CityCenterDC Launches National Contest for Public Art Installation Celebrating US 250th Anniversary
CityCenterDC has initiated a national competition for artists and designers to propose a temporary public art installation in Palmer Alley, Washington D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The selected work will be displayed for up to six months, with the winning artist or team receiving a $10,000 award and a budget of up to $100,000 for design, fabrication, and materials. The installation aims to explore contemporary American style through various mediums, with proposals due by April 15, 2026. The project seeks to engage creatives in reflecting on national visual expression and its evolution.
Key facts
- CityCenterDC is organizing a national contest for a temporary public art installation in Palmer Alley
- The installation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026
- Submissions are due by April 15, 2026, with the winner receiving a $10,000 award and up to $100,000 budget
- The selected work will be on view for up to six months in Washington D.C.
- The contest invites proposals exploring American style through various artistic mediums
Entities
Artists
- Halima Adetona
- Maggie O’Neill
- Phaan Howng
Institutions
- CityCenterDC
- The Floral Guru
- Design Foundry
- Swatchroom
Locations
- Palmer Alley
- Washington D.C.
- United States