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City of Aurora, CO – Indigenous Artist Public Artwork (Plains Conservation Center).

Aurora, CO · City of Aurora, CO Art in Public Places Program
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The City of Aurora commissions a three-dimensional public artwork for Plains Conservation Center's entrance, reflecting the shortgrass prairie ecosystem's ecological and cultural significance. The $90,000 award requires no application fee. Applicants must be Indigenous artists from federally recognized Tribal Nations with documented ties to local Indigenous communities and tribal cultural expertise; finalists need tribal council or cultural preservation office endorsement. Deadline: September 3, 2026.

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Deadline. September 3, 2026

“September 3, 2026 11:59 pm Mountain Time”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. $90,000

“$90,000 commission budget; finalists receive $900 honorarium for site visit, proposal development, and virtual interview participation”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. Estimated completion and installation by Q3/Q4 2027

Who can apply. Indigenous artists (members or descendants of federally recognized Tribal Nations) who reside in the United States and its Territories. Must demonstrate deep ties to local Indigenous community, verified expertise in specific cultural tribal

“reside in the United States and its Territories”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Selection Panel identifies qualified applicants; three finalists selected in Phase One. Phase Two: finalists develop proposals and participate in virtual interviews. Phase Three: panel recommends selected artist to Arts & Culture Commission, then multi-level approval process including City Council.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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