Calls for Artists & Submissions
2027 Public Art & Exhibition Opportunities
The Red Brick Center for the Arts and Aspen Public Art invite artists, designers, architects, builders, and creative teams to explore 2027 opportunities for exhibition and public art. Together, we are committed to supporting and elevating contemporary creative practice by creating meaningful opportunities for artistic exchange, collaboration, discovery, and community engagement.
Perch: Design/Build Contest for a Human Birdhouse
Aspen Public Art, in partnership with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), invites professional creative teams, including artists, architects, designers, and builders, to propose a human-scale birdhouse to engage the community, inspired by the cultural vibrancy, natural history and avian community of Aspen.
The selected project will be installed near the ACES Hallam Lake property as a temporary public art and educational experience, creating a welcoming space for visitors to gather, listen, learn, and connect with the natural environment.
Three finalist teams will be selected to develop conceptual proposals for exhibition at the Red Brick Center for the Arts in December 2026. During the exhibition, community voting will determine the winning proposal, which will be constructed in May 2027 and installed through October 2027.
There is no fee to apply.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Finalists Notified: October 16, 2026
Community Voting on Finalist Proposals: November 30 – December 4, 2026
Eligibility & Guidelines
Open to creative teams consisting of artists, architects, designers, builders, or other related disciplines.
All team members must be at least 18 years old.
Lead applicant must reside within the Roaring Fork Valley (Aspen to Glenwood).
Three finalist teams will each receive a $1,000 stipend to develop a conceptual proposal.
The selected team will receive a project budget of $50,000 for design, fabrication, and installation.
The structure will be up to 120 square feet and located outside the Hallam Lake entry gates.
Selected artists must agree to the terms outlined in the RFQ.
Submission Requirements
Letter of Interest/Project Narrative
5” x 5” Quick Conceptual Napkin Sketch
Professional Resume or CV
5–10 images of related and completed public artworks or builds
Image Inventory Sheet with descriptions and budgets
2027 Exhibition Opportunities at the Red Brick
The Red Brick Center for the Arts invites artists living and working in Colorado to apply for exhibition opportunities during the 2027 season.
As Aspen's creative home, the Red Brick is committed to supporting and elevating contemporary artists from across the state. The Gallery Committee seeks innovative, compelling work that reflects a diversity of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. Artists selected through this call will be considered for exhibitions opening in February, June, August, and December 2027.
There is no fee to apply.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Artists Notified: November 6, 2026
Dates are subject to change, see website for updates.Exhibition Season: February–December 2027
Eligibility & Guidelines
Open to artists residing in Colorado.
Artists working in all mediums (3D & 2D) are encouraged to apply.
Proposed works must not have been previously exhibited at the Red Brick.
Applications may be considered for either the Main Gallery or West Gallery.
Selected artists must agree to the terms outlined in the Exhibition Agreement.
Submission Requirements
Artist statement and/or artist biography
8-12 images of artwork labeled title, dimensions, medium
Submitted work should represent the artwork proposed for exhibition, or closely reflect the style, subject matter, and medium of the proposed exhibition.For new work a brief proposal (250-500 words) of proposed show and work.