The Power of Public Art
Creating monumental public art isn’t just a process—it’s a journey that turns bold ideas into breathtaking reality. American Fine Arts (AFA) is now an honored foundry partner with CODAworx, offering artists a smoother, clearer pathway from concept to city‑changing installations.
Step 1: Find the Right RFP on CODAworx
Kick off your creative adventure by browsing updated RFPs on CODAworx under their Open Calls or Emerging Artist Program. These listings connect you directly to projects seeking visionary collaborators.
Respond to an RFP on CodaWorx
Step 2: Craft a Compelling Proposal
Your proposal is storytelling in steel and light—make it resonate with community context, innovation, and emotional impact. CODAworx’s recent features on trends like immersive creativity, art‑as‑infrastructure, pop‑ups, sustainability, and cultural placemaking offer rich inspiration. opens in a new windowknowledge.codaworx.com
Step 3: Submit, Celebrate, and Let the Process Bloom
If yours is selected, savor the win—and get ready to pivot into action. Whether you’re aiming for the 2025 CODAworx Awards or an Emerging Artist opportunity, your proposal has opened the door.
Step 4: From Drawings to Maquettes
Translate your vision into clarity: render detailed working drawings, then sculpt a maquette to test form, scale, and spirit. It’s the moment your idea becomes tactile, tangible, and real.
Step 5: Partner with AFA’s Experts
Bring in Brett Barney and the AFA artisans—the navigators who guide your design through the tides of material, form, and fabrication. They transform your creative spark into structural poetry. opens in a new windowMore…
Step 6: Get Transparent Pricing
Request a quote with AFA’s price form. Your proposal, drawing, and maquette all shape the pricing—so you’re clear on the costs before forging ahead. opens in a new windowMore…
Step 7: Fabrication & Installation
Now artistry meets craftsmanship. Your maquette becomes monumental, backed by precision casting, patination, and care. AFA ensures each curve, finish, and detail aligns with your vision—all the way through installation. opens in a new windowMore.,,
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What’s New on CODAworx in 2025?
CODAworx Awards 2025: Celebrating over $44 million in commissioned public and architectural art—voting is open for People’s Choice.
Emerging Artist Program & Summits: New pathways for upcoming creatives to get noticed—and even funded. opens in a new windowMore…
Fresh Trends: Immersive, sustainable, pop‑up, and infrastructure‑integrated art are all on the rise.
Standout Projects:
“The River” by Gordon Huether—a meditative 80‑ft hanging installation for Des Moines Airport, blending flowing form with tranquil experience via light‑woven fabric and color. Set to launch in 2027.
Ready to see your vision in bronze, steel, or?
Partner with American Fine Arts
Allow our expert team guide your concept from the first sketch to a breathtaking public installation. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, CODAworx and AFA can open the doors to monumental opportunities. Start your journey today—submit your proposal and let’s build something unforgettable.
