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City of Highland Park, IL – Sculpture Commission (Place of Remembrance).

Highland Park, IL · City of Highland Park, IL
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The City of Highland Park seeks an artist or artist-led team to design, fabricate, and install a permanent sculpture at Port Clinton Plaza as a Place of Remembrance. The commission offers $200,000 with no application fee. The deadline is September 11, 2026.

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Deadline. September 11, 2026

“Applications due by 4:00 P.M. on September 11, 2026. Questions due by 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. $200,000

“$200,000 total commission. Finalists receive honorarium to defray proposal development costs.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. Not stated

Who can apply. National eligibility. Eligible applicant types: Artist or artist-led team. No explicit restrictions on career stage, nationality, or residency stated.

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How they choose.

“Evaluation Committee consisting of Working Group members (Mayor, Councilmember, City Manager, Park District Executive Director, community representatives) and City's Cultural Arts Advisory Group. Up to three finalists selected; finalists present proposals for final selection by Mayor and City Counci”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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