City of San Antonio Public Art Projects are created by a team of individuals which include visual artists, design professionals, fabricators, installation experts, and marketing professionals. To be considered for future public art projects, you first need to apply and be approved for the Prequalified Public Art List. The Department opens applications for the Prequalified Public Art List each year. Visual artists and support service providers are encouraged to apply.

Practicing professional visual artists are eligible to apply as an individual or as part of an artist group. Due to funding guidelines, performing artists should not apply for the prequalified list unless they also create visual art. Arts agencies and/or nonprofit organizations who focus on visual arts are eligible to apply.

Applicants are reviewed by an evaluation panel of art experts who score applications based on artistic merit and experience. The panel’s recommendations will need to be approved by the Public Art Committee, San Antonio Arts Commission, and City Council.

If approved for the Prequalified Public Art List, you are eligible for public art projects for three years from the Council approval date. Please note being on the Prequalified Public Art List does not guarantee work. Staff will contact you for future project opportunities that may arise.

Find out more about the Prequalified Public Art List at the Department of Arts & Culture's 2023 Prequalified Public Art List Page.