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Call for Artists: Art in Public Places Exhibition

Issue Date: January 9, 2026 12:00 PM

Closing Date: July 16, 2026 6:00 PM

VISION AND MISSION
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.

DESCRIPTION
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.

BUDGET & ACQUISITION
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.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to artists aged 18 and older.
Galleries may submit work on behalf of represented artists.
City of Las Vegas employees are not eligible.

EXHIBITION LOCATION
Civic Center Gallery, 525 S Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Purchased artworks may be displayed in publicly accessible City facilities.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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: Up to five (5) high-quality images of original works available for purchase, including title, media, dimensions, price, and year completed

Galleries submitting on behalf of multiple artists must provide separate statements, resumes, and images for each artist.

SELECTION CRITERIA
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

SHIPPING

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.

TIMELINE

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