WEEK OF AUG 24TH

August 23, 2022 Ayana Hosten

THE TONI BEAUCHAMP PRIZE IN CRITICAL ART WRITING

The Beauchamp Prize will consider submissions of work that have been written (or published) within the last year. A variety of creative approaches and formats to writing on the visual arts are encouraged, and can include thematic essays, exhibition reviews, and scholarly essays. Gulf Coast differs from many other literary journals in its commitment to exploring visual art and critical art writing. The journal has always featured portfolios by visual artists, along with short introductions from critics familiar with their work. This year's judge is Legacy Russell.

Deadline: Aug 31st

STUDIO ASSOCIATE

Groundswell Community Mural Project is looking for a Studio Associate. They will be responsible for assisting the Senior Studio Coordinator with our school and studio projects, including installations, and our project supply and scaffold schedule. These tasks will include, but not be limited to: coordinating with artists for supply orders and organization; assisting a delivery schedule in conjuncture with project schedules and worksite contacts; being on site for specific trainings, installations, and troubleshooting; and managing the flow of the studio space. The Studio Associate will need to be organized and flexible, with excellent communication skills and a solutions-oriented mindset. They will work closely with the Senior Studio Coordinator, Studio Coordinator, Program Managers, as well as Artists and Site Contacts.

Deadline: Job open until filled

OPEN CALL FOR CURATORS

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is seeking applications from NYC curators for its Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Winter 2023 group exhibition Untold Narratives (January 18 – February 22, 2023). Untold Narratives will be a group exhibition featuring 8 to 10 artists and focusing on artworks created by artists of Middle Eastern, African, and Asian backgrounds / descents. Bringing to life intimate stories that have been largely ignored, the exhibition seeks to offer a glimpse into the artists’ communities and explore connections between the past and present.

Deadline: Aug 31st

EXHIBITION PROPOSAL

The Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling is a contemporary art museum for children rooted in principles of social justice. We strive to strengthen our culturally rich neighborhood with a space where children and their families grow and learn about Sugar Hill, and the world at large, through dialogue with artists, art and storytelling.

Deadline: Aug 31st

FEARLESS STRIVERS GRANT CONTEST

Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy yet receive less than one percent of venture capital funding. Fearless Fund is deepening its commitment to this community with the launch of the contest. With Mastercard prizing, we’ll be awarding eleven lucky small businesses across the country $10,000 grants, digital tools to help them get and sustain their business online, and Priceless one-on-one mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business.

Deadline: Aug 31st

PERCENT FOR ART DIRECTORY

Submit your work to the #PercentforArtNYC Artist Directory to be considered for permanent public art projects across New York City. The Department of Cultural Affairs’ Percent for Art program commissions site-specific art installations in a variety of media: painting, lighting, mosaic, glass, textiles, sculpture, new technology, and works that are integrated into infrastructure and architecture. Welcoming a broad range of artists that reflect the diversity of NYC, Percent for Art encourages interested artists to submit their work to the Artist Directory on a rolling basis and with specific deadlines for upcoming projects.

UPCOMING PROJECTS : Shirley Chisolm Recreation Center in #Brooklyn

Deadline: Sept 1st

THE CREATE & CONNECT FUND

The Create & Connect Fund open call is live through September 1. Laundromat Project are seeking proposals for creative projects from within the Bed-Stuy community that foster connections and nurture creativity for our 2022 funding cycle. Up to 25 proposals will receive funding of $1,000 each

Deadline: Sept 1st

UCROSS NATIVE AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP

The Ucross Residency Program is open to visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, and performance artists, as well as collaborative teams. Applicants must exhibit professional standing in their field; both mature and emerging artists of promise are welcome to apply.

Deadline: Sept 1st

UCROSS NATIVE AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP

Residencies are open to Native American visual artists who meet the criteria below. They must: be a practicing contemporary visual artist currently producing works of art in all visual mediums, including but not limited to PAINTING, DRAWING, MIXED MEDIA, SCULPTURE, PRINTMAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, ANIMATION, PERFORMANCE ART, INSTALLATION, and CERAMICS; and an enrolled member of a state-recognized or federally-recognized Tribe, Pueblo, Nation, Native Community, Political Entity, or Alaskan Native Village.

Deadline: Sept 2nd

I <3 HARLEM POSTCARD COMPETITION

Harlem Heritage Now, a multimedia marketing campaign that promotes a powerful collaboration of Harlem arts and cultural institutions while celebrating Harlem's history, culture, and excellence in arts. If you think that you have what it takes to design the greatest postcard that Harlem will ever see, they are looking for you. Harlem Heritage Now is offering a $500 grand prize to the artist that can create a postcard that reflects Harlem. The I Love Harlem Postcard Design Competition is an opportunity for you to embrace your creativity.

Deadline: Sept 5th

TEACHING ARTISTRY 101

The Teaching Artist Institute of Rochester (TAIR) is a professional development series for emerging and advanced teaching artists to expand their teaching practice and connect with a community of artists. This institute is open to artists of all disciplines, including but not limited to creative writers, visual artists, musicians, dancers, multi-media artists, and theater artists. This year, the training will be held in a hybrid virtual and in-person setting. The training is free for teaching artists and will run from late September to December of 2022. For this year's training, there are two tracks applicants may choose to apply for: Teaching Artistry 101 & Leadership in Teaching Artistry. Teaching Artistry 101 is for emerging teaching artists or artists who wish to become a teaching artist.

Deadline: Sept 5th

LEADERSHIP IN TEACHING ARTISTRY

The Teaching Artist Institute of Rochester (TAIR) is a professional development series for emerging and advanced teaching artists to expand their teaching practice and connect with a community of artists. This institute is open to artists of all disciplines, including but not limited to creative writers, visual artists, musicians, dancers, multi-media artists, and theater artists. This year, the training will be held in a hybrid virtual and in-person setting. The training is free for teaching artists and will run from late September to December of 2022. For this year's training, there are two tracks applicants may choose to apply for: Teaching Artistry 101 & Leadership in Teaching Artistry. This track is for teaching artists of all disciplines with at least 3+ years of facilitation experience or prior participation in the TAIR Teaching Artistry 101 track.

