2025/2026 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Call for Entries

  • Commissioning Entity

    City of Palm Desert

  • Application Open Date

    10/12/2023

  • Application Deadline Date

    02/12/2024

  • Minimum Budget

    $5000

  • Maximum Budget

    $

  • Location of Commission

    Palm Desert, California, United States

  • Commission Portal

    View Link

  • Geographic Eligibilty

    All

  • Contact Name

    Erica Powell

  • Contact Email

    [email protected]

  • Contact Phone

    (760) 776-6346

  • Commission Document

    View Link Document

  • Brief Description

    ABOUT THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION:
    El Paseo is the premier shopping district in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley, located in southern California. The exhibition space consists of eighteen lighted concrete pads located in the median of a prime retail corridor. The artwork will remain on exhibition for approximately two (2) years, with installation tentatively planned for October - November 2024 and de-installation planned for October 2026.
    HONORARIUM:
    A $5,000 honorarium will be provided for each selected artwork. Participant is responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork per scheduled date. Payment schedule is as follows: $4,000 on delivery and $1,000 at pick-up.
    ELIGIBILITY:
    All artists, galleries, museums/non-profit arts organizations, and private collectors are encouraged to apply. Limited to USA, Canada and Mexico.