---
title: Construction Fencing Art Banners
description: >-
  Public art commission in Santa Cruz: 5 bold banner designs for a construction
  site. $3,000 award for selected California-based artist or team.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/295c8849-d0e0-46c9-af5a-bb16686b935b'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-23'
programType: Public art
organization: City of Santa Cruz
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-santa-cruz-city-arts'
deadline: '2026-06-10'
location: 'Santa Cruz, CA, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: '$3,000 award for selected artist or artist team'
disciplines:
  - digital art
  - illustration
  - photography
  - painting
  - drawing
  - mixed media
---

# Construction Fencing Art Banners

**Hosted by:** City of Santa Cruz

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA, United States | **Deadline:** June 10, 2026

## About This Program

> "Stories Bring Belonging – A Weekend Day in the Life – From Nature to Downtown"

An artist or artist team is sought to create five bold, joyful, story-driven designs printed as 10' x 6' construction-fence banners for the future Downtown Library & Affordable Housing site in Santa Cruz. Theme: 'Stories Bring Belonging – A Weekend Day in the Life – From Nature to Downtown.' Artwork should celebrate Santa Cruz through daily life, nature, community rhythms, and belonging. Photography, digital illustration, or high-resolution scans of traditional media are all welcome. Final print-ready files are delivered to the City; printing and installation are handled by the City. Selected artist/team receives a $3,000 award. Banners will display for approximately 12 months at Cedar & Cathcart, including the alleyway between Cathcart and Lincoln.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** digital art, illustration, photography, painting, drawing, mixed media
- **Note:** Open to all California-based artists, with preference for Santa Cruz City residents. All experience levels welcome — this is a great opportunity for artists new to public art.

### Additional Requirements

Create a 3-page submission: Page 1 – About you as an artist/artist team, why you are interested, how you will complete the design by the deadline and in large print format, and your contact information. Page 2 – Your concept/idea (sketch, write-up, or draft mockup). Page 3 – Two samples of previous work, labeled and explained. Submit online through EntryThingy, email a PDF, or drop off at 337 Locust Street Santa Cruz CA 95060. Image uploads: 1–3 files (JPG or PNG), max 50MB per image. One entry per artist.

## Compensation & Benefits

$3,000 award for selected artist or artist team

**Includes:** Commission fee

Selected artist/team receives a $3,000 award. Printing and installation of banners handled by the City at no cost to the artist.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 10, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 3, 2026
- **Program End:** June 1, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** cityarts@cityofsantacruz.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/apply/14107/