Public Art Call for Submissions

sample of public art on wall

SUBMISSION FORM

Have you ever thought about ways to improve the outdoor areas of our department to be more visually engaging, collaborative, and/or functionally designed? We invite you to propose your ideas and plans to transform these spaces together!

This will be a collaborative initiative over two semesters, Fall 2026 & Spring 2027, to revamp unused or neglected spaces using your artistic vision and skills and incorporating sustainable design ideas and materials.

Info Sessions in AC 211

  • Tues. September 15 @ 11:30 am
  • Wed. September 23 @ 5:00 pm 

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: OCTOBER 18

  • Selection Determination: 3 - 5 proposals will be selected by the end of October 
  • Planning and Workshops: November - January
  • Production, Documentation, and Installation: January - April 
  • Exhibition: April - May

Once your idea has been chosen, you won’t be responsible for the whole project.  From the planning stage to the final exhibition, you’ll work with fellow artists and designers and faculty members from our department so that your idea will come to life in the best way possible.

Consider the following as you generate ideas:

  • How will your transformation make the space more communal/collaborative, inclusive, and accessible?
  • How will it improve the functionality of the space?
  • How will it contribute to creating more visually engaging/aesthetically pleasing space? 
  • How will you incorporate sustainable and/or environmentally friendly materials?

All media/materials/methods may be considered including sustainable/upcycled items, 2D, 3D, digital media (projections, lighting, video installations, motion or animated works), or other ideas you might envision to creatively transform our outdoor department spaces.

Create a one-page proposal for your plan using the information below as a checklist:

It must include:

  • your name(s)
    • at least 2 photos of the space selected in the CSUN Department of Art & Design (choose different angles/POVs) and a description of why you feel this space needs this transformation
    • a detailed description of the project you are proposing 
    • a visual rendering of the proposed idea 
    • a description of the materials, tools, and skills needed to bring the idea to life
    • an estimated budget for materials 
    • any other important information 

  1. Mindful design that considers
    1. Functionality and aesthetic quality
    2. Creative use of sustainable ideas/materials
    3. Feasibility of implementation (in terms of scale, materials, budget, time, etc.)
    4. Durability + Consideration for weather
      1. Temporary
      2. Semi-permanent
      3. Permanent
  2. Completeness of the proposal

  • An opportunity to make a contribution that will have an impact on everyone at Art & Design and the larger campus community 
  • An opportunity to lead workshops and work collaboratively with a team
  • Gain an exhibition record and build your resumé

SAMPLE PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

These past public art proposals are provided for reference only. They are intended to show a range of approaches and presentation formats, not to serve as models for what your proposal should look like. These examples should not be assumed to be winning or selected proposals.

We encourage students to develop original ideas and approaches that reflect their own creativity, perspective, and artistic voice.

Questions?
Email Professor Ryoo - anna.ryoo@csun.edu