RFP/Q's Glendale Public Art RFQ
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: January 30, 2026 – The City of Glendale is on the path to become an arts and culture destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan region. Reflecting on its diverse population, history and innovation in public spaces, the City seeks to further enrich the day-to-day experiences of the community with its emphasis on the importance of arts and culture.
As part of the City of Glendale’s initiative to become a prime arts and culture destination, up to ten long-term to permanent artwork installations will be commissioned, developed and established over the course of the next few years. These landmark installations will be strategically placed throughout the City in locations that focus on public accessibility and encourage public engagement and interactivity.
This call for artists will reach out for three different project opportunities in the City of Glendale. The aim for all three artwork opportunities is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums that are designed to engage the community, and showcase the cultural diversity of the City and enhance the various civic and public spaces.
Each location is different and asks for its own unique mediums utilizing highly imaginative and forward-thinking approaches. Selected Artists and Artist Teams will be asked to demonstrate creative applications to support the building and activation of a community interconnected by its public art.
We encourage Artists and Artist Teams to review the opportunities and consider how their own practice relates to the conceptual and visual demands and how their art practice might address the stated project goals. When applying to the RFQ, Artists and Artist Teams may apply for one or multiple opportunities that they feel they can develop strong concepts and visions for.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists age 18 or older may apply as an individual or as a team. The RFQ is open to all and not restricted to any geographic location but the following considerations will be strongly considered:
- Artists who can demonstrate the ability to oversee the design, fabrication and installation of public works – or who have a history of working with design/build/engineering/fabrication teams to accomplish these needs.
- Artists in traditionally and historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
BUDGET
The City of Glendale is offering three unique opportunities at Pacific Park, located just outside the neighborhood library.
- Budget $75,000
- Budget $50,000
- Budget $150,000 – $200,000
DATES
The following schedule may be updated by the City at any point, but the below is the intended RFQ timeline:
- Deadline to apply: January 30, 2026 (5pm PST)
- Shortlist Selected: February 27, 2026
- Shortlisted Artists start on conceptual designs: March 2026.
- Shortlisted Artists present concepts at Arts and Culture Commission Meeting: May 21, 2026
- Finalists’ concepts presented at Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting (for Pacific Park opportunities only): June/July 2026
- Finalists’ concepts presented at City Council Meeting (for all opportunities) for final approval: July/August 2026
- Installation deliveries estimated from Fall 2026 onward.
About:
LeBasse Projects is an international art and culture consulting firm, partnering with artists and clients to develop and execute engaging public art, cultural programming, and experiential installations.
