Top Public Art Projects 2025

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Deadline

Jan 24, 2025

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Crewe Bus Station Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor - Bus Station
Realisation period: Until - 31.03.2025

Realisation budget

8,000 £

Location

Crewe
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom

Deadline

Jan 24, 2025

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Selters School - Artwork in the Courtyard

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 €
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 10.2025

Realisation budget

60,000 €

Location

Selters
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Jan 24, 2025

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Crewe Town Council - Suspended Art Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until - 31.03.2025

Realisation budget

16,000 £

Location

Crewe
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom

Deadline

Jan 27, 2025

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

Realisation budget

15,000 CAD

Location

Burlington
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
For First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups and artist-led teams living in the Halton Region

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

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

Realisation budget

1,000,000 $

Location

Sarasota
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 2,500 €
Possible locations:
Realisation period: 2026

Realisation budget

37,500 €

Location

Ploumagoar
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Ceramics / Mosaic
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor/Indoor
Realisation period: 06.2026 - 06.2027

Realisation budget

442,000 $

Location

Berkeley
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 6,000 €
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

107,400 €

Location

Faux la Montagne
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Grafity
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 300 $
Possible locations: Indoor - Mural
Realisation period: 07.2025

Realisation budget

10,000 $

Location

Bluffdale
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Utah (US)

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor Roll-up door
Realisation period: 04.2025

Realisation budget

4,500 CAD

Location

Caledon East
Canada

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Canada
For artists based in Caledon, CA

Deadline

Feb 1, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 1,000 $
Possible locations: Outdoor - Park
Realisation period: Until - 05.2026

Realisation budget

40,000 $

Location

Columbus
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Feb 2, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Graphity
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Mural
Realisation period: Until - 15.07.2025

Realisation budget

60,000 $

Location

Indianapolis
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Indiana (US)

Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor Pedestrian Mews
Realisation period: Spring 2028

Realisation budget

120,000 CAD

Location

Scarborough
Canada

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Canada
For emerging artists

Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Light Art
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 1,200 $
Possible locations: Indoor
Realisation period: Until 04/2026

Realisation budget

133,002 $

Location

Omaha
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of United States of America

Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Grafity
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Street Mural
Realisation period: 12.05.2025 - 16.05.2025

Realisation budget

10,000 $

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of New York (US)

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.