Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places program is commissioning an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install tile‑based artwork on the entrance/ticketing building of the newly renovated Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex in Delray Beach, FL. The project has a maximum budget of $348,000 and requires the selected artist to handle design, permitting, fabrication, and installation of durable, low‑maintenance tile murals covering approximately 1,080 sq ft across five façade panels. The scope includes compliance with the Florida Building Code and Tile Council of North America standards, as well as submission of concept art, narrative, schedule, and detailed budget. The process involves a shortlist (deadline Oct 19 2026), a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal meeting (Dec 6 2026), finalist presentations (Jan 11 2027), and final contract award (May 2027).
• Location: Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex, 2503 Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444
• Budget: Up to $348,000 (fixed‑fee)
• Timeline: Announcement July 30 2026 → Final installation April 10 2028
• Deliverables: Tile mural design, engineering, permits, fabrication, installation, and project management
• Eligibility: Professional visual artists with proven experience in large‑scale, tile‑based public art
• Mandatory virtual meeting for shortlisted artists on Dec 6 2026
• Award process includes shortlist, finalist selection, and contract negotiation