Deadline: Sept 5th

AMERICANS FOR ARTS POSTER COMPETITIONEnter the 2022 National Arts & Humanities Month poster design competition for a chance to win a cash prize and have your artwork represent NAHM throughout the month of October. The theme is Championing the Creative Spirit and the competition aims to: provide a platform for art-makers with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, envision National Arts & Humanities Month through the eyes of artists, and connect artists with local arts agencies in their communities.

Deadline: Sept 6th

WOMEN WHO CREATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Women who Create's mission is to increase the number of women of color in leadership. Apply today to sign up for their mentorship program.

Deadline: Sept 7th

NYC MURAL ARTS PROJECT 22-23 CALL FOR ARTISTS

Nyc-based artists, NYC Murals Arts Project wants to hear from you! NYCMAP is currently seeking (3) muralists to partner with from October 2022 - June 2023 on (3) new projects! Co-lead (21) weekly art workshops and (4) public programs with community members in order to collaboratively create the mural’s theme and design. Oversee the installation (June 2023) of a 2,000-4,000 sq. ft. public artwork. NYCMAP provides artists with a $21,000 honorarium on a deliverables-based contract, studio space to paint the mural panels, and training/certification to operate installation equipment.

Deadline: Sept 9th

DIGITAL EVOLUTION ARTIST RETENTION FELLOWSHIP

The DEAR (Digital Evolution/Artist Retention) Fellowship is designed to give participating artists and arts practitioners of African descent the opportunity to connect, reflect, and strategize in a community of peers committed to growth and adaptation

Deadline: Sept 9th

FEMINIST INCUBATOR

The Project for Empty Space Feminist Incubator is an annual program for women, femme-identified, and non-binary artists who are interested in intersectionality, contemporary feminist discourse, and future-making. This year, the incubator will focus on reproductive justice and will provide a physical space for productive and critical dialogue as a means of catharsis, camaraderie, and education

Deadline: Sept 12th

BLOOMBERG ASPHALT ART: CALL FOR CREATIVE PROPOSALS

The City of Newark’s Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Project for Empty Space have been awarded the Asphalt Art Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The grant will support the development and installation of a mounted public art project at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and the Interstate 280 off-ramp in Newark.

Deadline: Sept 12th

LAS CRUCES MURAL RFP

Visit Las Cruces is excited to announce an open call for artists and artist groups to submit proposals for the design and installation of a permanent exterior mural for the Las Cruces Visitor Center.

Deadline: Sept 12th

JOYCE AWARDS

The Joyce Awards is the only regional program dedicated to supporting artists of color in major Great Lakes cities. Since its inception, the competition has awarded more than $4 million to commission 77 new collaborations between artists and leading arts, cultural, or community-based organizations in six Great Lakes cities: Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Each award of $75,000 supports an artist in the creation and production of a new work while providing the commissioning organization with the resources needed to engage audiences, new partners, and their surrounding communities at large, with at least $25,000 dedicated for artist(s) stipend.Letters of Inquiry are due September 12th with applications due on Nov 1st.

Deadline: Sept 12th

BEAM CENTER OPEN CALL

Beam Center seeks design proposals for ambitious public artworks that will be brought to life through collaborations between youth and creative big thinkers. Projects are realized by a community of more than 100 young people at each of our project sites

Deadline: Sept 12th

PRINCETON ARTS FELLOWSHIP

Princeton Arts Fellowships, funded in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, David E. Kelley Society of Fellows in the Arts, and the Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund, will be awarded to artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Applicants should be early career composers, conductors, musicians, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors and performance artists–this list is not meant to be exhaustive–who would find it beneficial to spend two years teaching and working in an artistically vibrant university community.

Deadline: Sept 13th

HODDER FELLOWSHIP

The Hodder Fellowship will be given to artists and writers of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the academic year. The Hodder is designed to provide Fellows with the “studious leisure” to undertake significant new work.

Deadline: Sept 13th

2023 MANHATTAN ART GRANTS

LMCC is excited to provide more resources and direct support for publicly accessible arts programming than ever before! LMCC’s Creative Engagement, Creative Learning, and UMEZ Arts Engagement programs provide grants of up to $10,000 for Manhattan-based artists, organizations, and communities

Deadline: Sept 13th

CANADIAN WOMEN ARTISTS AWARD

The Canadian Women Artists’ Award is a $5,000 cash grant open to Canadian women artists ages 25-40 in New York State.

Deadline: Sept 13th

CALL FOR PROPOSALS SUPPORTING AMBITIOUS CURATORIAL PROJECTS

Teiger Foundation announced today the launch of its first-ever Call for Proposals, a new grantmaking initiative that will award up to a total of $3.5 million on an annual basis in support of innovative curator-led projects within the field of contemporary art.

Deadline: Sept 15th

DOTS BETWEEN RESIDENCY

The dots between is a financial coaching program for artists who are motivated to address their financial practices, nurture their relationship with money, and establish the structures that will support their long term fiscal health. The program is administered virtually for six-months and offered at no cost for artists of any medium, career stage and location.

Deadline: Sept 15th

NEWARK ARTIST ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

The 2022 Newark Artist Accelerator is a project grant for Newark-based, multidisciplinary visual artists. Project-based grants will be awarded up to $7,500. Proposed projects must be artist-led, and can include collaborative ventures, pop-up exhibitions, events, and interventions of an ephemeral nature that are radically accessible to public audiences.

Deadline: Sept 15th

VOLUNTEERS

Artbridge is looking for a team of NYC friends who are interested in assisting with upcoming projects and events this fall! In the past, volunteers have assisted in mural projects, community events, fundraising, art-making workshops, and more.

