Public Art

The International Sculpture Symposium in St. Blasien transforms the town’s streets into an open-air studio, where visitors can witness artists creating unique sculptures under permanent tents. Organized by Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH, the City of St. Blasien, and Werbe- und Aktivkreis St. Blasien, the event welcomes professional sculptors worldwide. The symposium concludes with a public auction […]

Brief Description The Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual event held in Portland, Oregon, over Labor Day weekend (August 30 – September 1, 2025). The festival showcases 130 exceptional visual artists selected through a rigorous jury process. It includes an Emerging Artist Program aimed at regional artists in the […]

The Holcim Foundation Awards is the world’s most prestigious competition for sustainable design, offering a total prize pool of USD 1 million. The competition is free to enter and seeks client-supported projects at the late design phase or under construction (but not completed before February 11, 2025).   Information & Application Details: Competition Opens: October […]

PHOTO 2026 International Festival of Photography invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists worldwide to showcase their work as large-scale outdoor public artworks in Melbourne. Selected artists will have their work exhibited on building facades and freestanding frames, transforming the city’s streets into an open-air gallery. The festival is a leading global platform for contemporary photography. […]

The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is seeking a fine art aerial photographer and/or videographer to document and celebrate the landscapes, ecosystems, and inhabitants of southern Washington County. This 12-month residency allows for creative exploration across seasons, with the goal of fostering new perspectives on water resources and their value. The artist’s work will contribute […]

Description: Incinerator Gallery and Moonee Valley City Council are inviting expressions of interest from First Nations artists to create a playable public art sculpture. The artwork will be temporarily installed at the Incinerator Gallery during a major exhibition in mid-2025 before being permanently relocated to the Maribyrnong River in Aberfeldie, Victoria, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. […]

Brief Description: ZK/U (Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik) is an independent, artist-led residency and project space in Berlin. It offers a multidisciplinary residency program for artists, researchers, activists, and professionals working with urban dynamics. The residency fosters collaboration, dialogue, and experimentation in an environment that blends artistic and academic inquiry. Eligibility: Open to individuals from […]

Overview: Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) and CultureWorks are partnering to host a five-month-long art exhibition, Philadelphia Futures and Legacies, at CultureWorks in Center City, Philadelphia. The exhibition runs from March 20 – July 29, 2025, and seeks artwork that explores the future and legacy of Philadelphia. Eligibility: Open to all artists in Philadelphia. Artwork […]

The City of San Diego is seeking qualified artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, and transport permanent, site-specific artwork for the Ward Canyon Park Public Art Project. The selected artist will also consult during the installation process carried out by the City.   Information & Application Details: Organization: City of San Diego, Department of […]