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Facade Activation
The City of Raleigh is looking for an artist or artist team to create an iconic public artwork for the facade of the expanded Raleigh Convention Center. The public art should be highly visible from the exterior and could include outdoor facade treatments, integration into the glass windows, or interior suspended sculptures. The artist/team will be working closely with the design team, and on a tight design timeline, to integrate the artwork into the building.
This project has a total budget up to $1,600,000. Final budget is dependent on approved designs and cost estimates. The selected artist will be awarded a contract for conceptual design proposal with an estimated budget. Upon acceptance of the concept proposal, the artist will receive a fabrication contract.
Deadline to apply: November 2, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
Artist call will be posted soon.
Interactive Public Art on the Plaza
The City of Raleigh is looking for an artist or artist team to create permanent, outdoor, interactive artwork(s) as part of the expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center. The artwork(s) will be located in future green space planned along Dawson Street. Artists should consider how to create durable experiences that encourage playful interaction, support moments of engagement for both local residents and new visitors to the City, and enhance a high traffic area. This could happen through innovative use of color, light, or materials or through thoughtful integration of amenities into artwork infrastructure.
This project has a total budget up to $500,000. Final budget is dependent on approved designs and cost estimates. The selected artist will be awarded a contract for conceptual design proposal with an estimated budget. Upon acceptance of the concept proposal, the artist will receive a fabrication contract.