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UrbanArt Commission New Chicago Neighborhood Marker
- Who Can Apply: Open to any artist living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area; artists may submit one proposal per project opportunity and may apply as a team.
- The Focus: Public art commission for a sculptural gateway marker and wayfinding street signs for the New Chicago neighborhood in Memphis.
- Compensation: Up to three finalists receive a $500 honorarium each; total project budget is $50,000 with a $12,125 design budget and $36,375 fabrication budget (all-inclusive).
- Key Requirements: Completed application form; typed letter explaining interest and general design/production approach (no design proposals at this stage); up to 20 images of past work with title, date, medium, budget, and project partners; CV or résumé up to 2 pages; list of three professional references with current phone and email.
DeadlineTuesday, October 13, 2026
PayTotal project budget $50,000, which includes up to three $500 finalist honoraria and consulting fees: design budget $12,125; fabrication budget $36,375 all-inclusive. UAC contracts directly with the artist and the fabricator.
Program datesOctober 2027 (100% completion); Fall 2027 completion celebration
LocationMemphis, TN
ParticipationOn-site
Disciplinespublic art, urban design, sculpture
Application notesApply through UAC's Submittable page (a free Submittable account is required). The virtual information session was held September 16, 2026 and recorded; a link is available to applicants. Artists who have not completed a public art project, or one of this scale, are strongly encouraged to contact UAC before applying; review appointments are available until one week before the call closes. Contact Travis Washington, Program Manager, 901.343.6983 or Travis@uacmem.org.
ContactTravis@uacmem.org
UrbanArt Commission
Organization based in Memphis