Art Stop 2027 Call for Art Application

More Than a Tumbleweed

The City of Las Cruces/Quality of Life Department/Las Cruces Public Art are accepting submissions for the 2027 Art Stop Bus Shelter Exhibit (Art Stop). Art Stop is an annual rotating public art program that places artwork in bus shelters to make art more accessible to everyone.

Art Stop 2027 will feature flora of the Chihuahuan Desert. We are looking for vibrant depictions of plant life found in the southern part of the state that make it beautiful, interesting, and unique. Tell a story with textures, make a spiny statement, feature the fleetingness of seasonal blooms - the possibilities are as vast as the desert itself.

Art should be visually striking, creatively presented, with the subject as the key focal point. Art should not feature the Organ Mountains. Artwork can be figurative, selective, symbolic, or use framing and perspective to tell the story. Artwork should be eye-catching and attention grabbing.

Compensation: Each selected artist will receive a $500 stipend.

Deadline for Submissions: Midnight, September 14, 2026

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1. Contact Name (Required.)

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2. Contact Email (Required.)

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3. Contact Cell Phone (Will only be used to contact you as needed.) (Required.)

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4. Address (Required.)

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5. Please provide your social media handles or website link here. (Required.)

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6. I am 18 years of age or older. (Required.)

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7. Briefly describe your artwork including inspiration, process or other points of interest. (Required.)

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8. Write a brief bio/artist statement here. (Required.)

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9. Upload photo of your artwork here. (This is for jury purposes only. High resolution photo will be requested if selected.) (Required.)

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10. Terms and conditions agreement: I agree to comply with requirements and rules set by the City of Las Cruces if chosen. Twelve artworks will be chosen from submissions. Winning artists will contract with the City to complete the project and receive their honorarium. (Required.)

I have read and have legal authorization to agree to the terms and conditions.

Art Stop 2027 Call for Art Application

More Than a Tumbleweed

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* 1. Contact Name (Required.)

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* 2. Contact Email (Required.)

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* 3. Contact Cell Phone (Will only be used to contact you as needed.) (Required.)

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* 4. Address (Required.)

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* 5. Please provide your social media handles or website link here. (Required.)

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* 6. I am 18 years of age or older. (Required.)

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* 7. Briefly describe your artwork including inspiration, process or other points of interest. (Required.)

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* 8. Write a brief bio/artist statement here. (Required.)

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* 9. Upload photo of your artwork here. (This is for jury purposes only. High resolution photo will be requested if selected.) (Required.)

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* 10. Terms and conditions agreement: I agree to comply with requirements and rules set by the City of Las Cruces if chosen. Twelve artworks will be chosen from submissions. Winning artists will contract with the City to complete the project and receive their honorarium. (Required.)

1. Contact Name (Required.)

2. Contact Email (Required.)

3. Contact Cell Phone (Will only be used to contact you as needed.) (Required.)

4. Address (Required.)

5. Please provide your social media handles or website link here. (Required.)

6. I am 18 years of age or older. (Required.)

7. Briefly describe your artwork including inspiration, process or other points of interest. (Required.)

8. Write a brief bio/artist statement here. (Required.)

9. Upload photo of your artwork here. (This is for jury purposes only. High resolution photo will be requested if selected.) (Required.)

10. Terms and conditions agreement: I agree to comply with requirements and rules set by the City of Las Cruces if chosen. Twelve artworks will be chosen from submissions. Winning artists will contract with the City to complete the project and receive their honorarium. (Required.)