PROGRAMS MANAGER

Museum Hue is looking for a new full-time, NYC Metro Area-based but primarily remote Programs Manager. This individual will provide leadership, direction, and coordination of Museum Hue’s programs for members and the larger public. Do you enjoy the logistics of programming like the research, development, planning, scheduling, managing, implementing, and evaluating an array of program activities?

CALL FOR MURALISTS

The Brooklyn Emerging Mural Artist Coalition is a new public arts initiative seeking to uplift first-time and emerging muralists that are seeking to break into the public art scene. We are currently organizing our inaugural mural installation 'Affirmations for 2041: Visualizing Idealized Futures' which invites muralists to design and install a mural based on their optimistic vision for what an ideal future looks like. While first-time muralists are encouraged to apply, established muralists are welcome to apply to participate as artists and mentors.

Deadline: Sept 17th

SUGARHILL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ART & STORYTELLING

The Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling is offering an 8-month residency for one visual artist. The selected artist will be granted a non-living studio, a $8,000 honorarium and the possibility of earning additional income by leading workshops with museum patrons. Artists will have access to a 450 square-foot studio space where they will be expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and present their projects by participating in open studio activities and events. For this residency, the Museum is looking to award one visual artist whose artistic practice will resonate with children ages three to eight and their families, and reflect a relationship to the demographics, location and/or history of Sugar Hill.

Deadline: Sept 18th

MIRACLE SELTZER ARTIST GRANT

NADA and HOUSE OF MIRACLES, INC. are now accepting applications for the third edition of The Miracle Seltzer Artist Grant, a grant series which allocates funds to an emerging artist working across any range of media, presented in partnership on the occasion of NADA Miami, November 30–December 3, 2022. All submitted artworks will be published in a special revival issue of HEADS Magazine, an open call artist publication created by U.D.L.I Editions. The grant recipient will be awarded $1,500 and will be announced during NADA Miami 2022, alongside the debut of the publication.

Deadline: Sept 25th

FOUNDWORK ARTIST PRIZE

This year, one honoree will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant and studio visits with distinguished jurors In addition, the honoree and three shortlisted artists will be invited for interviews as part of the Dialogues program to further public engagement.

Deadline: Sept 26th

PUBLIC ART CONSULTANT RFQ

The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division seeks qualifications from public art consultants to establish a diverse prequalified list of individuals, teams, or firms, with experience in the field of public art, to provide public art services for both city-initiated and private development projects.

Deadline: Oct 1st

BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL 2023 GRANTS PANELIST

Want to become involved with Brooklyn Arts Council's grantmaking efforts? You are encouraged to become a panelist for the upcoming cycle of grant applications. Panel nominees should be reliable individuals with a commitment to the arts, knowledge of Brooklyn communities, and expertise in an artistic discipline, arts administration, or community arts programming.

Deadline: Oct 20th

ARTISTIC PRODUCTION GRANT SPRING 2023

Artistic Production grants fund the production and exhibition of new artistic commissions, in amounts ranging between $25,000 – $100,000. Often exhibited beyond museum walls in public space, these projects feature high levels of thought leadership, artistic production, and public engagement.

Deadline: Oct 24th

INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FELLOW

The Intercultural Leadership Institute is a rigorous, year-long personal and leadership development experience created out of our shared commitment to pursue cultural equity and to support artists, culture bearers and other arts professionals as change-makers in their communities. Applications to ILI are accepted from established and emerging artists, culture bearers and other arts professionals in various stages of career development. We welcome all who move with us throughout each ILI Year – and those who may join us on the path in the future.

Deadline: Oct 28th

WEEK OF JUNE 22ND

June 25, 2022 Ayana Hosten

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Executive Director directs the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in building a world-class collection of temporary and permanent public art, which reflects and enhances the multicultural, diverse character of its citizens and engages with the larger world. This position will be the lead resource and public presence for advancing the vision and mission for public art and public art education. The role is physically and organizationally based in Des Moines, Iowa. The job search began in March and is ongoing until position is filled.

MURAL ARTIST ASSISTANT

Artolution is focused on developing and working with local leaders in the arts to use collaborative art-making as a tool for communities to explain their experiences to the world. They are looking for a visual artist who is interested in using their artistic gifts and leadership qualities to assist on an upcoming community mural project with Artolution!

Job Posted: May 9th

CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER

The New York Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is seeking a Capital Projects Manager for its Capital Projects unit. The Capital Projects unit oversees the administration of a multi-million-dollar capital program supporting the expenditure of City capital dollars funding design and construction projects and major equipment purchases at cultural facilities located throughout the City. Projects range from the creation of new performing arts facilities to basic infrastructure improvements, and new equipment system. The position entails extensive interagency coordination and outreach to the field, project analysis for capital eligibility and project management of design, execution of capital improvements and development and maintenance of information database applications.

Job posted June 22nd.

PROGRAM MANAGER

The Black Women in Visual Art (BWVA) Program Manager assists the Co-Founders to oversee and coordinate programming and special projects. The Program Manager supports short and long term organizational initiatives and develops programs to support the BWVA strategic direction. The Program Manager also initiates and maintains important relationships with BWVA collaborators and audiences.

Deadline: Jun 30th

AMBER GRANT

In 1998, WomensNet founded the Amber Grant. One of the very first online organizations to give women-owned business grants, the Amber Grant was set up to honor the memory of Amber Wigdahl. Every month Amber Grant awards $10,000 to a woman entrepreneur… And gives an additional annual $25,000 Amber Grant to one of the preceding 12 monthly Amber Grant winners.

Deadline: June 30th

NUMU FESTIVAL

Street art festival in San Pablo del Lago, Ecuador. Open to artists across the globe.

