Denton Ionwave #9083

City of Denton Solicits Artists for Halloween Festival Art Installations and Performances

The City of Denton, Texas, is seeking proposals from individual artists and creative businesses for public art installations and Halloween-themed performances as part of the 2026 '31 Days of Denton Halloween' festival. - Government Buyer: - City of Denton, Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Placemaking art installations: iconic sculptures, themed installations, interactive street furniture, immersive light and sound displays - Halloween events and performances: roaming costumed actors, musical or dramatic acts, balloon art, live painting, pumpkin carving, storytelling, and other creative entertainment - Project Scale and Budget: - Small-, medium-, and large-scale projects accepted - Budgets range from $500 to over $7,000 per project - Submission Requirements: - Portfolio with preliminary sketch, artist statement, biography, budget, timeline, design concepts, resume/CV, and references - Proposals using AI-generated content will be rejected - Insurance required for installations on City property - Notable Requirements: - Installations must be weather-resistant and suitable for 31 consecutive days outdoors - Emphasis on family-friendly, whimsical, and visually impactful art; some mature content allowed for adult-targeted performances - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a call for original creative services and artistic works

Description

The City of Denton is seeking qualifications from artists for public art placemaking attractions and Halloween-related events and performances as part of the 2026 31 Days of Denton Halloween. The City requests proposals for iconic, visually impactful, and thematically appropriate attractions that are family-friendly and whimsical rather than gory. Proposals may include placemaking art installations, events, performances, or other artistic interventions of varying scales and costs. The City is interested in small-, medium-, and large-scale projects with budgets ranging from $500 to over $7,000.

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