SALISBURY, Md. — The city of Salisbury has announced, they are now accepting applications for the 2026 Salisbury Prize public art competition. Submissions are due by 11:59 PM EST on January 30, 2026. The contest awards $10,000 to the winning artist, with up to $5,000 available to cover materials. The winning piece will be installed at the kiosk area in front of the Salisbury-Wicomico Government Office Building at 125 North Division Street, a high-traffic location used for civic and community events. Artists are asked to consider Salisbury’s history and cultural identity in their designs.
The competition is open to Maryland-based artists, architects, engineers, organizations, and creative teams who are at least 18 years old. Salisbury-based artists are especially encouraged to apply.
Submissions will be reviewed in two rounds. Round 1 will evaluate all applications and select three finalists, each receiving $500 to prepare an extended proposal. Round 2 will have finalists present their concepts in person to the City’s Public Art Committee, with community feedback factored into the final decision. The winning design will become city property, and an unveiling event will follow installation. Applications and full competition details are available at https://salisbury.md/?p=67727.
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