Opportunities for Artists
The City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture administers competitions to select artists to create artwork for selected capital improvement projects. When available, notices about these competitions will be posted to this web page and advertised in the media. Additionally, Commission staff keeps a database of artists' email addresses and occasionally sends out news of opportunities for artists via email. If you would like to receive news of opportunities for artists via email, please submit your contact information to Dana Springs at dsprings@sandiego.gov.
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New to public art or want to learn more about making art for public places? Lynn Basa, a practicing public artist, has written a book all about it: The Artist's Guide to Public Art: How to Find and Win Commissions. It's a great resource!

