Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
The City of Clearwater is accepting applications for a $200,000 public art commission at Coachman Park, a 3-acre waterfront site. U.S.-based professional artists with large-scale public art experience are eligible. The deadline is September 30, 2026.
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Deadline. September 30, 2026
“Submittals due: September 30, 2026. Selected finalists notified by: November 1, 2026 (may be sooner). Final proposals due by: Friday, December 30, 2026 (may be sooner).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $200,000
“$200,000–$250,000 total project budget including artist design, engineering, fabrication, materials, transportation, installation, insurance, permitting, travel, and public presentations. Finalists receive $600 stipend to develop conceptual proposals.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Fall 2027 (installation timeline subject to change)
Who can apply. Professional artists and artist teams based in the United States. Experience with large-scale public art projects of similar scope and budget strongly preferred.
“Professional artists and artist teams based in the United States”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Blind jury format (when possible) by selection panel of Clearwater Public Art & Design Board representatives, Clearwater Arts Alliance, City staff, local arts professionals, and community representatives. Evaluated on artistic excellence, prior body of work, and demonstrated ability to execute simil”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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