Artists are encouraged to participate in the AIPP program by applying for and receiving site-specific commissions. In addition, artists may serve on selection committees or the AIPP committee as vacancies occur.

Typically, the Arts Commission selects artists for commissions by issuing an open call to artists in the form of Requests for Qualifications or Requests for Proposals. Occasionally, geographic limits may be set by the AIPP committee based on the project budget or concept. All eligible responses are then reviewed in accordance with City procurement policies and the AIPP guidelines.

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, in partnership with Public Works Department and the Barrio la Canada neighborhood, announces a call to artists for a site-specific, outdoor artwork to enhance the existing entryway of the Barrio la Canada neighborhood in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The budget for the project is $45,000, inclusive of all expenses.  Funding for the project is provided by the City’s 2% for Public Art program.  All professional artists with moderate past public art experience residing in New Mexico are eligible to apply by responding to the request for qualifications.  Interested artist must download a copy of the qualification packet.  The deadline for proposals is Friday, July 30, 2010 at 5:00 PM.

Barrio la Canada Request for Qualifications

Public art opportunities are announced through a variety of sources.  Below is a list of some of the many websites that publish calls to artists:

New Mexico Arts

City of Albuquerque Public Art

Bernalillo County Public Art Program

Los Alamos County Art in Public Places

Phoenix Public Art Program

New York Foundation for the Arts

ArtsOpportunities.org

ArtistsRegister.com