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San Antonio to host open call for its prequalified public art list

Check out the guidelines and changes to this city art list application process

Two artists painting on canvas

Learn more about the program and how you can become one of the pre-approved city artists.

Photo by City of San Antonio

Ever wonder how artists are chosen for city projects? Well the secret is out, the Department of Arts and Culture is hosting an open call for its prequalified public art list.

This roster boasts a list visual artists + support service providers who are pre-approved by our City Council for potential designing, building, maintaining, and promoting future public art projects.

The program is moving from an annual application to a biennial process — the next application opportunity will happen in 2026. Once approved, selected artists will remain eligible for projects for six years. The goal is to express the vibrancy + diversity of the Alamo City through art, varying in scope and include two-dimensional, three-dimensional, functional and other commissions.

Interested in applying? Here are some key dates:

  • The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Information session at Mission Library on Monday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m.
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