Commissions
Up-to-date information on public art commissions
Archived commissions can be found in the commissions archive
Please note that we do not accept advertisements for commissions where artists are asked for design
ideas without payment. The exception will be competitions that we advertise, because of the opportunity they provide.
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Twin sails Bridge Approach Public Arts Commission, Poole
Hamworthy Development, in partnership with the Borough of Poole (BoP), wishes to commission a 2D artwork by an experienced artist for sections of hoarding being erected on the new Twin Sails Bridge approach in Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.
Deadline: February 6, 2012, 5:00 pm
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Sculptural commissions for Pencoedtre Lane, Barry
Taylor Wimpey plc wish to appoint an artist to design and create a series of artworks for a new housing development at Pencoedtre Lane in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
Deadline: February 9, 2012
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Saltaire Arts Trail: Contemporary Art Commission 2012
Saltaire Arts Trail wishes to commission an artist or arts group to create a new piece of work to be presented during the Saltaire Arts Trail in May 2012.
Deadline: February 10, 2012
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Seeking innovative artists for Hackney heritage project
Groundwork London is inviting expressions of interest from artists for an innovative permanent intervention for Hackney Central.
Deadline: February 13, 2012, 5:00 pm
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Project Object Freelance Artist Designer, Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council are recruiting three artists for Project Object, which aims to link artist with community groups to work with Blackpool's rich cultural heritage to create a range of products which can be sold at a range of retail points in Blackpool.
Deadline: February 17, 2012, 12:00 pm
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ASDA Tunstall, Stoke-on-Tent – Public Art Commission
ASDA are seeking to commission an artist/arts organisation/designer to develop, fabricate and install an innovative and unique art work in the grounds of a new store in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent.
Deadline: February 24, 2012, 4:00 pm
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Puttaghaun Public Art Commissions: Drama and Theatre
Call for submissions for two Public Art Projects: a Youth Theatre Project and a Dance Project. The commissions are to take place in Puttaghaun Tullamore and all work with children aged between 7-17 years old.
Deadline: February 24, 2012
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Wulfstan Way, Cambridge: Diamond Jubilee Public Art Commission
Cambridge City Council wishes to commission an artist or artist ‘group’ to develop and deliver an artwork to compliment the wider public realm works at the Wulfstan Way Local Centre.
Deadline: February 27, 2012, 3:00 pm
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An invitation to improve the Ann Street/Providence Place Gardens area, Brighton
Brighton & Hove City Council is inviting architects, designers, artists and/or event programmers (including collaborations between professionals within and outside the UK) to bid for a commission for up to €50.000 (fifty thousand Euros) for the pilot design that transforms and enhances people’s experience of the Ann Street/Providence Place Gardens area of Brighton.
Deadline: February 29, 2012, 5:00 pm
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£10,000 Prize for the Commissioning of New Art for Parish Churches
Parishes throughout England can apply for £10,000 for The Church Buildings Council prize - for the best developed proposal for commissioning a new work of art for their church.
Deadline: February 29, 2012
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Birr Gateway Public Art Scheme
Offaly County Council invites submissions from artists for an iconic 'gateway' sculpture for the town of Birr, in Co. Offaly.
Deadline: March 2, 2012, 3:00 pm
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Sublime Artist Residency
Call for Submissions for the Sublime Artist Residency - the main aim is for an artist/musician/film-maker to participate in internationally significant marine research at the Lighthouse Field Station (LFS) in Cromarty on the Black Isle; in order to develop a series of site specific works.
Deadline: March 2, 2012, 5:00 pm
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Centenary Square Public Art Commission
The Public Art Commissioning Committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council wish to commission a site specific public art feature to be erected at Centenary Square Longford.
Deadline: March 16, 2012, 5:00 pm
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Public Art Commission, Geneva, Switzerland
The Contemporary Art Fund of the City of Geneva (FMAC) is launching an call for applications to create an artistic work in the context of the construction of a school and public complex.
Deadline: March 16, 2012
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The Land Art Generator Initiative
Land Art Generator Initiative partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation will be soliciting ideas for public artwork to power hundreds of homes.
Deadline: July 1, 2012
