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City of Portsmouth Hanover Garage Percent for Art Commission

City of Portsmouth Hanover Garage Percent for Art Commission — City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
a picture of the main entrance of the Hanover Parking Garage on a sunny day
  • Who Can Apply: Any type of artist; no residency restriction stated in the City's announcement.
  • The Focus: Original public art for the exterior of the Hanover Street Parking Garage in downtown Portsmouth, NH — public preference for murals; outdoor sculpture or projection/lighting concepts also possible.
  • Compensation: Up to $60,000 maximum all-inclusive proposal budget, including all expenses.
  • Key Requirements: Submit a proposal to the City's Request for Proposals through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal (free vendor registration); see the RFP documents for full requirements.
DeadlineFriday, October 9, 2026
PayMaximum $60,000 per proposal, all-inclusive (all expenses included); no separate artist fee or finalist honoraria stated.
LocationPortsmouth, NH
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespublic art, mural, outdoor sculpture, projection and lighting art
Application notesProposals are submitted through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal (free vendor registration required). The optional artist walk-through at the garage took place September 14, 2026. The selection committee is drawn from PARC plus community members and staff; a final decision is expected in late October and goes to City Council for approval.
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