RFP & Public Art
Request for Temporary Light-Based Public Art Proposals for Canal Convergence 2026
| Entry Dates | 4/9/26, 11:59 PM - 2/19/26, 1:00 AM 39 Days Left |
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| Entry Fee? | No |
| Contact Information
Jennifer Gill
Scottsdale Arizona 85251 United States |
Description
Canal Convergence 2026: Request for Temporary Public Art Proposals: Phase I
Summary: Scottsdale Arts seeks proposals for large-scale temporary light-based public artworks for Canal Convergence, a free public art event featuring 10 nights of interactive art, live music, workshops, and more on Nov. 6-15 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Visit https://scottsdalearts.org/explore-scottsdale-arts/canal-convergence/call-for-art-2026/ for more information and to download the RFP information documents.
Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Arizona time (year-round daylight standard time).
Request for Temporary Light-Based Public Art Proposals for Canal Convergence 2026
Budget: We will accept budgets between $5,000 and $35,000 (USD).
Eligibility: All local, regional, and international artists, artist teams, architects, designers, and multimedia specialists are invited to submit proposals. International artists who apply must include remote installation as an option in their proposals.
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
Description: Canal Convergence seeks proposals for outdoor, temporary light-based public artwork to be featured in, around, and suspended above the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront in Scottsdale, Arizona. Canal Convergence will be on view for 10 days, from Nov. 6–15, 2026. Of the final selected artworks (typically between 8 and 15 artworks), one project may be selected to remain installed at the Scottsdale Waterfront for an additional month after the Canal Convergence event dates. This call specifically targets outdoor, light-based installations. Nighttime presence/activation is required; daytime presence/activation is encouraged.
All proposals must be submitted through the Submittable.com platform: https://scottsdalearts.submittable.com/submit
It is highly recommended that you review both documents before you submit your proposal via Submittable. Download the RFP Info Packet and Site Map Information here: https://scottsdalearts.org/explore-scottsdale-arts/canal-convergence/call-for-art-2026/