ArtScape 10

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is seeking temporary and/or permanent works for its annual public art installation, ArtScape. This year’s milestone exhibition marks ten years of ArtScape, and ArtScape 10 is celebrating a decade of public art in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The Arts Council welcomes submissions of 3-D outdoor works, and we particularly encourage submissions from North Carolina artists. Artists are encouraged to explore themes of celebration, joy, and excitement through bright color, engaging form, or interactive play. Selected works will remain on display for approximately 15 months. This extended exhibition period ensures that the artworks become a meaningful part of the community's shared experience while reaching a broad and diverse audience.

ArtScape 10 is celebrating a decade of public art in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The Arts Council welcomes submissions of 3-D outdoor works, and we particularly encourage submissions from North Carolina artists. Artists are encouraged to explore themes of celebration, joy, and excitement through bright color, engaging form, or interactive play. Selected works will remain on display for approximately 15 months. This extended exhibition period ensures that the artworks become a meaningful part of the community's shared experience while reaching a broad and diverse audience.

Evaluation
ArtScape 10 submissions are evaluated by a panel composed of Arts Council Board of Trustees members, staff, and additional community members who represent Cumberland County and who have professional experience in arts, culture, marketing/cultural tourism, and public art. Panelists will evaluate submissions based on artistic excellence, safety and durability, and compatibility with available sites.
All panel members’ scores are averaged to produce an aggregate score with the top twenty-five (25) submissions recommended to the City’s Public Art Commission. Recommendations from the Public Art Commission will be provided to the City Manager for final approval. 

Selected Artworks
To celebrate a decade of ArtScape, ten pieces will be selected for installation. Selected artists will be paid a one-year lease of up to $3,000. Each selected artist will be allotted a travel stipend of up to $500 total to cover both installation and deinstallation per sponsored artwork. Artists are responsible for installation and de-installation of their work(s)..
Artists will provide the purchase price with submission. The lease fee will be applied towards the purchase. Artists will receive a payment of 70% on any individual sale. All works sold must remain on display for the duration of the lease period. The Arts Council carries liability and damage insurance for the course of the exhibition. 
The Arts Council will publicize ArtScape 10 through its website, brochures, social media, and print advertising. Artists retain all copyright of the artwork, and The Arts Council will credit the Artist whenever possible. There will be on-site recognition of the artist. 

Timeline
• Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
• Artist Notification Acceptance: August 10, 2026
• Installation Dates: October 19-30, 2026
• Removal Period: February 21-25, 2028

Each application request must include the artist’s contact information, artist biography and 3 high quality images showing various angles of one existing piece, a short statement regarding the work and a description of its installation/removal requirements and provisions for stability to include size of concrete pad/hard surface, if required for safe installation as well as a lease price of the exhibition period and sales price.  If an artist would like to submit more than one artwork they must submit an additional application for each artwork, up to a maximum of 3.

Questions should be addressed to Sarah Busman at SarahB@theartscouncil.com.

Selection criteria shall include, but not limited to: Artistic excellence, safety, suitability for public display, compatibility with site(s) available, durability and maintenance. The selection committee will make recommendations to the City’s Public Art Commission who will forward all final recommendations to the City Manager for final decisions.