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11/13/26

Call for Artists: PDX Permanent Native Art Installation

This project seeks to honor Indigenous visibility, placekeeping, and cultural storytelling through bold, engaging, and values-driven design. Artists are invited to engage with themes of land acknowledgment, first foods, historical continuity, and regional Tribal representation, using materials and methods that reflect Indigenous artistic practices and sovereignty.

The completed installation will include multiple artists, diverse media, and layered design elements.

View the full application and submit your qualifications

Budget:

The project includes two tiers of opportunity:

Tier A: Proposals up to $125,000.

Great for emerging artists, individuals or small teams proposing work for a single site.

Tier B: Proposals up to $250,000.

Great for teams/collaboratives, large scale works, and immersive designs that activate two of the three sites within the space

two passengers move around the outside of the large rotunda escalators with hanging gardens above

Application and Selection Process

The application process will take place in two stages:

Stage 1 – Artist Qualifications (Deadline: December 13, 2026): Artists are invited to share their portfolio, artistic background, and how their work connects to the themes and vision of the installation. A full project proposal is not required at this stage.

Stage 2 – Full Proposals (Early 2027): Shortlisted artists will be invited to develop and submit detailed proposals for the installation. Selected individuals or teams will receive a total proposal development stipend of $500 for Tier A or $1,000 for Tier B.

Applications for Stage 1 – Artist Qualifications will be accepted through Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST. You can register to attend here: Register for Zoom Webinar

View the full application and submit your qualifications here: Apply Now

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