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Signature Public Art Commission for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University
- Who Can Apply: Open to professional artists and artist-led teams with demonstrated experience in large-scale public art commissions
- The Focus: A monumental, site-specific public artwork for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University
- Compensation: Commission budget and included costs are unspecified; Phase Two finalists receive a design stipend with the amount disclosed on invitation.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF, maximum 25 MB: interest letter up to two pages; CV; portfolio of 10–15 finished works; documentation of 3–5 public-art projects with budgets, site context and client contacts; three professional references; team details where applicable. Use the submission-email link on the official page and subject Aplin Center RFQ Submission.
DeadlineSaturday, October 31, 2026
Program datesSpring 2028 (target for installation)
LocationCollege Station, TX
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespublic art, monumental sculpture, environmental work, architectural intervention, light-based installation, interdisciplinary
Application notesSubmit one PDF, maximum 25 MB, containing an interest letter up to two pages, a resume/CV, 10–15 completed portfolio works, records of 3–5 public-art projects including budgets/site context/client contacts, three professional references and team details if applicable. Name the file LastName_FirstName_AplinCenter_RFQ.pdf. Email it to campusart@tamu.edu with the subject Aplin Center RFQ Submission. Send questions to the same address with the subject Aplin Center RFQ Question. Phase One closes 31 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; no time zone is specified.
Contactcampusart@tamu.edu
Texas A&M University
Organization based in College Station