Deadline: Jun 30th

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ARTS PRACTITIONERS

The Field’s Pilot Fiscal Sponsorship for Social Justice Arts Practitioners Program is a subsidized fiscal sponsorship membership with special benefits for individual artists and art collectives or organizations who identify as members of a historically underrepresented or marginalized group and whose creative work puts into practice and furthers values of social justice, equity, and inclusion in their communities. This is an opportunity for creatives and cultural workers of all disciplines and experience levels

Deadline: Jun 30th

ZIDART STREET ART FESTIVAL

Street Art Festival taking place in Bacau Romania. This year's theme is Utopia.

Deadline: July 1st

STREET WISE MURAL FEST

Street Wise Arts is excited to announce the fourth year of the Street Wise Boulder Mural Festival taking place September 29 through October 2, 2022. Over the past three years, the annual ARTivism festival has installed more than 85 murals throughout the city of Boulder with the mission to unite communities through art and activism, facilitate equitable representation of diverse humans and encourage discussions about social justice and community resilience.

Deadline: July 1st

RESILILENCE FESTIVAL

Street Art festival taking place in Sardinia, Italy. Open to artists of regional, national and foreign origin, residing within Europe.

Deadline: July 1st

ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FELLOWS 2022

VisArts has created a new Arts and Social Justice Fellowship Program for visual activists whose current research, curatorial or visual activist practice, and passion centers on social, racial, economic, and/or environmental justice. The year-long fellowship is an opportunity to explore how thoughtfully curated art, dialogue, communication, and collaborations between artists and communities can productively navigate political flashpoints, chronic systemic inequities, and entrenched perspectives to inspire change towards a more equitable, just, and inclusive society.

DULUTH STREET ART INITIATIVE

The Duluth Street Art Initiative requests qualifications for artists for a mural project in the alley of the West 0-100 block of Superior St. in downtown Duluth, MN. Between 1 and 4 artists will be selected to create individual murals.

Deadline: July 5th

NEWARK ARTS FESTIVAL OPEN CALL

The Newark Arts Festival (“NAF”) theme for 2022 is Artful Healing. Art is medicine. The arts provide some of the most powerful outlets for spreading healing in our world. In acknowledgement of the challenges of our times, NAF 2022 aims to create a collective restorative experience through thoughtfully curated artwork, performances and programming meant to help our artist community and Festival attendees heal holistically. The Festival will feature a lineup of national and local artists of all disciplines that have been challenged to demonstrate what healing means or looks like to them, and to inspire messages of hope, comfort and encouragement.Visual Artists and Artist Collectives that would like to be considered for inclusion in the 2022 Newark Arts Festival's group exhibit, "Artful Healing," at the Newark Museum of Art.

Deadline: July 6th

NORWALK SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER RFP

Norman Arts Council, on behalf of The City of Norman and Norman Forward Percent for Art for the Senior Wellness Center, is seeking an artist (or team of artists) to create a significant work of art for the Senior Wellness Center to be located in Norman, Oklahoma.

Deadline: July 7th

DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is a research, collection, and public education unit of the Smithsonian dedicated to the understanding, preservation, and sustainability of diverse cultural traditions. The Director oversees the Center’s programs including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, the Cultural Sustainability Program and other activities as well as its administrative and financial affairs.

Deadline: July 8th

SUZANNE FOIL CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP

ISSUE Project Room is pleased to announce an Open Call for applications for the 2023 Suzanne Fiol Curatorial Fellowship program, which supports an emerging, New York-based curator in the organization and presentation of challenging and innovative projects during the 2023 season. Interested applicants are asked to write to curatorial@issueprojectroom.org to receive the application form.

Deadline: July 8th

RESIDENCY FOR EXPERIMENTAL ARTS EDUCATION

The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA), NYC invites artists to apply for this opportunity to design and implement arts education programs. Residents will receive an annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, and is expected to fulfill a 40-hour per week schedule, inclusive of independent studio time.

Deadline: July 8th

VIRTUAL ASK AN ART LAWYER LEGAL CLINIC

Join Project Row House for their virtual "Ask an Art Lawyer" monthly series in partnership with Goodson Law on select Monday afternoons. Register below for a free 15 minute consultation to discuss contracts, copyrights, trademarks, legal structures, or anything else relating to creative practices. The virtual clinic is being held until August 15th.

LARMIER BRIDGE -CONNECTING AURARIA

The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public artwork, or series of artworks, for the Larimer Bridge – Connecting Auraria project located on Larimer Street between 14th Street and the Auraria Campus, in Downtown Denver, CO 80202. The selection panel members have set forth specific goals and parameters for this public art project with the hope of creating unique and inspiring works of art for students on the AHEC campus, and downtown residents, employees and visitors. The panel is invested in creating connections between the Auraria Campus and Downtown Denver. Currently the campus feels separated and isolated from the downtown core; successful artwork will help to bridge the two neighborhoods.

Deadline: July 12th

EMPOWER HOUR: CHANGE/WE ALL WE GOT

Starting April 12th until October, NBAF will provide workshops to invest, educate and engage artists of African descent by supporting their paths to sustainable art careers. This partnership is dedicated to building upon legacies of stellar artistic and educational programs in music, dance, film, visual arts, theater, and the literary arts. On July 12th - Change/ We All We Got: Aligning support for your Creative Business and how to manage it all (Virtual)

EAST LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY CENTER INTERIOR MURAL

The City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Operations and Maintenance and the Office of Ward 3 invites Artists to submit design proposals for a mural on a 28’ long x 14’ high wall prominently featured within the newly renovated East Las Vegas Community Center. The mural imagery should enliven the center and reflect the history of the community and Artists are encouraged to submit designs for consideration which directly represents the neighborhood, facility patrons and inspires community pride.

Deadline: July 14th

ERIE CANAL BICENTENNIAL PUBLIC ART

The Erie Canal Bicentennial Public Art Installation at Canalside (the “Project”) in the City of Buffalo, NY. ECHDC seeks artists who can demonstrate the ability to design and implement heritage-focused public art commissions.

