Alameda County Artwork Purchase Program

The Alameda County Arts Commission is building a public collection of artwork created by Alameda County artists. Artwork purchased through this program will become part of the Alameda County Art Collection and placed within County buildings including the Clerk-Recorder's Building in Oakland, Human Resources Department in Oakland, Hayward Permit Center, and Community Development Agency in Hayward. Up to $75,000 is available to purchase artwork through this program, administered with "2% for Art" Public Art Program funds.

This program is open to practicing, professional artists who live and/or work in Alameda County, California. Artists must minimally live, own a business, or be employed on a continuous basis within Alameda County for the duration of the entire project. Alameda County employees are not eligible. Artists who have 3 or more wall-hanging, framed artworks in the County's Art Collection are not eligible. There is no fee to apply.

Artwork must be original, created using archival media, and created within the last five years. Two-dimensional artwork including drawings, paintings, textiles, quilts, photography, and mixed media will be considered. Low-relief three-dimensional artwork that does not protrude more than 3 inches from the wall will also be considered. Photographs and fine art prints must be signed, numbered, and in a limited edition of 250 or less. Artwork must have a minimum size of 11" H x 11" W and maximum size of 50" H x 50" W x 3" D with maximum weight of 25 pounds. All artwork will be displayed on walls. Selection panels will review applications in two phases, with Phase One reviewing images and Phase Two reviewing physical artworks delivered to the Arts Commission office. Artists must establish purchase prices commensurate with current/recent sales. Applications must be submitted online through CaFÉ with a minimum of three and maximum of ten images of artwork available for purchase.