Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Regional Arts & Culture Council seeks an artist or team to create a series of site-specific exterior sculptures for the North Portland Aquatic Center. The selected artist receives $165,000 and no application fee. Deadline: September 23, 2026. Applicants must be based in the USA; teams need at least one US-based member.
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Deadline. September 23, 2026
“September 23, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. The selected artist/artist team will receive $165,000 for this opportunity to create a series of site-specific exterior sculptural artworks.
“$165,000 all-inclusive commission (artist fees, design development including structural engineering, materials, fabrication, installation, and coordination). Artist responsible for all materials and fabrication with RACC support.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. December 2026–May 2029 (design phase December 2026–February 2027, design refinement and fabrication February 2027–February 2029, installation February 2029–May 2029).
Who can apply. Artists/artist teams living and working in the USA.. Page-verified eligibility: Artists/artist teams based in the USA and/or those who have experience in and ability to work in the USA; if applying as a team, at least one member must meet t
“Artists/artist teams living and working in the USA”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Panel review and artist selection including interviews (September–November 2026). Judges not specified.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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