The City of Ventura Parks & Recreation Department’s Arts & Culture Section is seeking proposals from professional artists or artist teams for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent tiled sculpture or sculptural installation as part of the Surfers Point Phase II Improvement Project. This Request for Proposals invites artists to submit a preliminary concept and budget for a free-standing tiled artwork to be installed alongside the new pedestrian walkway at Surfers Point.
The public artwork will serve as a highly visible and enduring expression of Ventura’s surf culture and marine ecosystem. The City is seeking creative, site-responsive proposals that are durable, low-maintenance, and visually integrated with the coastal environment. The total project budget is $165,000 and includes all costs associated with design, fabrication, and installation. Artists with experience in large-scale, outdoor, and coastal public art are strongly encouraged to apply. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2702/Surfers-Point-Project.
Important Dates:
- RFP Issued: Monday, February 2, 2026
- RFP Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026, by 12:00 p.m.
- Panel Review: Mid-to-late March
- Selected Artists for 2nd Round Notification: April 7, 2026
- Selected Artists Finalized Design Concept & Budget: April 27, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. NOON
- Arts & Culture Commission Meeting & Artist Selection: May 14, 2026
- Selected Artist(s) notified: May 15, 2026
- Artist Contract and Documentation Deadline: May 22, 2026
- Fabrication and Installation Deadline: Late June-Early August
- Final Inspection and Documentation: Mid-August
https://venturabreeze.com/help-shape-public-art-at-surfers-point/
