The City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) was established in 1974 to encourage and support Atlanta’s cultural resources. The initial mission was to solidify the role that arts and other cultural resources play in defining and enhancing the social fabric and quality of life of Atlanta citizens and visitors.
Today the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs understands that the arts play an essential role in defining the cultural vitality of the city and is working to enhance Atlanta’s reputation as a cultural destination. The OCA aims to produce programs that contribute substantially to the city’s economy and quality of life.
All applicants, regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, origin or disability will be considered.
OVERVIEW
The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program is seeking pre-existing sculptures for our annual sculpture exhibition in Freedom Park, near the Carter Center Library.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists living and working in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, or North Carolina.
SIZE
Minimum 2’ W x 4’ H, Maximum 5’ W x 15’ H
PAYMENT
Up to $3000.00 per artwork for a 1-year lease.
Artist may submit multiple artworks or a series of artworks for display.
Submissions must be received by 11:59pm December 6th, 2026
RELEASE DATE: 11/9/26
DEADLINE: 11:59pm, November 22nd, 2026
PROJECT TYPE: Work for Hire, Design of trophy/statue
ESTIMATED SIZE:
The trophy design should be sized for presentation, they should fit well in a hand while being large enough to showcase the high honor of the award. 3-D designs should include a base with a plate for future engraving. The awarded artist will be required to supply a plan for reproduction of the award with a 3rd party vendor.
Designs can be made of Wood, Stone, Metal, Glass, ceramic or a combination of materials and should be able to be produced in batches of 20 at an average cost of no more $400.00 per award.
BUDGET:
Top 4 artist portfolios will receive $250.00 each to develop a proposal.
Commissioned artist will be paid $5000.00 for the design and will be credited as the designer in perpetuity.
ELIGIBILITY:
Metro Atlanta based designers, artists, and art students are eligible to submit qualifications.
All eligible applicants, regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, origin or disability will be considered.
The Moving Atlanta Forward Bond 2.0 Business/Organization Roster is now live!
Applications are open from November 5th until 11:59 PM, November 29th, 2026
The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) has created the MAF Bond 2.0 Artist Roster to prequalify artists & businesses for all Moving Atlanta Forward Bond 2.0 Public Art Projects.
Applicants will be evaluated solely on their demonstrated ability to execute commissions based on previously completed artworks and projects. Applications will be evaluated based on ability not aesthetics, and categorized by medium and size.