Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
LexArts and Central Bank Center seek artists or collectives for a semi-permanent public art installation on downtown Lexington's Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena. The project budget is $1,000,000 with no application fee. Applicants must demonstrate prior large-scale public art experience, ability to work with architects and fabricators, and knowledge of durable outdoor materials; deadline September 30, 2026.
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Deadline. September 30, 2026
“September 30, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $1,000,000
“Phase One: $2,500 proposal honorarium per finalist plus up to $500 travel & lodging reimbursement for site visit. Phase Two: Up to $1,000,000 implementation budget covering artist fees, design development, engineering, fabrication, materials, transportation, permits, installation, insurance, travel,”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Professional artists, artist collectives, and artist-led multidisciplinary teams. Must be 18+ years old. Must demonstrate experience with large-scale public art commissions, successful completion of projects with significant budgets, abilit
“National eligibility (no residency restriction stated)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Phase One: Selection Committee (Central Bank Center staff and board members) reviews qualifications and selects up to 5 finalists. Phase Two: Finalists develop site-specific proposals and present virtually; final artist selected based on artistic excellence, public art experience, technical capabili”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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