The Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) department has launched open calls for two major public art initiatives: the 2026–28 People’s Gallery at Austin City Hall and the 2026 Changing Exhibits Program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Local artists and organizations from the Austin area are invited to submit 2-D and 3-D works for the City Hall exhibition, while the airport program seeks multi-disciplinary proposals under the theme "Vestiges of the Future." Applications are open until May 31, 2026, with no submission fees required.
These programs represent a significant opportunity for regional artists to gain high-volume visibility, with City Hall and the airport attracting hundreds of thousands of annual visitors combined. By facilitating direct sales without taking a commission, the City of Austin is actively leveraging its public infrastructure to support the local creative economy. The initiative underscores ACME’s mission to integrate art into the daily lives of residents and travelers while reinforcing Austin's identity as a global cultural destination.