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Scottsdale Public Art Request for Qualifications
Vista del Camino Lakes Public Art Project
Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST (AZ)
Total Project Budget: $190,000.00 USD
Scottsdale Public Art is accepting qualifications from artists for a permanent public art opportunity for the Vista del Camino Lakes/Indian Bend Wash area, located between Roosevelt Street and Thomas Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. The city of Scottsdale is working to improve irrigation and repair the lakes infrastructure in the area. Scottsdale Public Art seeks to contract an artist to design, fabricate, and install artistic features as part of this project. The final selected artist will receive $190,000 for the realization of the art.
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Scottsdale Public Art Request for Qualifications
Expand Via Linda Senior Center Public Art Project
Application Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST (AZ)
Total Project Budget: $45,000.00 USD
Scottsdale Public Art is accepting qualifications from artists for a permanent public art opportunity for the Via Linda Senior Center Expansion project in Scottsdale, Arizona. The City of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Public Art are collaborating on a new public art commission that will feature a permanent art installation. Scottsdale Public Art—a department of Scottsdale Arts—seeks to contract an artist to design, fabricate, and install artistic features at the Via Linda Senior Center, located at 10440 E Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, near Via Linda and Shea Boulevard. The final selected artist will receive $45,000 for the realization of the art.
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Exhibition Call for Art — Scottsdale Civic Center Public Gallery
Open Spaces: Fiber Arts Addressing the Landscape
Entry deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST (AZ)
Open Spaces is on display from July 9 to September 30, 2026, at the Civic Center Public Gallery at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ.
Open Spaces is a juried exhibition of fiber artworks addressing the significance of the landscape. Natural elements such as plants, animals, and stone are foundational to humanity’s existence, and open spaces like national parks remind us of this and serve as a valuable resource for mental wellness. The United States National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916. There are over 400 national parks in the United States, and 22 are in Arizona. This juried exhibition features weaving, felting, quilting, fabric manipulation and fiber-featured mixed media.
Juried by Erika Lynne Hanson, an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and educator whose work is rooted in textile practices.
Scottsdale Public Art
In 1985, Scottsdale adopted a one percent for art ordinance and established Scottsdale Public Art to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Scottsdale Public Art seeks to integrate high-quality artwork into public spaces, reflecting and enhancing Scottsdale’s cultural and artistic identity. The program promotes a dynamic and inclusive vision of art in the public realm.
Scottsdale Public Art advocates for and facilitates the integration of artists’ work and ideas into the planning, design, and construction of community spaces. Public participation is encouraged throughout the process, from artist selection to artwork dedication, fostering a strong sense of shared ownership and civic pride. Scottsdale Public Art is a department of Scottsdale Arts, a private, nonprofit management organization that administers many of the arts and cultural affairs of the city of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is home to a large residential community and serves as the primary resort destination in the Phoenix metro area. The city features a vibrant mix of specialty shopping, art galleries, recreational amenities, and numerous cultural and sporting events that contribute significantly to the region’s tourism industry. Residents from neighboring communities frequently visit Scottsdale to enjoy its retail centers, parks, libraries, and employment hubs. Scottsdale’s distinctive character and high-quality visual environment play a key role in supporting both its tourism economy and civic identity.