Jack H. Myers Memorial Public Art Commission, Freeport Art Museum Arts Plaza — $15,000–$20,000 for a Permanent Artwork, Open to U.S. Professional Artists, Deadline 16 October 2026

Name: Jack H. Myers Memorial Public Art Commission, Freeport Art Museum Arts Plaza — $15,000–$20,000 for a Permanent Artwork, Open to U.S. Professional Artists, Deadline 16 October 2026
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-16
Location: Freeport, Illinois, USA

Freeport Art Museum

October 16, 2026 (6 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Freeport, Illinois, USA

A two-stage public art commission: qualifications first, then paid concept proposals from three to five finalists.

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A commission budget of $15,000–$20,000 for a permanent public artwork honouring Jack H. Myers at the museum's Arts Plaza, covering the artist fee, design, fabrication, transport, installation, insurance and engineering. Three to five finalists each receive a $750 honorarium to develop a concept proposal.

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Professional artists and artist teams residing in the United States, with a single lead artist for teams. Experience with permanent public art installations is required, including structural fabrication, engineering oversight and compliance with public safety, ADA and liability standards.

Dates & details

Deadline: email as a single PDF
Programme dates: Finalists selected November 2026; proposals February 2027; artist selected March 2027; installation autumn 2027 (tentative)
Language: English

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$15,000–$20,000 commission; $750 per finalist

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Free

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