citywide public art landmarks

This call for artists will reach out for three different project opportunities in the City of Glendale. The aim for all three artwork opportunities is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums that are designed to engage the community, and showcase the cultural diversity of the City and enhance the various civic and public spaces.

Each location is different and asks for its own unique mediums utilizing highly imaginative and forward-thinking approaches. Selected Artists and Artist Teams will be asked to demonstrate creative applications to support the building and activation of a community interconnected by its public art.

We encourage Artists and Artist Teams to review the opportunities and consider how their own practice relates to the conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities that they feel they can develop strong concepts and visions for.

Timeline:

• Shortlist Selected: February 27, 2026

• Shortlisted Artists start on conceptual designs: March 2026.

• Shortlisted Artists present concepts at Arts and Culture Commission Meeting: May 21, 2026

• Finalists’ concepts presented at Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting (for Pacific Park opportunities only): June/July 2026

• Finalists’ concepts presented at City Council Meeting (for all opportunities) for final approval: July/August 2026

• Installation deliveries estimated from Fall 2026 onward.