2026 Open Call for Art on the Parkway- Team Applicants

APPLICATION DEADLINE - Friday, March 6th at 11:59pm EDT.

Art on the Parkway is a juried open call organized by the Association for Public Art (aPA) in partnership with the Parkway Council and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR). It invites artists, designers, and other creatives to propose a temporary public art installation in Maja Park on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This year’s project will be commissioned in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and America’s Semiquincentennial celebrations that will take place in Philadelphia during the summer of 2026.

The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s grandest civic spaces with a rich array of art and architecture—including many sculptures acquired and maintained by the Association for Public Art. We invite proposals for America’s Semiquincentennial that consider and expand on the idea of Art as Catalyst. More specifically, we are looking for public artworks that contribute to a place for people with different backgrounds and perspectives to engage, encounter new ideas, and increase mutual understanding. Creative works that inspire, motivate, or energize are encouraged, as are artworks that embrace experimentation, challenge norms, or inspire action.

This commission will be a part of the Parkway Council’s Parkway to Park summer festivities on the Parkway, and must be durable and suitable for display in a public park open to the elements for the four-month exhibit period from late June-October 2026. Art on the Parkway is open to individuals or collaborative teams who live or work in the Greater Philadelphia area. Students are not eligible. More information on eligibility and durability standards can be found in the Art on the Parkway FAQs.

Please complete and submit the application below by the deadline. We encourage applicants to apply early. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility requirements will not be reviewed. You will receive a confirmation email (from Jotform) when your application has been submitted. For questions or problems with submissions, please email opencall@associationforpublicart.org.

Please note this application is intended for teams applying. If you are applying as an individual, please use this form: https://form.jotform.com/252935335015151.

Photo: 2025 Art on the Parkway Commission, Bar None by Nicolo Gentile. Photo by Constance Mensh.

Please provide the name of the LEAD contact person for the team.*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Preferred Name*

Pronouns*

Team Name

Please provide the first and last names of ALL team members*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Additional Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Is every member of the team 21 years of age or older?*

YesNo

All members on the team must be 21 years of age or older to apply.

Is there at least one team member who works or resides in the Greater Philadelphia area?*

YesNo

One member of the team must currently live or work in the Greater Philadelphia area, including the Delaware Valley, in order to apply; however, preference is for the majority of team applicants to live or work in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The Delaware Valley area encompasses 11 counties across three states, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem in New Jersey; New Castle in Delaware; and Cecil in Maryland.

Are any of the applicants students?

YesNo

This opportunity is limited to artists who are not enrolled in a program of study during the time of the application. Therefore, students of any age who are enrolled in a degree program at a college or university and graduating after the submission deadline of March 6th would not be eligible to apply.

Is the team capable of successfully completing the proposed project by June 25, 2026?*

YesNo

The project must be completed on or before June 25, 2026.

Project Title*

Project Proposal*

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Project Budget*

	Amount	Comments
Artist or Professional Fees
Travel
Materials and Supplies
Fabrication
Delivery Fees
Installation
Deinstallation
Other (please specify)

Total Project Budget*

Please ensure this amount does not exceed $20,000. We understand there may not be expenses in all categories.

Three (3) Conceptual Proposal Sketches or Renderings*

Please upload a single PDF with three (3) sketches or renderings, The file format should follow Lastname_Sketches. Each digital image should be 1200 px on the longest side at 72 dpi resolution and then combined as a single PDF document not to exceed 10 mb. The design sketches should also include descriptive text for each image in the PDF document: artist name, project title, date, dimensions, and proposed medium.

Submit Up to Six (6) Digital Images of Recent Work*

Please upload a single PDF document with up to six (6) digital images of recent work. The file format should follow Lastname_RecentWork. Each digital image should be 1200 px on the longest side at 72 dpi resolution and then combined into a single PDF document not to exceed 10 mb. Please include descriptive text for each image in the PDF document: artist name, artwork title, date, dimensions, medium, location and a photo credit.

Résumé/CV for each Team Member*

Please upload a single PDF document not to exceed 3 mb for all Team Members. The file format should follow Lastname_Resume. Include information about education, professional experience, exhibition history, honors and awards, etc. Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to realize their project proposal based on prior experience.

2026 Open Call for Art on the Parkway (Team Applicants)

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