Public Art Commissions / Verified 9 September 2026
Sandy Spring Museum is commissioning permanent functional artworks for its Maryland trails, including seating, gathering spaces, and interpretive elements. Phase I applications are due September 18, 2026; selected artists receive $1,000 to develop proposals, with final commissions budgeted $15,000–$25,000 each. Eligibility: artists in Maryland, Virginia, or DC, working individually or as groups.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 18, 2026
“September 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Commissions for permanent outdoor functional works, budgeted $15,000 to $25,000 each including the artist fee; artists chosen for Phase II receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop a site-specific proposal. Works become the property of the museum.
Who can apply. Artists living in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, DC; emerging and established, as individuals or as a group.
“Anyone living within the DMV can apply, including emerging and established artists, as individuals or as a group.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
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