Los Alamos Issues Call for Artists: Public Art
Opportunity for Lion Sculpture
Los Alamos, New Mexico— The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is seeking
qualifications from artists for an exciting public art opportunity: a sculpture of an African male
lion to be installed at the center of a newly designed area surrounded by the relocated Police
Memorial Wall, just outside the main entrance of the Los Alamos Police Station. This sculpture
will serve as a bold visual enhancement to the memorial site but is not a memorial itself.
The project aims to complement the setting with a symbolically strong and durable artwork that
contributes to the visual identity of the space. The total budget for the commissioned project is
$45,000 to $55,000, covering all aspects including artist fees, design, fabrication, transportation,
and installation.
Project Details
Artists will be asked to create a sculpture that:

• Represents a male African lion in near life-size proportions
• Fits within a 9 ft x 9 ft footprint, and does not exceed 5 ft in height, 3 ft in width, or 8 ft
  in length
• Is ideally made of bronze or stone, appropriate for long-term outdoor installation
  Final installation is anticipated before May 2026, ahead of the annual Police Memorial
  Ceremony.
  This is a Two-Phase Selection Process:
• Phase 1: Artists submit qualifications for review. A limited number will be invited to
  move forward.
• Phase 2: Selected artists will receive a stipend to develop a concept proposal and present
  it to the APPB. From these, one artist may be chosen to execute the final work.

Evaluation will be based on artistic excellence, relevant experience, demonstrated ability to work
with durable materials, and an understanding of the site’s goals.
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to all artists, with strong encouragement for New Mexico-based artists
to apply.
Timeline
 Qualification Submissions Due: Monday, August 18, 2025, by 8:00 a.m.
 Artists Invited to Compete will be Notified: Week of September 1, 2025
 Project Completion Deadline: Ideally before May 2026
How to Apply
Interested artists must submit a single PDF containing:

1. Cover letter (1 page)
2. Resume/CV (maximum 2 pages)
3. Up to 10 images of past work with brief descriptions
4. At least two professional references
   All materials must be submitted via email to:
   Chelsea Ashcraft
   Art in Public Places Staff Liaison
   chelsea.ashcraft@lacnm.us
   The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board looks forward to receiving innovative
   designs from artists eager to enhance the community’s spaces through public art. For full
   information, visit the APPB project website at: https://tinyurl.com/LACAPPARTCALL
   For additional questions, please contact Chelsea Ashcraft at (505) 662-8261 or
   chelsea.ashcraft@lacnm.us.
   About Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board
   The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board advises the County Council on public art
   installations that enrich the community and promote cultural expression. The County Council
   holds final authority on APPB recommendations.