The Art in Public Places Program of New Mexico Arts invites artists working in, and galleries located in, the Southwest (AZ, UT, CO, OK, TX, and NM) to submit artwork available for purchase.

Artwork will be purchased for publicly accessible buildings throughout the State of New Mexico. The facilities encompass a broad range of use including, but not limited to: amphitheaters, animal shelters, community centers, courthouses, educational institutions, fire stations, healthcare facilities, recreation complexes, rest areas, senior centers, etc. Participating sites will have a total budget equal to 1% of recent capital outlay for new construction or major renovation projects.

Artworks must be submitted with an “all-inclusive” price (artwork, identification plaque, delivery, and secure/permanent installation on site, including any concrete pad required). Purchase contracts will be a $50,000 minimum for each artwork, inclusive of all associated costs.

The deadline for artists to apply is Friday, September 29, 2023 at 4pm (MT).

To learn more and to apply, click here.