request for proposals: southeast government center

The City of Orlando, through its Public Art Program, invites professional artists and artist teams to submit proposals for the creation of permanent public artworks at the new Southeast Government Center, located in the fast-growing Lake Nona/Southeast Orlando area. This project represents an exciting opportunity to help define the visual identity of a key civic facility that will serve as a hub for city services, community engagement, and neighborhood pride.

The City seeks artwork that reflects Orlando’s welcoming, innovative, and diverse character while enhancing the architecture and landscape of the new government center. The selected works should contribute to a sense of place—creating spaces that are both inspiring and accessible to the public. Artworks may explore themes of community, connection, growth, and environmental harmony, but artists are encouraged to interpret these ideas broadly and creatively.

The public art component will include both exterior and interior installations:

The outdoor sculpture and metal filigree wall panel will serve as focal points for the building’s entryway or public plaza, integrating art into the architectural and landscape design.

The three interior murals will animate the main corridors or public gathering areas, offering visual storytelling elements that invite reflection and discovery.

Artists are encouraged to consider the site’s function as a community hub and the diversity of residents who will use the facility. Proposed works should be durable, low-maintenance, and suitable for a permanent installation in a high-traffic public environment.