible locations: Indoor/Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 06.2026

Realisation budget

445,000 CHF

Location

Zurich
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

No students
For artists based in Switzerland or in a contracting state of the WTO Agreement on Public Procurement

Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Mural
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 $
Possible locations: Indoor
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

5,000 $

Location

Pomona
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of New York (US), New Jersey (US), Connecticut (US), Pennsylvania (US), Massachusetts (US)

Deadline

May 1, 2025

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

Realisation budget

15,000 €

Location

Inis Cealtra - Holy Island
Ireland

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Ireland

Deadline

May 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor - Outdoor - Mural
Realisation period: Until - 2027

Realisation budget

200,000 $

Location

Sacramento
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of California (US)
For artists based in the Sacramento region

Deadline

May 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until - 09.2025

Realisation budget

5,000 CAD

Location

Oakville
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
For artists residing in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area community (GTHA).

Deadline

May 1, 2025

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

Realisation budget

15,000 £

Location

London
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

For emerging or early career artists

Deadline

May 2, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 €
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 05.2026

Realisation budget

40,000 €

Location

Boppard
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Germany

Deadline

May 2, 2025

Information

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

Realisation budget

100,000 $

Location

Springfield
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

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.