The Economic Development Department's Art in Public Places program (AIPP) collaborates with local and nationally-known artists to include the history and values of our community into cultural landmarks that have become cornerstones of Austin’s identity.
Current Open Calls to Artists
Professional visual artists or artist-led teams are invited apply for the following opportunities. See project applications for specific eligibility. View all current Austin Art in Public Places open calls on AIPP's Public Artist page.
Deadline: April 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. CT
- To learn about current open calls, attend an Artist Information Meeting. Click here to attend the April 12, 6:30 p.m. CT virtual Artist Information Meeting.
- Drop into a Cultural Arts Division Virtual Open Office Hours meeting every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT to ask your applications questions and talk with an AIPP staff member. Click here to join a Virtual Open Office Hours Meeting.
Walter E. Long and John Trevino Metro Parks
- Project Description: Design and fabricate artwork
- Application Open: March 27, 2023 - April 27, 2023
- Artwork Budget: $106,000
- Location: 6620 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78724 & 9501 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724
- Apply for the Walter E. Long and John Trevino Metro Parks Open Call
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Playscapes
- Project Description: Design and fabricate artwork
- Application Open: March 27, 2023 - April 27, 2023
- Artwork Budget: $632,850
- Location: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719
- Apply for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Playscapes Open Call
Art in Public Places Panel Membership
Apply to join the Art in Public Places Panel.
The City of Austin was the first municipality in Texas to make a commitment to include works of art in construction projects. By ordinance, 2% of eligible capital improvement project budgets are allocated to commission or purchase art for that site. Austin’s Public Art Collection is found at sites such as the airport, convention center, libraries, parks, police stations, recreation centers, and streetscapes, enhancing public spaces for all residents and visitors to our City.
Learn more about Art in Public Places programs:
Artist Selection:
City's Art Collection:
- Browse the City's Art Collection online!
- Take a self-guided walking tour of artwork in the City of Austin Collection located near downtown.
Art in Public Places Year in Review