Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
Nebraska's 1% for Art Program allocates funds from public building construction and renovation budgets to commissioned artworks. Project budgets range up to $300,000, with finalists receiving $3,000 honorarium and $2,000 travel stipend. Eligibility criteria vary by project and are determined by an Art Selection Committee for each commission.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Project budgets up to $300,000 (UNMC Residence Hall RFQ); finalists receive $3,000 honorarium + $2,000 travel
“Artwork commission/purchase (1% of public building construction >$500k or renovation >$250k)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Varies by project; determined by Art Selection Committee established for each specific project
“Nebraska's 1% for Art law”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Art Selection Committee established for each project determines artist eligibility and selection criteria”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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