Top Public Art Projects 2025

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Deadline

May 31, 2025

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Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre - Outdoor Sculpture

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 CAD
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 10.2025

Realisation budget

100,000 CAD

Location

Niagara-on-the-Lake
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
For Ontario based artists

Deadline

June 1, 2025

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RiverBrink Art Museum - On The ‘Brink Installation Art Festival

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: 600 CAD
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 08.2025

Realisation budget

unknown

Location

Queenston
Canada

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Canada
For artists who work in or about the Niagara Region

Deadline

June 1, 2025

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Covington Landmark Art Installation

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor Installation
Realisation period: August 15- November 30, 2025

Realisation budget

25,000 $

Location

Covington, KY.
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America
Preference will be given to artists living or working in Covington, surrounding areas, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or with strong ties to the region

Deadline

June 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 $
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 11.2025

Realisation budget

25,000 $

Location

Covington
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Kentucky (US)
Preference will be given to Artists living or working in Covington, surrounding areas, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or with strong ties to the region

Deadline

June 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 $
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 11.2025

Realisation budget

25,000 $

Location

Covington
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Preference will be given to artists living or working in Covington, surrounding areas, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or with strong ties to the region

Deadline

June 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Mural
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: 1,200 €
Possible locations: Outdoor - Mural
Realisation period: Until 10.2025

Realisation budget

unknown

Location

Olomouc
Czech Republic

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Czech Republic

Deadline

June 1, 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: unknown

Realisation budget

15,600 $

Location

Las Vegas
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Nevada (US)

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Curatorial
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Park
Realisation period: 09.2027 - 03.2028

Realisation budget

25,000 CAD

Location

Edmonton
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
Eligible are Indigenous Public Art Curator/​Consultant with connections to amiskwaciywâskahikan/​Edmonton

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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

Realisation budget

45,000 $

Location

Denver
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

June 3, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor / Outdoor
Realisation period: Fall 2026

Realisation budget

350,328 $

Location

Ellensburg
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
Resident of Washington (US), Oregon (US), Idaho (US), Burgenland (AT)
For artists located within the Pacific Northwest are eligible to apply (US and BC)

Deadline

June 4, 2025

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

Realisation budget

unknown

Location

Nashville
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

June 4, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 2,500 €
Possible locations: Indoor / Outdoor
Realisation period: 2031

Realisation budget

540,000 €

Location

Nuremberg
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Deadline

June 5, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Performance / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Summer 2026

Realisation budget

80,000 $

Location

Central Iowa
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of United States of America

Deadline

June 6, 2025

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

Realisation budget

2,000 €

Location

Huntersville
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

June 6, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 325 €
Possible locations:
Realisation period: Summer 2026

Realisation budget

29,000 €

Location

Galway
Ireland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Ireland

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.