Deadline: July 14th

THORNES MARKETPLACE MURAL

The Arts and Culture Department of Northampton is assembling a pool of artists interested in creating a large-scale, painted decorative mural important to the growth and culture of Northampton, Massachusetts.

Deadline: July 15th

THE NEXT BIG THING: DDA RFP

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), with the support from the West Palm Beach Arts & Entertainment District (A&E), 501C3 is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for public space activations and installations for an exciting opportunity in Downtown West Palm Beach. We are searching for placemakers, artists, innovators, creatives, curators, improv experts, entrepreneurs, or any multidisciplinary team, that can create a large-scale urban experience, be it an installation, performance, a hybrid, or anything else in your imagination that you may dream of that reflects the “Next Big Thing” for Downtown West Palm Beach. Your urban experience should be interactive, unique, artistic, must happen in a public space inside the downtown boundaries, and include a creative message, full of visual impact that complements the surrounding area and ignites the community’s imagination. To be completed in Winter 2022/Spring 2023.

Deadline: July 15th

SUZANNE DEAL BOOTH AWARD

The University of Houston Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts and Project Row Houses (PRH) have developed a fellowship program supported by Suzanne Deal Booth that builds on leadership, community-engaged art, and social practice projects. The fellowship program brings artists, cultural practitioners, urban planners, educators, and policy makers to engage with the PRH process, a community of scholars in the McGovern College, and the greater Houston community. For one-year, two fellows are selected to become active cultural practitioners and can focus their research on community engaged creative practices.

Deadline: July 15th

IMAGE EQUITY FELLOWSHIP

Image Equity Fellowship is a 6-month, application-based Fellowship awarded to 20 early-career image-based creators of color in the US. Selected Fellows will receive $20,000 in unrestricted funds to create an image-based project that explores and uplifts community(ies) of color with care and nuance. Fellows will receive support from Google and three industry-celebrated nonprofit partners—Aperture, For Freedoms & FREE THE WORK—in the form of dedicated mentorship, workshops, funding and publication of and press for their completed projects. Fellow must self-identify as a person of color (Black, Middle Eastern, Indigenous, Asian, and/or Latinx)

Deadline: July 15th

MTA TRANSIT 1,2,3,F,ML,L

MTA Arts & Design seeks images of artists’ previous work to review in consideration for a new permanent Percent for Art project, in conjunction with renovation of the 14 St and 6 & 7 Ave stations in Manhattan, to be fabricated in durable materials, such as mosaic. An approved fabricator will be translating the final artwork designs into the identified media, therefore an artist’s prior experience, or lack thereof, with these materials will not be taken into consideration when reviewing images.

Deadline: July 18th

ZION NATIONAL PARKS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

The Artist-in-Residence Program at Zion National Park offers professional artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline while being surrounded by the park's inspiring landscape. The selected artists will be given rent-free use of a furnished park house in the main canyon for 4 weeks. Artists must be self-sufficient and provide all of their necessary supplies. Selected artists will receive a $500 reimbursement to assist with travel and supply expenses when their donated piece of work has been received by the park. This call applies to all sessions offered in 2023 with up to 3 sessions available. All submissions will be reviewed by our panel during the first round. Artists moving on to the final round will be contacted for interviews that will be recorded in August-September and final selections will be made by the end of October. There is a $40 fee to apply.

Deadline: July 18th

RESIDENCY ON GOVERNORS ISLAND

BronxArtSpace invites Bronx-based artists to apply for its Artist Residency program. The program responds to a crucial need for studio space and professional development opportunities for emerging Bronx artists. The chosen artists will be expected to open their studios to the public for at least one weekend and will be required to put up an exhibition.

Deadline: July 19th

MTA NYC TRANSIT - 181ST ST STATION

Deadline: July 20th

CIRC ARTIST GRANTS

The Circ Artist Grants are open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists in an international open call, several times throughout the year. The Circ Artist Grant provides unrestricted funding to artists with a demonstrated commitment to their art. Two artists per grant cycle are awarded $550 each to enhance and further their creative practice. The application is $25.

Deadline: July 20th

ARTWORK DESIGN SERVICE FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SITE VISUAL MITIGATION BANNERS

Metro Art invites visual artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications for an opportunity to design four (4) original, site-responsive artworks for large-scale temporary banners to be affixed to sound barrier walls surrounding the Westwood/VA Hospital Station construction site, as part of a visual mitigation measure for the Westside Purple (D Line) Extension Project. The construction phase of the project provides a unique opportunity for temporary artworks that respond to the project site and the communities served including the greater Westwood area and the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA)West Los Angeles campus. The banners will be prominently installed on the sound barrier wall directly facing the front entrance of the Main Hospital at the VA West Los Angeles Medical Center, as part of a mitigation measure to promote a sense of place, safety, and walkability by providing public art."

Deadline: July 20th

CREATIVE CROSSWALK CALL FOR ARTISTS

The City of Fairburn Georgia is seeking artists interested in transforming ordinary crosswalks into playful, vibrant, and energetic works of art that will bring a smile to all who see them and encourage motorists to stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk. This project will serve as a point of community pride and encourage thinking about simple public spaces as places to enjoy artwork.

Deadline: July 21st

NEW SPIRE ARTS MURAL

Frederick Arts Council seeks proposals for a mural design to embellish the lobby of New Spire Sages,

Frederick’s state-of-the-art downtown black box performance venue.

Deadline: July 22nd

PUBLIC ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE (PAIR)

Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) is a municipal residency program that embeds artists in city government to propose and implement creative solutions to pressing civic challenges. The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is seeking four artists to join its Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program in 2022. An artist will be placed in residence with the following City agencies: the Department of Design and Construction, the Department of Homeless Services, the NYC Health + Hospitals, and the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes.

