Arizona America250 Public Art Commission
Statewide call for artists to create public art celebrating Arizona's Five C's and the 250th anniversary of America.
The Arizona America250 Commission, in collaboration with the Flinn Foundation and Art State Arizona, is launching a statewide call for artists to help shape a signature public art initiative celebrating Arizona's iconic Five C's—Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus, and Climate—as part of the state's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. This public art effort invites creatives from across Arizona, including professional artists, emerging talent, students, and community-based designers, to submit concepts for sculptures, installations, and mixed-media work inspired by the forces that built Arizona's economy, identity, and cultural heritage. The initiative is rooted in the Commission's mission to uplift diverse voices and tell Arizona's story through art that reflects the past, present, and future of our state. The final installations will reflect the spirit of the Five C's, the communities that built them, and future generations who will define Arizona for the next 250 years. Selected artists will be notified on January 12, with installations unveiled at an opening reception on February 3rd at Flinn Foundation and showcased throughout 2026 as part of Arizona's America250 programming, including the Traveling Museum Exhibition, Passport250, Operation Freedom March, and other statewide efforts that celebrate Arizona's unique contributions to America's 250-year story.