The City of Grand Junction and the Commission on Arts and Culture are seeking an artist to create original artwork for a greenhouse next to the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. The call for artists includes concepts for the greenhouse in the site details. The proposal deadline is Sunday, October 18, 2026, with installation anticipated in December 2026. Information about submission requirements is available on the Call for Artists webpage.
The selected artwork will contribute to the identity and experience of the greenhouse while creating a memorable point of interest for residents and visitors. Artists are encouraged to consider the greenhouse setting and its relationship to plants, nature, growth, community, and the surrounding environment when developing their concepts.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of artistic media, forms, and approaches. Proposals may include sculpture, installation, suspended artwork, wall-based work, functional artwork, mixed media, or other site-responsive concepts. Works incorporating a combination of media and forms will also be considered.
Artists will have approximately one month to prepare and submit proposals for the project. Interested artists should submit a resume, references, examples of similar previous work, a budget, proposal description, and a comprehensive color sketch of the proposed design. The selection panel will consist of representatives from the City of Grand Junction and the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture.
Funding for the project comes from the City’s 1% for the Arts Program. The program expands opportunities for residents and visitors to experience high-quality art by facilitating the acquisition and display of art in public places. The program dedicates 1% of funding from certain City capital improvement projects to public art.
The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture is dedicated to helping create and nurture an environment in Grand Junction where arts and culture can thrive and grow. For more information about serving as a volunteer on the Commission on Arts and Culture or other City boards and commissions, visit the City's Boards and Commissions webpage.