Artist Call: 2026 Environmental Awards

The City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division is seeking local artists to create a unique, handmade award for the annual City of Encinitas Environmental Award.

Eligibility

Amateur and professional artists aged 16 years and above who live in San Diego County are welcome to apply.

The artwork must be created using one or more of the following media: ceramic, glass, or wood. The artwork’s dimensions must be no more than 12” wide x 12” long and 3” high.  Awards should weigh no more than 5 pounds.

The award must be nature-themed and incorporate text that includes the name of the award and the year.

Deadline

Applications and proposals will be accepted via the online form below. All complete applications received by the deadline will be juried by the Environmental Award Ad Hoc of Arts Commissioners, and by members of the Environmental Commission. The selected artist will be notified by early October.

Complete applications must be submitted through the online form below no later than 11:00pm PT on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Late and/or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Requirements

The selected artist will be required to:

1. Complete a waiver of indemnity and liability releasing the city of any liability from artwork damage, loss, or theft.
2. Be responsible for the delivery of the artwork to the City of Encinitas with the assistance of the Cultural Arts Division staff.
3. Participate in the corresponding Environmental Awards Ceremony,
4. In addition, the selected artist may also choose to offer an artist talk, demonstration, workshop, or similar engagement activity (subject to review and approval by City staff).

Compensation

The selected artist will be paid $1000 (compensation is subject to change and determined by the City of Encinitas) to create 4 works of art for the Environmental Awards. The awards are as follows:

• Excellence in Environmental Stewardship - For-profit Business
• Excellence in Environmental Stewardship - Non-profit Organization
• Environmental Hero – Adult
• Environmental Hero – Youth