City of Orlando Southeast Government Center - Call to Artists

The City of Orlando, through its Public Art Program, invites professional artists and artist teams to submit proposals for the creation of permanent public artworks at the new Southeast Government Center, located in the fast-growing Lake Nona/Southeast Orlando area. This project represents an exciting opportunity to help define the visual identity of a key civic facility that will serve as a hub for city services, community engagement, and neighborhood pride.

The public art component includes both exterior and interior installations with a total budget of $117,000. The outdoor sculpture and metal filigree wall panel (5'2" x 7'6" vertical) has a budget of $77,000 and will serve as focal points for the building's entryway or public plaza. Three interior murals with a budget of $40,000 will animate the main corridors or public gathering areas, offering visual storytelling elements that invite reflection and discovery.

The City seeks artwork that reflects Orlando's welcoming, innovative, and diverse character while enhancing the architecture and landscape of the new government center. Artists may explore themes of community, connection, growth, and environmental harmony, but are encouraged to interpret these ideas broadly and creatively. This opportunity is open to local and national professional artists with a documented history of completing large-scale public art projects on budget and on schedule. Artwork must be appropriate for the broader Orlando community, made of durable materials suitable for Orlando's subtropical climate, meet all applicable building codes, and be safe for public interaction.