More News Outlets Around the World Feature CODAawards Top 100

From a transit hub in Seoul to a shoreline installation in São Paulo, public art is having a global moment — and the CODAawards Top 100 proves it. This year's list spans continents, mediums, and scales, pulling together the most compelling collaborations between artists, fabricators, and commissioners working today. Each of these 100 projects is embued with meaning, connection, and local pride for the communities they are installed in. We're pleased to share a number of news outlets all around the world sharing the exciting news of their local art being nominated for the international CODAawards. 

Here is the new press coverage of projects in the CODAawards Top 100:

El Nuevo Dia: 22 de julio de 2026 - 4:14 PM Anaitté Vaccaro lleva el arte puertorriqueño a la élite mundial

WFLA News Channel 8, July 27, 2026: Vote for The Sunshine City Mosaic to win a national award!  

San Diego Airport (Facebook), July 20, 2026: RISE, SAN’s iconic kinetic sculpture at Terminal 1 is a finalist in the 2026 CODAawards 

San Diego Airport (Instagram), July 20, 2026: RISE, SAN’s iconic kinetic sculpture at Terminal 1 is a finalist in the 2026 CODAawards 

 San Diego Airport (Instagram), July 30, 2026: One day left to vote!

Prince George’s Arts & Humanities, July 21, 2026: The Perennials at Largo Named a CODAawards Top 100 Project — Vote for the People’s Choice Award

CBS 17 RV Raleigh, July 21, 2026: Raleigh Public Art Recognition 

FOX 7 KTBC, July 23, 2026: Texas public art getting international recognition 

Museums and Cultural Affairs Department City of El Paso (Facebook), July 30, 2026: Want to help El Paso’s public art gain recognition? 

San Antonio River Authority, July 21, 2026: Public Voting is open for the 2026 CODAawards! 

San Antonio River Authority (Instagram), July 21, 2026: Public Voting is open for the 2026 CODAawards! 

Secret Houston, July 29, 2026: Two Houston public art installations land spots on a prestigious global top list alongside architectural masterpieces

City of Lewisville, July 24, 2026: “Civitas,” public art project named CODAaward finalist

Nextdoor July 26, 2026: “Civitas,” public art project named CODAaward finalist

Hello Woodlands, July 28, 2026: City Place Marriott named Hotel of the Year and Arc ZERO Public Art earns international recognition

Henrico Citizen, July 23, 2026: Lewis Ginter’s ‘Incanto’ artwork nominated for CODAawards as top-100 international collaboration

Lewisville Leader, July 29, 2026: Lewisville urged to vote for Civitas in national contest

Metro Forward, July 25, 2026: Have you noticed the stunning artwork at Potomac Yard station? 

Kitsap Sun, July 21, 2026: Bremerton ‘Weaving Notes’ Sculpture nominated for international award

ABC Perth, July 18, 2026: CODAaward 2026 Perth 

Perth Now, July 22, 2026: Public Art: A Perth public artwork has been nominated for international design award, voting now open

Women’s Art Society of Montreal, July 20, 2026: Exhibits, events, and news July 20, 2026 

France 3 Paca, July 16, 2026: Avez-vous vu cette œuvre d’art au Pharo ? / Have you seen this artwork at the Pharo? 

N+ Univision, July 18, 2026: Escultura de un coquí pone a Puerto Rico entre las mejores obras urbanas del mundo / A Sculpture of a coqui frog puts Puerto Rico among the best urban artworks in the world 

Here is the full list of press coverage of this year's Award contenders:

Arizona

Surprise Independent, July 15, 2026: Surprise seeking votes for art outside stadium

El Nuevo Dia, Radar Boricua, Repeating Islands July 17, 2026: Un coquí gigantesco es nominado como la mejor obra urbana en el mundo / A giant coqui frog is nominated as the best urban artwork in the world

Texas

The Cross Timbers Gazette, July 17, 2026: Art project in Lewisville up for international recognition

Virginia

International:

Australia

Canada

France

France 3 Paca (Facebook), July 16, 2026: Avez-vous vu cette œuvre d’art au Pharo ? / Have you seen this artwork at the Pharo?

France 3 Paca (TikTok), July 16, 2026Avez-vous vu cette œuvre d’art au Pharo ? / Have you seen this artwork at the Pharo?

L’Essentiel Marseille (Instagram), July 16, 2026: L’œuvre monumentale Mar Nostro – Notre Mer vise un prix international. Alors, faites gagner Marseille ! / The monumental artwork Mar Nostro – Our Sea is aiming for an international prize. So, help Marseille win!