Call for Artists: Public Art Opportunities

Sponsored by:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.

Submission Deadline:
Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 12 Midnight EST.

Submission Portal:
https://m-ncppc.submittable.com/submit

Summary:
The M-NCPPC invites professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for the creation of site-specific public artworks for historic sites in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Selected artists will design, fabricate, and install outdoor public artworks reflecting themes of Black and Indigenous histories. Budgets for commissions range from $15,000 to $150,000.

Artists not selected for specific projects will remain in the applicant pool for future opportunities.

Eligibility:

Open to professional public artists and design professionals within the U.S.
Preference may be given to applicants from Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and demonstrate experience with public art projects.

Stipend for Semi-Finalists:
$1,500 for the proposal development stage.

Contact Information:

Alec Simpson, Public Art Coordinator
Email: alec.simpson@pgparks.com
Brittney McGowan, Public Art Specialist
Email: brittney.mcgowan@pgparks.com
Mailing Address:
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
7833 Walker Drive, Suite 200
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone Numbers:
Mobile: 301-892-0348
Voice: 301-446-3232
FAX: 301-446-3233
TTY: 30446-6802