Commission · Port St. Lucie, FL
Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Temporary Sculpture RFP
Designing Local (public art calls)
You should apply if you're a Florida-based artist with existing nature-themed outdoor sculpture.
About
The Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens are seeking two existing sculptures for 24-month temporary installation, one at the garden entrance and one in the rose garden, with installation by January 15, 2027. Work must be garden or nature-themed, no taller than 8 feet or wider than 4 feet, and sturdy enough for an unsupervised outdoor site with intense sun and hurricane-force winds. Each lease pays $10,000, inclusive of all costs. Applicants send one PDF by email with a cover letter, CV, three references and up to ten proposed works with images, dimensions, materials, weight and price.
Eligibility
Visual, craft or design artists or teams working in any media, aged 18+, based in Florida and legal US residents; city staff and committee members are not eligible.
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