The internationally acclaimed CODAawards celebrate the projects that most successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces. Commissioned Art Matters - and the CODAawards celebrate this. The CODAawards program honors the individuals and the teams whose collective imaginations create the public and private spaces that inspire us every day.
"Interactive, playful, and dynamic, the installation is constantly changing through people's engagement and movement. It is visually compelling from both near and far, creating interest without overwhelming the space."
"This project demonstrates an exceptional level of community engagement. By incorporating cherished personal possessions and memories into the work, the artist has created a public artwork that feels deeply rooted in the community. The result is thoughtful and eloquent in its expression, yet substantial in its emotional impact.”
— Deirdre MacWilliams, Head of Cultural Affairs, Arlington County
"The Unity Tunnel has been an extraordinary collaborative effort, bringing together artists, community members, volunteers, and partners to create a space that celebrates connection and belonging.”
"What makes this work exceptional is its ability to use the Cistern's architecture, acoustics, and history to connect individual voices across time, creating a conversation that feels both intimate and monumental."
"Cathedrals were designed to transport us beyond the everyday, using light, scale and rhythm to inspire awe and transcendence. Inner Cloister quietly amplifies that intention through a slow, immersive experience, drawing us into the architecture as its ethereal light invites us to pause and contemplate."
“The piece is engaging, mesmerizing, and beautifully integrated into the space. I love that the piece transforms and is responsive to viewers and the environment.”
"The sweeping forms are beautifully executed, and the integration of the cowgirl and the bull into a single work is both inventive and visually striking. The piece conveys an impressive sense of movement and vitality despite its static form."
The Perennials, Blue Line Corridor, Downtown Largo Metro Station
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“The colors are playful, vibrant, and full of energy, bringing a fresh sense of life to what might otherwise be a typical suburban metro station. The artwork helps create a more welcoming experience for riders, transforming the station into a place with its own distinct identity.”
— Deirdre MacWilliams, Head of Cultural Affairs, Arlington County
“Stunning sculpture with an interactive quality is the best of both worlds! I am impressed with the scale and magnitude of this project.”
— Pascale Sablan, The Third Office
Commissioned art matters –
— and the CODAawards celebrate this. The CODAawards program honors the individuals and the teams whose collective imaginations create the public and private spaces that inspire us every day.
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