Call for Artists: Sims Bayou Trailheads Public Art Commission, Houston ($14,000)
UP Art Studio and the South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 9) invite artists to a paid Open Call to transform four concrete trailhead structures at Buffalo Speedway and Sims Bayou into a welcoming gateway to the regional trail network in southwest Houston.

Commission: The selected artist or team receives a $14,000 all-inclusive fee. Materials, surface preparation, lift and equipment, traffic control, public safety, and a protective clear coat are covered separately by the project. Three shortlisted artists each receive a $500 stipend for concept development.

Who should apply: Houston-area and regional artists are especially encouraged. Brush experience is preferred; prior experience with mineral paint is not required, and technical guidance is provided. Artists with ties to the Five Corners, Hiram Clarke, and South Houston communities will receive special consideration.

How to apply: Submit through the application portal at https://form.jotform.com/261377886267171 by 11:59 PM CST on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Info sessions (virtual): Monday, June 15, 2026, 12 to 1 PM and 6 to 7 PM CST. Register at https://form.jotform.com/261527874415160.

Questions: info@upartstudio.org

Deadline: 07/01/26
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://form.jotform.com/261377886267171

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Program sponsors an annually rotating Sculpture Tour in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District and surrounding areas of the Georgetown community.

Application Deadline: August 1st, 2026

Project Description:
Beginning June 1st, 2026, The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite artist entries for the 2026-2027 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour – a juried, year-long outdoor exhibition in Georgetown’s historic Cultural District and surrounding areas of the Georgetown community. Each artist may submit up to (3) sculptures for consideration.

Eligibility:
This opportunity is open to all professional artists over the age of 18.

Stipends:
All sculptures selected for the 2026-2027 Sculpture Tour will receive a cash prize awarded by the City of Georgetown Arts & Culture Board, which includes (1) $2,500 First Prize, (1) $2,000 Second Prize, (1) $1,500 Third Prize, and up to (12) $1,000 Honorable Mention awards. Judging will occur in October 2026, and checks will be mailed in November 2026. Prizes will be announced in October at the Autumn Art Stroll Sculpture Tour Awards + Concert on October 16, 2026! The Arts and Culture Program will receive a 25% commission on any sculpture sold during the exhibit period.

Installation date:
Installations will take place the first week of October 2026 by appointment. Delivery and pickup are the artist’s responsibility; sculptures will be installed by City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation staff working with the artist. Sculptures will be removed in October 2027 by appointment.

Apply:
Submit your application through Submittable.com between June 1st and August 1st, 2026.

Deadline: 08/01/26
Location: Georgetown, TX
Website: https://visit.georgetown.org/georgetown_art_center/for_artists/sculpture_tour_call.php

The Sustainability Virtual Art Residency supports artists who imagine a more sustainable and equitable future. The program welcomes creators exploring the interconnected well-being of our lands, waters, oceans, and communities, along with the environmental, social, cultural, and economic systems that shape daily life.
8 weeks
2 invited speakers
Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition
Deadline: August 9th, 2026

Deadline: 08/10/26
Location: Online
Website: https://www.mokuartstudio.com/open-call-residency-programs-2026