[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County invites artists (both individual artists and artist teams) with interest and professional experience in creating public art and site-specific commissions to submit qualifications for an original interior public art feature at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

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Enter by: 31 August 2025

Open to professional artists or artist teams aged 18 and over. Artists living or working in Prince George’s County and the surrounding region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since 1993, The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center have enriched the cultural life and local economy of Southern Maryland. An adaptable entertainment and sports facility, the Arena has been the venue for college basketball tournaments, cheer and dance events, consumer shows, concerts, nationally-acclaimed equestrian events and the Prince George’s County Fair. Additionally, several counties host their high school graduations here, marking that important milestone for area youth and their families.

The Show Place Arena Public Art Project: Artist Benefits

Artists will be able to enhance the aesthetic of the interior Winners Circle Lounge Bar of The Showplace Arena and reflect the history, culture, or community of The Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and create an engaging and meaningful experience for visitors.

A total budget of up to $25,000 is allocated for this commission, which must cover all costs, including artist fees, design, materials, fabrication, installation, insurance, and transportation.

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Founded in 1927, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized leader in land use planning, parks, and recreation achieving countless awards for innovation, stewardship and exemplary vision for enhancing the lives of current and future generations.

The agency, which is chartered by the State of Maryland, has geographic authority in the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County region, which are the two Maryland counties surrounding Washington, DC.

The agency improves the well-being of over 2 million residents and countless visitors within this region by:

• Planning for the coordinated and harmonious physical growth and development of the region
• Protecting and stewarding natural, cultural, and historical resources
• Providing an award-winning system of parks
  Creating recreational experiences that enhance the quality of life of all individuals
• Planning great communities that are vibrant, livable, accessible and sustainable

For more information, contact renzmbalagtas@gmail.com