Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Scottsdale Arts is commissioning permanent public art for Fire Station 604's exterior. The $80,000 award covers design, fabrication, and installation; the application is free. Applicants must live and work in Arizona with documented experience on similar-scale projects. Deadline: September 14, 2026.
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Deadline. September 14, 2026
“Monday, September 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST (AZ)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $80,000.00 USD
“$80,000 total project budget for the artist; finalists receive $300 stipend for virtual presentation and interview.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Design development January–May 2027, fabrication Summer/Fall 2027, installation Winter 2027, completion Spring 2028.
Who can apply. Artists living and working in Arizona with experience designing, fabricating, and installing projects of similar budget and scope are encouraged to apply.
“Artists living and working in Arizona”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Artist selection panel (may include art professionals, artists, community members, Scottsdale Public Art Advisory Board member, and project stakeholders) evaluates submissions; up to three finalists selected for interviews; one artist and one alternate recommended by panel and approved by Scottsdale”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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