The Palm Beach County Art in Public Places program seeks a professional tile artist (or team) to design, fabricate, and install a large‑scale, durable tile mural on the entrance/ticketing building of the newly renovated Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex in Delray Beach, FL. The artwork must reflect aquatic recreation, be weather‑resistant, and integrate seamlessly with the building’s architecture. The project budget is $348,000 (fixed fee) and the artist will receive a $1,000 honorarium for submitting a shortlist application. The selection process includes a shortlist, a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal meeting, and a finalist presentation, with award expected in May 2027 and full installation completed by April 2028.
• Location: Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex, 2503 Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444
• Scope: Design, permitting, fabrication, and installation of tile art covering ~1,080 sq ft across five façade panels
• Materials: Ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, stone, or glass tiles; must meet Florida Building Code and TCNA standards
• Budget: Up to $348,000 inclusive of all costs; $1,000 honorarium for shortlist applicants
• Timeline: Announcement 7/30/26 → Shortlist deadline 10/19/26 → Finalist selection 1/11/27 → Installation complete 4/10/28
• Eligibility: Professional artists with proven large‑scale public‑art experience; business must be registered in Florida
• Mandatory virtual pre‑proposal meeting: 12/6/26 (non‑attendance = disqualification)
• Submission platform: CODAworx (online)