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Cyan Park Outdoor Sculptures
The City of Reno is accepting qualifications from artists/artist teams living and working in the western states of Nevada, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah for an exterior public art installation at Cyan Park. The selection committee is looking for qualifications from artists 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. Projected budget is not to exceed $97,000 for the entire project. The $97,000 commission will cover all services from design through final installation/implementation, including artist fee, fabrication, insurance, transportation, travel fees, equipment, and installation. Final selection of one artist or team will be made by the Cyan Park Public Art Task Force, Reno Arts and Culture Advisory Board, and approved by Reno City Council based on qualifications and proposals.
Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11 p.m.
Budget $97,000
Read the Cyan Park Call for Artists
Dorothy McAlinden Park Outdoor Sculptures
The City of Reno is accepting qualifications from artists/artist teams living and working in the western states of Nevada, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah for an exterior public art installation at Dorothy McAlinden Park. The selection committee is looking for qualifications from artists 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. Projected budget is not to exceed $81,000 for the entire project. The $81,000 commission will cover all services from design through final installation/implementation, including artist fee, fabrication, insurance, transportation, travel fees, equipment, and installation. Final selection of one artist or team will be made by the McAlinden Park Public Art Task Force, Reno Arts and Culture Advisory Board, and approved by Reno City Council based on qualifications and proposals.
Deadline: July 26, 2026 at 11 p.m.
Budget $81,000
Read the Dorothy McAlinden Park Call for Artists for more information.
Wall-Based Public Art at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Police and Airport Authority HQ
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Arts at the Airport Program seeks to commission a professional visual artist, or artist team, to create site-specific wall-based artwork(s) to be placed inside the new Police and Airport Authority Headquarters building (The HQ), on Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) property. This artwork will be thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the Airport. Five (5) locations are available.
Professional visual artists, or artist teams, at least 18 years of age are eligible. Artists residing in Northern Nevada, Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area, Carson City, and the Lake Tahoe region, surrounding counties, and those with demonstrated close ties to the region are eligible to submit. Demonstrated experience creating commissioned public art and working with diverse community stakeholders is desired.
Deadline: 6/17/26 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Budget: up to $20,000 each, all inclusive
Learn more and apply on the RTAA RNO CaFÉ site.
Police Mural RFP at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Police and Airport Authority HQ
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Arts at the Airport Program seeks to commission a professional visual artist, or artist team, to create site-specific Mural to be placed inside the new Police Training Room at the new Police and Airport Authority Headquarters building (The HQ), on Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) property. This artwork will be thematic, and part of the permanent collection at the Airport. One (1) location is available.
Professional visual artists, or artist teams, at least 18 years of age are eligible. Artists residing in Northern Nevada, Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area, Carson City, and the Lake Tahoe region, surrounding counties, and those with demonstrated close ties to the region are eligible to submit. Demonstrated experience creating commissioned public art and working with diverse community stakeholders is desired.
Deadline: 6/17/26 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Budget: $20,000, all inclusive
Learn more and apply on the RTAA RNO CaFÉ site.
Washoe County Gerlach Trailhead - Public Art Project
Sierra Arts Foundation in partnership with Washoe County, invites artists and artist teams to apply for Gerlach Trailhead Public Art Project.
The County in partnership with Burning Man and multiple community partners developed a public participatory experience through an Artrail that celebrates cultural, historic and artistic landmarks. The Artrail routes along the Truckee River through the cities of Reno and Sparks, turn north to historic Lake Pyramid on Paiute Tribal land, and continue to Gerlach in the far northern region of Washoe County, over 200 miles.
Washoe County seeks a signature public artwork to serve as a gateway landmark at the Gerlach Trailhead for the Washoe Artrail. Artists are invited to propose large-scale, durable, and visually compelling installations that reflect the unique culture, landscape, history, and spirit of the Black Rock Desert region.
The project budget is anticipated to be up to $100,000.
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