Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Arts Council of New Orleans seeks one artist to create a permanent public sculpture at Canal Street and S. Norman C. Francis Parkway exploring water's connection to the city's culture and landscape. The commission is free to enter, with a September 9, 2026 deadline. Applicants must be 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and reside in Orleans Parish or the greater New Orleans metro area.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 9, 2026
“Application Closes: September 9, 2026 @ 11:59 pm CST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“$1,000 stipend for each of three finalists to develop detailed proposals in Part 2”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Must be 18+, legally authorized to work in U.S., reside in Orleans Parish or greater New Orleans metro area. Priority given to local artists. Artists currently under active Percent for Art contract (except those with contracts signed before
“reside in Orleans Parish or greater New Orleans metro area”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Two-part competition: Part 1 (RFQ) selects three finalists from pool of applicants; Part 2 (RFP) finalists develop proposals; selection appears to be jury-based but specific judges not named”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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