Calling all artists! Orange County seeks public art for Barber Park Recreation Center

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Looking to showcase your art in Central Florida? A brand-new community space is being built in Orange County, and officials are offering a $29,100 budget to local creators who can help bring it to life.

Applications are open as the Orange County Public Art Review Board is on the hunt for artists – individual or teams – ready to create a vibrant, playful, and engaging environment for the Orlando community. 

Here is what organizers are looking for:

• Freestanding Sculptures (3D): Creative designs, shaded seating structures, kinetic elements, and rich textures. (Note: Must be freestanding and non-climbable!)
• Vibrant Murals & Graphics (2D): High-energy, colorful artwork that reflects The City of Orlando. Artists also have the option to include different textures for sensory engagement or kinetic components.

Art at Barber Park

Barber Park – located at 3701 Gatlin Avenue in Orlando – offers several community engagement spaces, such as a skate rink, dog park, pavilions, playground and an outdoor open-air hockey rinks.

The Barber Park Recreation Center has a large gymnasium, fitness center and multipurpose activity rooms. 

The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

How to submit

• Interested artists can click here to submit their applications.
• The deadline to apply is set for Friday, July 24 at 11:59 p.m.