Deadline: July 22nd

SOUTHERN ARTISTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

Southern Artists for Social Change is part of the Surdna Foundation’s “Radical Imagination for Racial Justice” initiative, supporting civic practice projects that bring artists of color into collaboration and co-design with community partners and local residents of color around a community-defined vision. Artists and culture bearers with demonstrated practice in any discipline are encouraged to apply as long as they identify identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) living, working, and engaging in social change in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Deadline: July 29th

OHIO CREEK WATERSHED

The City of Norfolk Ohio has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town program to hire an artist to design and create artwork that will celebrate the Elizabeth River, the community, and the NDR Ohio Creek Watershed Project;

Deadline: July 31st

QM-JEROME FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP

The Queens Museum (QM) is pleased to relaunch its fifth QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists in New York City. Two visual artists will receive $20,000 each, individual studio space at the Queens Museum, professional development consultations, and close mentorship from QM staff members working toward an artist’s project. Fellows will move into the studios in October 2022 and will have access to studio space through September 2023. These one-year fellowships will culminate with the opening of solo project exhibitions at QM in Fall 2023.

Deadline: July 31st

FEARLESS STRIVERS GRANT CONTEST

Deadline: July 31st

MURALS FOR MANSASSAS AIRPORT

Murals at Mason is seeking artists in DC, MD, and VA to submit proposals for multiple sites inside the Manassas Regional Airport. Submissions should be vibrant, colorful, and a notable statement piece that makes the airport a landmark of Manassas/Prince William County. There should be an aviation or aerial theme, including the planes that are flown at Manassas Regional as well as drones, blimps, hot air balloons, helicopters, and other aircraft. Birds and insects could also be incorporated. Landmarks of Virginia may be included.

Deadline: Aug 1st

AWALL MURAL PROJECT

Awall mural festival will be going down for the first time ever in the state of ILLINOIS, and were taking submissions.

Deadline: Aug 1st

BIG WALL DREAMS ARTIST OPEN CALL

The Artist Open Call for Big Walls Big Dreams Houston, TX 2022 is open, and will close on the 15th of August, 2022. Registrations received after this date will not be considered. The festival is taking place in November 2022. Artists invited to participate will be provided an artist stipend along with paint and painting materials. Artists traveling from out of town, a flight stipend and housing will also be provided.

Deadline: Aug 15th

CALL FOR ARTIST BANNERS

The 2022 Open Call for Artist Banners is now open to artists ages 18 and older who self-identify as AAPI and reside in New York City’s five boroughs. To apply, artists must submit a digital file of their five designs for the three banners (each banner is double-sided, with one side devoted to the “noguchi” logo). Enclose a CV and a one-paragraph artist statement that describes how the design addresses the theme of peace. Designs that are created specifically for this proposal will be prioritized above designs that are appropriated from artists’ previous artwork. Designs should be completed and ready for printing.

Deadline: Aug 22nd

CALI CATALYST CYCLE #3

CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $5,000 to California changemakers who are shifting the arts and culture sector in ways that tangibly give underrepresented voices more power and influence.

Deadline: Aug 31st

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND FINE ARTS CENTER RFQ

RISCA has announced a new public art commission for the University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center. The budget for the artwork is $360,000.

Deadline: Sept 1st

48 BLOCKS ATLANTIC CITY MURALS

48 Blocks Atlantic City includes a summer long citywide mural program inviting artists from all backgrounds, locations, and levels of experience to create art across the 48 blocks of Atlantic City, NJ. Our program emphasizes focus on artistic freedom and expression, encouraging participating artists to bring their personal artistic vision to life leading to a diverse range of styles and content in the permanent public art in Atlantic City.

Deadline: Sept 1st

CURATORIAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Proposals are accepted from 501c3 arts organizations on behalf of curators at any stage of their careers, with or without institutional affiliation, working towards projects that will manifest at least two years after a grant is made. A letter of support from the director of the sponsoring organization must accompany the proposal. Grants are up to $50,000 and are intended to cover expenses incurred during the research and development stage of an exhibition, public-facing project, or other visual arts-based initiative that contributes in an original way to contemporary visual arts discourse

Deadline: Sept 1st

EXHIBITION SUPPORT

Proposals are accepted for solo or two person shows and thematic group exhibitions taking place between 6 months and 2 years after the grant notification date (July 1st and January 1st). We are interested in supporting artists whose work has been less celebrated than that of their peers, whose commitment to their practice has been under recognized yet has had a significant impact on the current (and upcoming) generation of artists.

Deadline: Sept 1st

MULTI YEAR PROGRAM SUPPORT

Proposals are accepted for two years of visual arts programming. This can include exhibitions, residencies, public art works, screenings, performances, lectures, publications, mentorships and other professional development opportunities for artists.

Deadline: Sept 1st

THE BED-STUY CREATE & CONNECT FUND

The Bed-Stuy Create and Connect Fund is a community micro-grant fund that the LP launched in 2020. The Fund seeds and supports the creative ideas and civic actions of artists, cultural practitioners, community builders, organizers, and makers in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. During the 2022 cycle, we will provide $1000 grants towards each funded project, for a total of up to 25 proposals. We are looking for creative initiatives and projects that are rooted in community, foster connections, and ignite conversations and/or collaborations.

Deadline: Sept 1st

RADCLIFFE FELLOWSHIP

Based in Radcliffe Yard—a sanctuary in the heart of Harvard University—fellows join a uniquely interdisciplinary and creative community. A fellowship at Radcliffe is an opportunity to step away from usual routines and dive deeply into a project. With access to Harvard’s unparalleled resources, Radcliffe fellows develop new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions, and illuminate our past and our present.

Deadline: Sept 8th

DIGITAL MOTION ARTWORK FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING

Block Real Estate Services, LLC is seeking multiple digital motion artwork pieces for display for an a building in Kansas City, Missouri, and four others in Overland Park, Kansas.Applications will be reviewed at the END OF EACH MONTH through at least September 2022.

