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Call to Artists: Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition

The City of Flagstaff seeks proposals for large-scale, three-dimensional (3D) artworks for the 2027/2028 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibition features five sculptures, existing or newly created, that reflect diverse cultural expressions including Indigenous, Black, and Latinx art. Selected artworks can advance essential perspectives and narratives and will invite interaction, conversation, and appreciation.

Note: Applications will be accepted exclusively through OpenGov. Artists must register on OpenGov before submitting an application.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026, 5 pm (Arizona Time)

Image: Eniadé: She is Crowned by Anjola Ayodele

Full Moon Concert Series

Celebrate Flagstaff’s deep connection to the cosmos and experience the natural beauty of Buffalo Park in a whole new light. Join Dr. David Koerner for an evening of classical piano music, lunar meditations, and telescope viewing. This event is presented by Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and supported by a City of Flagstaff Beautification in Action grant in celebration of Flagstaff’s 25th anniversary as the world’s first International Dark Sky City.

June 29, 2026
Seating: 7 pm | Performance: 7:45 pm
Buffalo Park | Free Event

Image: Courtesy of Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition

City of Reno Public Art Opportunities

The City of Reno is inviting qualifications from artists and artist teams in the western states of Nevada, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, or Utah who have experience in the design, fabrication, and installation of mid-scale sculptures in outdoor environments. Selected artist(s) will be expected to work with City staff for community engagement activities and artwork placement.

• Cyan Park Outdoor Sculptures: Project budget is not to exceed $97,000. Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

• Dorothy McAlinden Park Outdoor Sculptures: Project budget is not to exceed $81,000. Application Deadline: July 26, 2026

Image: City of Reno

Call for Short Films

Filmmakers, artists, and creative practitioners are invited to submit one short moving-image work (2–20 minutes) for consideration as part of Hiding in Plain Site: International Public Art Short Film Festival. This curated film exhibition program explores public art as it appears in everyday environments across global contexts—through site-specific work, community-engaged projects, outdoor installations, performance-based works, and experimental approaches to art in public space. Work from diverse teams, emerging voices, and non-traditional storytelling approaches is welcome. No professional filmmaking background is required. Works created using smartphones, DIY tools, accessible technologies, or emerging media are encouraged. No entry fee.

Application Deadline: September 10, 2026

Image: Courtesy of Hiding in Plain Site-International Public Art Short Film Festival