Public Artist Roster

Creating Public Art Opportunities

Are you an artist interested in creating work in public space? Apply to join the Public Artist Roster. The Public Artist Roster is a standing list of pre-qualified artists or artist teams selected through open competition who work in various media in public art. It is used as an optional artist selection process for public art projects with budgets of $100,000 or below. The call opens every two years, and selected artists remain on the Public Artist Roster for a two-year term.

Alex! Jimenez working in the studio, 2022. Photo courtesy of the artist

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About the Public Artist Roster

Budget for Artwork: $100,000 and below

Application Deadline: Opening Soon

Project Description: Public Artist Roster

What It Is: The Public Artist Roster is a standing list of pre-qualified artists or artist teams selected through open competition who work in various public art media. It is used as an optional artist selection process for public art projects with budgets of $100,000 or below. The call opens every two years, and selected artists remain on the Public Artist Roster for a two-year term.

When It Is Used: The Public Artist Roster is only available for small-budget Public Art projects ($100,000 or less). It is an alternative artist selection process used to expedite low-budget projects, and not all projects under $100,000 utilize the list. The City or County has discretion to use the roster, provided it meets the budget criteria.

How It Is Used: The Public Artist Roster will be reviewed by a project-specific seven-member panel comprising community members, city/county employees, artists, and arts professionals. The panel for each project using the roster selects three finalists for interviews and presentations, after which an artist is selected.