Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Hampton Commission on the Arts seeks professional artists or teams to create permanent public artworks at two downtown sites: a parking garage and a streetcorner location. Commissions pay $100,000 and $150,000 respectively, with no application fee. Applicants must be 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and have demonstrated experience with public art or large-scale projects.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Two permanent commissions: $100,000 (Settlers Landing Parking Garage) and $150,000 (Queens Way/Kings Way corner)
“Commissions with budgets: Site A $100,000 (exterior murals priority), Site B $150,000 (sculptural/installation). Permanent public art installation.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Professional artists or artist teams, age 18+, legally authorized to work in the United States, with demonstrated experience in public art or large-scale projects. National location eligibility; local/regional artists strongly encouraged.
“National location eligibility; local/regional artists strongly encouraged.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Evaluated by Hampton Commission on the Arts on quality of past work, demonstrated technical capability, and alignment with theme 'From the Sea to the Stars: Past, Present, Possible.' Finalists invited to interviews and concept development.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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