Fire Rescue–Themed Art Installation
Alachua County Arts Council seeks artists for permanent public art installation at Fire Rescue Headquarters. $75,000 budget available.
The Alachua County Arts Council has issued a call to artists for an outdoor, Fire Rescue–themed, public art installation at the new Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center located at 1125 NE 8th Ave., Gainesville. This is an opportunity to create a permanent installation that will reflect and honor Alachua County Fire Rescue's mission: "Public servants dedicated to enhancing and caring for the lives of those in our community through preparedness and an immediate response to any and all of life's emergencies."
Artists are encouraged to interpret this mission creatively while emphasizing themes of service, resilience, preparedness, and community care. The call is open to a variety of artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and other creative forms. More than one artist may be selected, subject to available funding.
The total budget allocated for this project is $75,000. This is a significant opportunity for artists to create meaningful work that will be permanently displayed in a prominent public location and serve as a tribute to emergency responders.
All proposals must be submitted through the official project portal. For complete details, submission instructions, and supporting documents, interested artists should visit the project portal link. Questions about the opportunity must be submitted by February 8, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Artists must submit their complete proposals by February 18, 2026, at 2 p.m.