Calls to Artists
Public Art has a long history in Tarpon Springs, but lacked an organized structure to help efforts flourish. In 2007 the Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee (TSPAC) was formed. Appointed by the City’s Board of Commissioners, the TSPAC administers the Public Art Program.
Funding for Public Art in any city is derived mostly from a percentage of new building construction. Private donors can lend their support for a specific project or to match existing city funds. Grants also provide funding.
OPEN CALLS:
1) Painted Mural on Public Works’ “Old Bleacher Building” – Click here to view submission requirements.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, October 5, 2026, at midnight
2) Painted Mural on City’s Economic Development Building – Click here to view submission requirements.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, October 5, 2026, at midnight
3) Painted Murals on City Storm Drains, Phase II – Click here to view submission requirements.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, October 5, 2026, at midnight
PAST CALLS:
1) Tarpon Springs Illuminated Art Boxes 2026 – Click here to view.
Deadline for submissions: Friday, January 2, 2026, at midnight
2) Painted Murals on City Storm Drains, Phase I – Click here to view.
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at midnight
Note: All artists receiving honorarium payments must submit a completed W9 and Vendor Application before payment can be issued.
Blank W9 and Vendor Application can be downloaded HERE.
DOWNLOADS: LINKS:
Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee Brochure City’s Public Art Ordinance
Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee Samples Public Art Program General Guidelines
Illuminated Art Box Tour Flyer Public Art Program Master Plan
ARTIST PROJECT SUBMISSION FORMS:
Do you have a public art project you would like the Public Art Committee to review?
Download these forms:
Project Submission Form for Projects More Than $1000
Project Submission Form for Projects $1,000 or Less
GIS Map – Tarpon Springs City Owned Properties
Complete in full and email to Megan McIntyre, mmcintyre@ctsfl.us or drop off completed proposal to:
Attention Megan McIntyre, Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, Mon.-Fri., 10 AM-4 PM.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE: CITY STAFF SUPPORT:
Martha Hickey Megan McIntyre, Interim Director of Cultural & Civic Services
Dawn Arbetello Hennessee Weller, Patron Services Coordinator for Cultural & Civic Services
Katie Taylor
Jean Dinoff
TSPAC MINUTES:
To access TSPAC Meeting Minutes –>
Visit the City of Tarpon Springs Public Document Access (click here)
Search Type: From the drop-down menu, select “City Clerk – Other Board Meeting Minutes”
Board Name: From the drop-down menu, select “Public Art Committee”
GET INVOLVED:
If you are interested in serving on the TSPAC, please complete the City Board Application (click here) and send it to the City Clerk’s Office at 410 N. Ring Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 or via email: cityclerk1@ctsfl.us.
CONTACT:
City Liaison – Megan McIntyre, Interim Director of Cultural & Civic Services
Phone: (727) 942-5605
E mail: mmcintyre@ctsfl.us