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title: Request for Temporary Light-Based Public Art Proposals for Canal Convergence 2026
description: Call for outdoor light-based public art installations at Scottsdale Waterfront, AZ. Budgets $5K–$35K. Open to international artists.
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createdAt: "2026-03-30"
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programType: Public art
organization: Scottsdale Arts
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deadline: "2026-04-09"
location: Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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compensationRange: Project budgets between $5,000 and $35,000 USD
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# Request for Temporary Light-Based Public Art Proposals for Canal Convergence 2026

**Hosted by:** Scottsdale Arts

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ, United States | **Deadline:** April 9, 2026

## About This Program

> "Temporary outdoor light-based public art"

Canal Convergence seeks proposals for outdoor, temporary light-based public artwork to be featured in, around, and suspended above the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront in Scottsdale, Arizona. Canal Convergence will be on view for 10 days, from Nov. 6–15, 2026. Of the final selected artworks (typically between 8 and 15 artworks), one project may be selected to remain installed at the Scottsdale Waterfront for an additional month after the Canal Convergence event dates. This call specifically targets outdoor, light-based installations. Nighttime presence/activation is required; daytime presence/activation is encouraged.

Budget: We will accept budgets between $5,000 and $35,000 (USD).

Eligibility: All local, regional, and international artists, artist teams, architects, designers, and multimedia specialists are invited to submit proposals. International artists who apply must include remote installation as an option in their proposals.

All proposals must be submitted through the Submittable.com platform. It is highly recommended that you review both the RFP Info Packet and Site Map Information before submitting your proposal via Submittable.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** digital art, installation, multimedia
- **Note:** All local, regional, and international artists, artist teams, architects, designers, and multimedia specialists are invited to submit proposals. International artists who apply must include remote installation as an option in their proposals.

## Compensation & Benefits

Project budgets between $5,000 and $35,000 USD

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** April 9, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 6, 2026
- **Program End:** November 15, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Jennifer Gill

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://scottsdalearts.submittable.com/submit