Call for Artists: Cora McQuestion Memorial Sculpture – Prior Lake

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Prior Lake, MN

PROJECT BUDGET: $20,000 (All-Inclusive)

ELIGIBILITY: Minnesota Artists and Artist Teams, Ages 18+

The City of Prior Lake Arts and Culture Committee is seeking Minnesota artists or artist teams to design and create a permanent outdoor sculpture honoring Cora McQuestion, Prior Lake's first woman mayor.

The sculpture will be installed in downtown Prior Lake and will celebrate McQuestion's legacy of leadership, courage, and service to the community.

Artists are encouraged to explore themes from McQuestion's life, including courage, generosity, resilience, and civic responsibility. The artwork should create a meaningful connection between her story and the Prior Lake community today.

The project has an all-inclusive budget of $20,000. Eligible applicants must be Minnesota artists age 18 or older who have completed at least one commissioned outdoor public artwork.

Interested artists should review the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for complete project details, questions and answers, and submission requirements.

DEADLINE: November 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

RFQ & SUBMISSION INFORMATION: City of Prior Lake – Arts & Culture