Top Public Art Projects 2025

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Deadline

June 6, 2025

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Huntersville SculpTOUR

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

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Ravenswood Mural Project

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

Realisation budget

5,000 $

Location

Chicago
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Preference will be given to Artists working and residing in Chicago

Deadline

June 6, 2025

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Columbus Water & Power - Mural Project

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

Realisation budget

39,700 $

Location

Columbus
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Ohio (US)
For artists based in Central Ohio

Deadline

June 8, 2025

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Oregon State University - Art in Public Places

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic / Textile Art / Ceramics
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 850 $
Possible locations: Indoor - lounge - Mural
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

45,000 $

Location

Bend
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Idaho (US), Oregon (US), Washington (US)

Deadline

June 9, 2025

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University Line Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor - Bus Stations
Realisation period: Until - 09.2026

Realisation budget

150,000 $

Location

Pittsburgh
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Pennsylvania (US)
This opportunity has been released to members of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps and artists living in southwestern Pennsylvania, which includes residents of the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland.

Deadline

June 13, 2025

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MetroLINK / Quad City Arts - Public Mural

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 $
Possible locations: Mural
Realisation period: 08.2025

Realisation budget

6,000 $

Location

Moline
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Iowa (US), Illinois (US), Wisconsin (US), Montana (US)
Applicants should be based within a 250-mile radius of the Quad Cities area

Deadline

June 13, 2025

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Albuquerque Public Art Collection - Sculptural Project

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

Realisation budget

40,000 $

Location

Albuquerque
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of New Mexico (US), Arizona (US), Texas (US), Colorado (US), Utah (US)

Deadline

June 15, 2025

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New York City Department of Cultural Affairs - Chinatown Welcome Gateway

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Architecture / Installation / Sculpture
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: 500 $
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: 2030

Realisation budget

2,500,000 $

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

June 16, 2025

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Traffic Signal Box Project

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic
Competition stages: 2
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Ttraffic signal boxes
Realisation period: unknown

Realisation budget

500 $

Location

Helena
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Montana (US)
For artists and graphic designers of all ages in the greater Helena area

Deadline

June 18, 2025

Information

Temporary Art on Lincoln Road

Genre: Public Art Project
Art field: Installation / Sculpture / Ceramics
Competition stages: 1
Service fee: -
Possible locations: Outdoor
Realisation period: Until 11.2025

Realisation budget

75,000 $

Location

Miami Beach
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of United States of America

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.