Calling all artists who specialize in portraits. Indianapolis Arts Council is seeking artists interested in creating large scale murals of Indianapolis legends. Kicking off with Marshall “Major” Taylor they plan to honor him and other individuals whose talent, courage, and humanity helped make Indianapolis/Indiana as the city celebrates its 200th especially highlighting those who made important contributions but were overlooked because of their race, gender, economic status, or social class.
Eligibility: National
Deadline: Ongoing for Summer 2021- 2023
The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create original public artworks for the Denver Art Museum and Denver Central Public Library Campus. The campus is located in the heart of Denver and the Golden Triangle Creative District. A selection panel of community representatives, arts professionals, and civic leaders has been assembled to identify art opportunities, and to select and recommend an artist or artist team for this project. The selection panel has identified at least three exterior sites for potential art opportunities and will select one artist or artist team for the allocated total budget of approximately $600,000 USD.
Eligibility: National & Global
Deadline: Nov 16
The Hunger Coalition seeks artists to design and paint murals on their new building headquarters located at 110 Honeysuckle Street, Bellevue, Idaho. Three separate artists will be selected to complete a mural, which will be placed on a feature wall of a high-profile project with thousands of visitors annually.
Eligibility: National & Global
Deadline: Nov 20th
More Art’s 2-tiered, Fellowship and Residency program for artists seeking to both develop and sustain their public art and socially-engaged practice. The program curriculum encompases a professional development series, public art commission opportunities, mentorship, and peer networking
Deadline: Nov 20 11:59pm
The mural is to be a tribute to the outgoing executive director, Linda Cavioli’s, racial justice and gender equality legacy. Under her leadership, from the boardroom to the front lines, racial justice became the hallmark of YWCA of Central Massachusetts operations. The proposal selected will be one that best reflects the essence of her legacy.
Eligibility: New England / New York area. All applicants will be accepted but strongly encourages Women, Black artists (AA, Afro-Latina) of the African Diaspora, and other artists of color to apply.
Deadline: Dec 1
The David Prize is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Open to any individual working in the five boroughs, the Prize welcomes those with the grit and vision to change our communities, our culture and our future for good. As long as you have a clear idea of how your work improves our city, and what you need to get it done, we’ll consider it. Individuals that win The David Prize can be affiliated with organizations or companies, but the focus is on great people doing great things outside of established pathways and projects.
Eligibility: New Yorkers
Deadline: Fri, Dec 4th
An initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Center. Its mission is to use hip hop music, dance, and art to foster cross-cultural creative exchange in diverse communities. Application is open to all self-defining dynamic break dancers, DJs, MCs, beatmaker, beatboxer or aerosol artist-educator.
Deadline: Dec 16 @ 11:59pm EST
STATEN ISLAND DCA PREMIER GRANT
One of many grants specifically for Staten Island artists, collaborative groups of individuals, and community arts and cultural organizations — who produce art or cultural programming. Grants range from $750 - $3,000
Eligibility: Staten Island residents
Deadline: Jan 31 2021