---
title: Monumental Public Art Sculpture
description: >-
  $130,000 commission for a permanent monumental outdoor sculpture in a new
  14.2-acre community park in Orlando's Lake Nona, Florida.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/69efc38e-4aa2-46e3-a502-8e18fbe43570'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-07'
programType: Public art
organization: City of Orlando
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-orlando'
deadline: '2026-10-18'
location: 'Community Park at Poitras East, Orlando, FL, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: '$130,000 artwork budget inclusive of all project costs'
disciplines:
  - sculpture
  - public art
---

# Monumental Public Art Sculpture

**Hosted by:** City of Orlando

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Community Park at Poitras East, Orlando, FL, United States | **Deadline:** October 18, 2026

## About This Program

> "A bold, modern, timeless sculptural landmark creating a distinctive identity for a new Lake Nona community park"

The City of Orlando invites professional artists and artist teams to submit preliminary conceptual proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent monumental sculpture for a new community park in the Lake Nona community, a 14.2-acre recreational destination located along Luminary Boulevard. The park is envisioned as a vibrant gathering place that promotes recreation, wellness, and community connection. Planned amenities include pickleball and basketball courts, a splash pad, playgrounds, outdoor fitness pods, meandering walking trails, shaded seating areas, picnic pavilions, and a performance pavilion designed to host community events.

The City of Orlando is seeking an original, large-scale, contemporary sculptural artwork that serves as a visual landmark for the park while complementing the modern architecture and landscape of the surrounding Lake Nona community. The artwork should be bold, modern, unique, and memorable creating a distinctive identity for the Park and an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Artists are encouraged to think boldly and propose innovative, contemporary sculptural works that establish a strong sense of place.

The City of Orlando welcomes designs that are timeless, visually compelling, and reflective of the forward-looking vision of the Lake Nona community. The selected artwork should become an iconic destination within the park while enhancing the visitor experience for generations to come. Artwork Type: Permanent monumental three-dimensional sculpture.

Pedestal: A custom concrete pedestal will be provided by the City of Orlando, with integrated uplighting. Installation will be coordinated with park construction and is anticipated for Summer/Fall 2027.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** sculpture, public art
- **Note:** Location Eligibility Type: National. Eligible Applicant Types: Artist. Open to professional artists and artist teams. Submission Limit: 1. The selected artist must be capable of completing fabrication and installation within approximately 6–8 months following contract execution. AI-generated artwork, renderings, or concept images will not be accepted.

### Additional Requirements

Applicants must submit: current résumé or CV; a one-paragraph professional biography; an artist statement describing the conceptual vision for the proposed artwork; a preliminary project budget; a proposed payment schedule; a proposed project timeline covering design, engineering, fabrication, transportation and installation (artwork completed within approximately 6–8 months); a minimum of three (3) images of previously completed outdoor public artworks (including title, location, dimensions, year completed, and budget where applicable); a minimum of three (3) professional references from previous clients, project partners, or organizations that commissioned or worked directly with the artist on large-scale public art projects (name, organization, email, phone, project title, and a brief description of the artist's role); a detailed description of the proposed artwork including materials, approximate dimensions, estimated weight, installation requirements, and estimated insured value; a required maintenance narrative outlining anticipated long-term care requirements; and conceptual rendering(s) of the proposed artwork, including at least one image superimposed onto the provided site plan to demonstrate scale and site integration.

Media upload: 1–5 images, up to 3 videos. AI-generated artwork, renderings, or concept images will not be accepted.

## Compensation & Benefits

$130,000 artwork budget inclusive of all project costs

**Includes:** Commission fee

The project budget is inclusive of all costs associated with the commission, including but not limited to: artist fees, design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, permits, travel and accommodations, equipment rentals, taxes, contingency, and any other project-related expenses. A custom concrete pedestal and integrated uplighting will be provided by the City of Orlando.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 18, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Flynn Dobbs

**Email:** flynn.dobbs@orlando.gov

**Phone:** 689-262-1712

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=18052