Public Art Sculpture - Entrance to a Kayak Launch Site in Central Iowa

This open call invites artists (individuals or teams) residing and working in the United States, with proven experience completing outdoor public sculptures funded over $15,000, to submit proposals for a new public artwork marking the entrance to a kayak launch site in central Iowa. Three finalists will be invited to develop commissioned proposals, after which one artist will be selected to realize the work. The total awarded budget is $90,000, covering all costs including materials, travel, lodging, artist fee, sub‑contractor fees, insurance, and installation. A $1,000 compensation is provided for proposal development. Applications are submitted online via PublicArtist.org, and the deadline is 11/06/2026 (5 pm Central Time).

Comprehensive project budget covering materials, travel, lodging, artist fee, sub‑contractor fees, insurance, and installation costs.

Must be living and working in the United States; must have completed an outdoor public sculpture with a budget over $15,000; must demonstrate a history of durable public artwork suitable for Iowa's outdoor environment.