The City of Apache Junction is now accepting qualifications for its Pre-Qualified Artist Roster. This three-year roster will guide the selection of artists for public art projects citywide. Arizona artists who are 18 or older may apply through January 15, 2026.
Public Art Opportunities Available
Selected artists may receive contracts for various projects. These include permanent artworks, temporary installations, and murals. Additionally, opportunities may involve functional design elements and community engagement projects. Budgets will vary by project, and the city will issue individual contracts as opportunities arise.
Apache Junction’s Growing Public Art Program
The city has actively expanded its public art initiatives in recent months. Recently, Apache Junction High School 11th-grader Sheyla Sebastian Marcos won a Traffic Cabinet Public Art Contest. The vibrant design now appears on a traffic cabinet at the northeast corner of Ironwood Drive and Southern Avenue.
That contest was organized by the Apache Junction Public Arts Commission in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council and Apache Junction High School. The new Pre-Qualified Artist Roster will further expand these opportunities for professional Arizona artists.
How to Apply for the Apache Junction Public Art Call
Artists must submit their qualifications through CaFE (Call for Entry). The online portal requires several materials. Applicants must provide a statement of interest and a resume (individual or team). They must also submit six to ten JPEG images of their work, along with a description for each sample. Three references are also required.
The entry deadline is January 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Only Arizona residents who are 18 years or older are eligible for this public art opportunity.
Contact Information
For questions about the Apache Junction artist roster, contact the city directly. Email [email protected] or call 480-474-5491. Additional details and relevant links can be found on the city’s Current Solicitations page.
Artists interested in this Arizona public art opportunity should gather their materials and apply before the mid-January deadline.