Deadline: Sept 30th

CALL FOR BATTLE ARTISTS

Secret Walls is currently looking for new battle artists. Physical or digital, paint or pixel.

Deadline: Sept 30th

WEEK OF MAR 23

March 23, 2022 Ayana Hosten

BRONX ARTS COUNCIL EVENT CALENDAR

Promote your upcoming events by submitting them to be featured on the BCA website! Help them keep the Bronx creative culture connected!

Deadline: Rolling

COLLISSION PROJECT

The Collision Project is a diverse and flexible testing ground for artists and visionaries of all disciplines to collaborate and discover at Industry City. By inviting emerging and established contemporary artists, academics, and entrepreneurs across all industries who work—or aspire to work—within visual installation or performance in any medium, the Collision Project connects with the world through collaborative vision.

Deadline: Rolling

TEACHING ARTISTS & MURALISTS WANTED

Want to be more involved in the arts community? Projectivity is currently looking for Teaching Artists & Muralists to join their team of passionate artists making a difference in NYC.

CULTURAL PRODUCER SUBMISSIONS

Calling all BIPOC women creators ! It's finally here ! A multimedia platform that focuses on YOUR stories, YOUR loves, YOUR perspectives, and YOUR cultures - *SunKissed Media* has entered the chat. The SunKissed Media platform was created to amplify the voices and experiences of BIPOC women, including but not limited to those who identify with the LGBTQIA+ and differently-abled communities. They are currently hosting an open call for creators to submit original content.

Deadline- Unclear

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The DeVos Institute of Arts Management seeks a part-time Program Coordinator to assist in management of the Institute’s Executive Management Fellowship program. In 2022, this program will host approximately 15 executive leaders in Washington, D.C. for four weeks in July, as well as host the program’s 20th Anniversary Reunion, welcoming approximately 100 leading arts and cultural executives from around the world for an international symposium July 15-17. This position is ideal individuals with superior organizational and logistical skills, an orientation towards customer service and problem-solving, and an interest in the arts and cultural sector. Read about the Fellowship program here.

Deadline: Open until filled

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

The Deputy Director occupies a critical leadership role at Museum Hue, working closely with and reporting to the Executive Director, they will oversee development, communications, operations, and overall administrative management, including implementing strategic objectives and organizational initiatives. The Deputy Director works collaboratively with the staff to promote a highly functional, interactive, and dynamic team. They actively identify and increase efficiencies within workflow on a continual basis. This position motivates all members of the staff and models effective management skills.

Deadline: Open until filled

OPEN SPACE/EVENTS COORDINATOR

Uptown Grand Central is currently looking for an Open Space / Events Coordinator. They will develop, design and deliver programs and services as part of Uptown’s five-year initiative to build organizational capacity and respond to neighborhood needs. The role of the Coordinator will be to be inquisitive and forward-thinking in analyzing upcoming neighborhood challenges, then developing creative and timely responses. Projects may include: Open Streets and Open Restaurants; programming in the 125th Street Plaza and along the East 125th Street and Park Avenue corridors; cultural events such as Make Music New York, the Grandscale Mural Project, Harlem Restaurant Week, Harlem Fitness Week and the Harlem Night Market; neighborhood history-gathering and storytelling; civic engagement; and facilitating relationship-building between our diverse stakeholders.

Deadline: Open until filled

MUSEUM EDUCATION PRACTICUM

The Museum Education Practicum provides an in-depth look at museum education from the guidance of the Studio Museum’s knowledgeable educators. This course is designed to provide emerging museum and arts educators with an intensive training program. The curriculum includes seminars, professional talks, presentations and opportunities to learn about our education programs. Participants gain firsthand experience facilitating and developing tactics and strategies that deal with adult, school, youth and family audiences. While exploring both theory and practice, participants will enter into a very specific conversation around artists of African descent, contemporary art practice and programmatic strategies.

Deadline: Mar 28th

PROGRAM MANAGER

A4 is seeking a new member to join their team! The Programs Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and day-to-day management of all artist- and arts organization-focused programs of A4

Deadline: Mar 28th

CALL FOR HAITIAN ARTISTS

Mr. Jérémie Robert, Consul General of the Consulate General of France in New York, will host an art exhibition featuring 25 Artists of Haitian descent on Saturday June 25, 2022 on behalf of The Haitian Roundtable.

Deadline: Mar 31st

LOBBY EXHIBITION

Chashama is currently looking for large paintings and framed photographs and/or other works on paper to be hung in five lobbies throughout Manhattan.

Deadline: Mar 31st

THE NEW YORK FELLOWSHIP

The New York Fellowship is a 6-month grant which takes place in New York City. Fellows may seek new creative inspiration through open-ended exploration, participate in workshops or training programs, or conduct focused research. A group of fellows participate in the program at any given time, forming a supportive community and providing additional opportunities for dialogue and collaboration across countries and fields. One cohort begins in January and another cohort begins in July. ACC provides full funding and comprehensive logistical and programmatic support so that fellows have the time and freedom to immerse themselves in the cultural life of New York City.

Deadline: Mar 31st

THE INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP GRANT

The Individual Fellowship Program supports individuals—or up to two collaborators—pursuing research or creative inquiry across cultures. This may take the form of observation tours, specialized training, dissertation fieldwork, or other non-commercial creative, scholarly, or professional activity. As in all ACC programs, the emphasis is on process-driven activities that enable cultural immersion, dialogue, relationship-building, collaboration, or the exchange of knowledge among peers.

Deadline: Mar 31st

CRE8IV TRANSFORMATION MURALS ARTIST CALL

CRE8IV Transformational Art works to encourage and enhance cultural life through public art by facilitation, recognition, and financial support of such. As part of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB), the CRE8IV initiative is looking to produce murals throughout the Rockford, IL region. RACVB is soliciting artists with mural experience to produce large-scale works of art on exterior walls.

