Who Can Apply: Open to experienced artists able to deliver large-scale public projects; special consideration is given to Burbank-based artists.
The Focus: This is a commission for a permanent, durable, outdoor public artwork. The piece should be site-specific and suitable for a recreational environment.
Compensation: The total all-inclusive project budget is $135,000. Short-listed finalists receive a $500 honorarium for proposal development.
Key Requirements: Submit a letter of interest, resume, references, a portfolio of 20 images, and an image list via online portal.
DeadlineThursday, June 25, 2026
Pay$135,000 USD
Application fee$0
Program datesSummer 2027
LocationBurbank, CA
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
Application notesSubmissions are accepted only through the city's secure online portal. The application requires a one-page letter of interest, a three-page resume, one page with contact information for three professional references, a portfolio of 20 images of past work (JPEG or PDF), and a corresponding image list. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. The selection process has two phases: a qualification review to shortlist finalists, and a proposal phase where finalists develop a concept and are interviewed.