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Call for Artists: Art in Public Places Exhibition is sponsored by City of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program. The City of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program invites artists to submit artwork for an exhibition with the added opportunity to have their artwork purchased for the city's Public Art Collection.
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City of Las Vegas > Residents > Arts & Culture > Arts Registry > Details Use this tool to quickly find a resource or task. Call for Artists: Art in Public Places Exhibition Issue Date: January 9, 2026 12:00 PM Closing Date: July 16, 2026 6:00 PM The city of Las Vegas illuminates arts and culture and celebrates its bold, dynamic, and diverse community by providing access to artworks within city spaces and the public realm.
The Public Art and Gallery Program serves valley residents and visitors by acquiring and displaying artworks in public spaces and supporting community-led public art efforts. The city of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program invites artists and galleries to share their artwork in the Art in Public Places Exhibition.
This exhibition celebrates artistic excellence and provides a unique opportunity for artists to contribute to the City’s permanent public art collection, bringing meaningful artwork to public spaces and places throughout the city of Las Vegas. The exhibition serves as a platform for both emerging and established artists to present work that reflects unique perspectives and enriches the cultural life of the community.
Guest curator Demecina Gray will select works for inclusion in the Civic Center Gallery exhibition, and a review panel will consider the exhibited pieces for acquisition and placement in City-owned facilities, including community centers and public offices. Inclusion in the exhibition does not guarantee purchase.
After installation, a selection panel will review all displayed artworks to determine which pieces will be acquired for the City’s permanent public art collection. Artists must provide an all-inclusive price for each submitted work. Selected artists will enter into a purchase agreement with the city.
A sample contract is available on request. Open to artists aged 18 and older. Galleries may submit work on behalf of represented artists.
City of Las Vegas employees are not eligible. Civic Center Gallery, 525 S Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Purchased artworks may be displayed in publicly accessible City facilities. All submissions must be made online at Call for Artists: Art in Public Places and include: Artist Statement: A brief description of your artistic practice and the submitted work.
Resume or CV: Highlighting professional experience, exhibitions, and education. Artwork Images and Details: Artists may submit up to five (5) unique original works of art available for purchase. Each work should be represented by one (1) high-quality image.
For each artwork, please include the title, medium, dimensions, price, and year completed. Galleries submitting on behalf of multiple artists must provide separate statements, resumes, and images for each artist.
There are currently no size restrictions for submitted works; however, artists are encouraged to consider the spatial constraints, installation feasibility, and curatorial standards typical of a professional gallery environment when preparing their submissions.
A panel composed of local artists, Arts Commissioners, and community stakeholders will review submissions based on: Artistic excellence and originality Professional experience and qualifications Potential to enrich the City’s public art collection Artists are responsible for delivering their artwork to the Civic Center Gallery by the specified delivery date.
All artwork must be delivered ready to hang, including any necessary hardware. All shipping costs, both to and from the gallery, are the responsibility of the artist or gallery.
Call Opens: Friday, January 9, 2026 Information Meeting ( Meeting Link ): Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 pm PST Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6 pm Finalist Notification: September 2026 Artwork Delivery: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Exhibition Opens: Thursday, February 4, 2027 Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 17, 2027 Application for the Call for Artists: Art in Public Places We’re here to help!
Please call or email if you have any questions. Laura Machado, Section Manager City of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Email: lmachado@LasVegasNevada. GOV
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Artists aged 18 and older; galleries may submit on behalf of represented artists. City of Las Vegas employees are not eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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