Organizer Information
City of San Diego Cultural Affairs oversees public art initiatives within San Diego, California, integrating art into public spaces, infrastructure, and community environments. Cultural Affairs collaborates with artists, arts organisations, and municipal departments to curate, commission, and install artwork that reflects civic identity and community values. The Public Art Program actively seeks proposals from professional artists and teams to create site‑specific work, contributing to cultural engagement and urban enhancement across the city.
Title & Description
Emerald Hills Park Public Art Project (San Diego, CA)
The City of San Diego seeks qualified artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, and install a permanent, site‑specific public artwork for Emerald Hills Park. This project aims to enrich the park environment and reflect the community’s cultural identity through engaging visual art. Selected artists will consult during installation to ensure seamless integration with ongoing park improvements. The project supports artistic excellence in public art and contributes to San Diego’s built environment.
Categories
- Public Art
- Visual Art (Sculpture, Installation, Mixed Media)
- Site‑Specific Art
- Community Engagement
Eligibility
- Open to artists or artist teams legally authorised to work in the United States (U.S. work authorisation required).
- Artists should demonstrate experience in public art design, fabrication, and installation.
- International applicants must hold valid work eligibility in the U.S. (e.g., citizenship, residency, work visa).
Program Benefits & Awards
- Project Budget: Approximately $70,000 to cover design, fabrication, transport, and installation of the artwork.
- Opportunity to create a permanent public art installation in a highly visible community setting.
- Engagement with municipal arts programming and the City of San Diego’s cultural community.
- Recognition through City publication and documentation of the work.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Portfolio of Relevant Work
- CV / Resumé
- Proposed Approach or Concept Summary
- References or Past Project Examples
- Additional documentation as specified in the RFQ documents.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 22 December 2025
Location
Emerald Hills Park, San Diego, California, United States
Additional Details
- Artists/teams must be able to fabricate and transport the artwork to the site.
- Consultation during installation is required to coordinate with city project teams.
- Registration on PlanetBids requires a federal tax ID or SSN to create an account and access the full RFQ.