Call to Artists: University of Florida Art in State Buildings UF-318 Dental Sciences Building
Call to Artists
Details
| Deadline | January 30, 2026 |
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| Sponsor | University of Florida |
| Location | Gainesville , FL |
Description
The Art in State Buildings Program at the University of Florida is commissioning an artist or artist team to create a site-specific work of art for the new UF Dental Sciences Building Addition. This Addition creates a welcoming visitor experience through modern design and a focus on natural light. The selection committee is particularly interested in art for the Main Entry/Atrium. Suspended works or building integrations are desired. Art should have a focus on visitor engagement, enhancing the patient experience by being welcoming and stress reducing. There is opportunity for exterior works of art along the west drop off loop, an active pedestrian pathway, although this site is secondary to the Atrium.
Location: Gainesville, FL
Art Budget: $98,000 - $95,000 for site-specific art
Honoraria: Finalists will receive an honorarium to create and virtually present a site-specific proposal. The amount of each honorarium will be determined by the number of finalists, not to exceed 4 artists/artist teams. The total amount available for all honoraria payments is expected to be between $2,000 - $5,000 and is separate from the art budget listed above.
Travel: There is a separate travel stipend to offset the cost of finalists visiting Gainesville, FL for an in-person site visit.
Project Timeline: Construction August 2026-August 2028
How to Participate
Application Review and Finalists Notification Spring 2026; Finalist Site Visit October 2026; Proposal Presentation and Selection December 2026; Installation ~December 2027.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15727
Criteria to Apply: Artist has met at least two (2) of the following:
• The artist’s works are included in private, public, corporate or museum, collections;
• The artist has received awards, grants or fellowships;
• The artist has completed other public commissions on a similar scale;
• The artist has participated in exhibitions at major museums or galleries.
For consideration, your submitted resumé MUST demonstrate that you meet at least 2 of the listed criteria.
Questions? Contact: Oaklianna Caraballo (352) 240-4080 or [email protected]
This opportunity has been submitted by Oaklianna Caraballo. The listing of the opportunity does not imply endorsement by the Division of Arts and Culture or the Department of State. Contact University of Florida with questions or for more information.
