Top Public Art Projects 2025

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Deadline

May 9, 2025

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Brunson Elementary School Project

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

Realisation budget

75,000 $

Location

Winston-Salem
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America
Applicants must have had at least one sculptural commission of at least $50,000

Deadline

May 12, 2025

Information

Light Up the North - Shine

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Video / Installation / Sculpture / Light art
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 09.2025

Realisation budget

18,000 £

Location

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United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom

Deadline

May 12, 2025

Information

Boston Thurmond - Asphalt Mural Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 250 $
Possible locations: Outdoor Asphalt Mural
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

8,500 $

Location

Winston-Salem
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of North Carolina (US)

Deadline

May 12, 2025

Information

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

Realisation budget

150,000 $

Location

St. Louis
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

May 12, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations:
Realisation period: Until 12.2025

Realisation budget

22,500 $

Location

Los Angeles County
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of California (US)
For artists based in the Los Angeles County

Deadline

May 14, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 2,500 €
Possible locations: Indoor / Outdoor
Realisation period: 2026-2028

Realisation budget

110,000 €

Location

Magdeburg
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Germany

Deadline

May 15, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 08/2025 - 01/2026

Realisation budget

10,000 CHF

Location

St. Gallen
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Switzerland
For artists with a refugee background

Deadline

May 16, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Wall work
Realisation period: Until 12.2025

Realisation budget

80,000 €

Location

Berlin
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Germany

Deadline

May 20, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Mural
Realisation period: 2025

Realisation budget

4,000 €

Location

Hannut
Belgium

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 20, 2025

Information

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

Realisation budget

44,859 €

Location

Poitiers
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France

Deadline

May 20, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Video
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

unknown

Location

Dallas, Texas
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

May 23, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 2,000 €
Possible locations: Inner courtyard
Realisation period: inner 05.2026

Realisation budget

100,000 €

Location

Esslingen
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Baden-Württemberg (DE)
For artists with a connection to the district of Esslingen or the Stuttgart region

Deadline

May 23, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Indoor
Realisation period: n.a.

Realisation budget

4,500 £

Location

Worcester
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom

Deadline

May 28, 2025

Information

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Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 3,000 €
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 2026

Realisation budget

60,000 €

Location

Les Pilles
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France

Deadline

May 30, 2025

Information

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

Realisation budget

3,500 €

Location

Marcoussis
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France

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.