Deadline: Apr 1st

CURATOR

Asian Arts Initiative is a multi-disciplinary and community-based arts center in Philadelphia that advances racial equity and understanding, activating artists, youth, and their communities through creative practice and dialogue grounded in the diverse Asian American experience. The Curator is responsible for setting the creative direction of the organization, in close conversation with contemporary understandings of the field, and in support of exciting local and national contemporary artists of color.

Deadline: Apr 1st

WOMEN OF WYOMING MURAL PROJECT

Wyoming has historically created a space for women to be the first of their kind. Wyoming lead the nation giving women the right to vote. Wyoming also elected an entirely female town government dubbed the “petticoat government.” It is home to female tribal leaders, ranchers, artists, writers, conservationists and jump starters. For the 2022 mural theme, the Casper Mural Project wishes to salute these inspiring “Women of Wyoming.”

Deadline: Apr 1st

LEGION ST MURAL PROJECT

The Public Art Committee of Johnson City, TN is seeking qualifications from artists or art teams for the commission of a painted mural or painted mural/mosaic to be located on Legion Street in downtown Johnson City.

Deadline: Apr 7th

MT VERNON & YONKERS ARTS INITIATIVE GRANTS

ArtsWestchester is pleased to announce that the 2022-2023 Mount Vernon Arts Initiative and Yonkers Arts Initiative grant opportunities are now available. These Initiatives are designed to help local artists and nonprofit arts & culture organizations in Yonkers and Mount Vernon create new work, build capacity, and contribute to their city’s community-building and economic development efforts.

Deadline: Apr 7th

COAL + ICE CLIMATE CHANGE POSTER

To translate the urgency of the global climate emergency into motivation for change, Asia Society, supported by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, is launching the COAL + ICE Climate Posterator and Climate Change Poster Design Prizes. Held in conjunction with COAL + ICE, an immersive documentary photography and video exhibition that visualizes the climate crisis at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in Spring 2022, the initiative is a global call to respond to a global emergency, presented in collaboration with Amplifier.

Deadline: Apr 8th

VARIOUS POSITIONS

Van Mural Fest (VMF) is hiring for several positions including Volunteer Manager, Production Manager, Festival Organizers, and CADD Contractors! By joining the team, you'll work alongside a talented and innovative team that's making an extraordinary impact in the community.

NORTH VALLEY COMPLEX RFQ

Through Oregon’s Percent for Art in Public Places Program, the Oregon Arts Commission and the Department of Administrative Services seeks to commission artworks for three exterior locations at the North Valley Complex, a newly renovated building in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Deadline: Apr 11th

QUICK GRANT

The Quick Grant program awards reimbursement funds up to $600 to California artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, and cultural producers, and San Francisco/San Jose nonprofit arts administrators to participate in professional development activities that build administrative capacity, hone business skills, and strengthen the financial sustainability of the grantee’s practice, area of cultural production, or arts organization. Applications are due on the 15th of the month with a one-month turnaround. Applications received after the 15th of a given month will be reviewed in the following month's application cycle.

Deadline: Apr 15th

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

HRT Zine: A collection of trans art and writing on hormone replacement therapy is hosting a call for submissions. They are looking for any art, writing (drawings, essays, comic strips, photos, short stories, prints, confessions, collages, poems, diary entries), anything related to your trans experience with HRT that can be printed in black and white.

Deadline: Apr 15th

PLEASANT ST MURAL

The City of Pawtucket, RI is seeking qualifications from visual artists in association with our 2022 Pleasant Street Mural Project, made possible in part by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

Deadline: Apr 15th

BELLE SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Belle Sherman Elementary School in Ithaca, NY is looking for proposals by mural artists to paint a prominent outdoor 1,135 sq ft social justice themed mural. Total budget of $5000 includes materials. Winning proposal will be selected by the community.

Deadline: Apr 16th

2022 ARTS ON THE BLOCK

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Arts on the Block is a grassroots initiative designed to support small local organizations and block associations to increase attendance to their neighborhood block parties and/or single block festivals. A limited number of small grants of up to $750 are available through this initiative. Funds are specifically earmarked for arts activities open to all block party and single block festival participants, and can only be used for artist fees

Deadline: Apr 18th

RIDGEWOOD RESVOIR MURAL CONTEST

NYC H2O is now accepting entries for a Mural Contest for our new storage container at the Ridgewood Reservoir.

Deadline: Apr 18th

GRANDE FACADE RFP

The Richards Boulevard Office Complex (RBOC) is a large office complex comprised of four office towers, an expansive courtyard with a public dining hall, cafe, retail spaces, and a parking structure. The campus is located in the Sacramento River District at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. This RFP seeks an Artist or Artist Team to design a 2-D image for an approximately 45 feet tall screen that partially wraps the exterior of the RBOC parking garage. A section of screen is visible on three sides of the structure comprising a total length of approximately 250 feet.

Deadline: Apr 22nd

CITY OF REVERE BUTLER CIRCLE MURAL

The Revere Public Arts Commission seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop a mural for the Butler Circle MBTA Wall. The wall faces a busy rotary entering Revere Beach, which attracts over 900,000 people each year to its coastline, making it a prime location for a mural. There is a $5 entry fee for this call.

Deadline: Apr 25th

POINT PINES UNDERPASS MURAL

Revere is a city with rich history located approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) from downtown Boston. Founded as North Chelsea in 1846, it was renamed in 1871 after theAmerican Revolutionary War Patriot Paul Revere. In 1914, the Town of Revere was incorporated as a city and has a population of app. 62,186 residents. Revere beach is the first public beach in the country. The Public Art Commission is currently requesting proposals for a mural for an underpass.Successful art will have an immediate visual impact, will be welcoming, positive, intriguing, and engaging to individuals of all ages including families with children. The commission is open to all types of art including representational work which celebrates the unique history and culture of the city of Revere as well as bold, abstract and modern art. There is a $5 fee for this call.

Deadline: Apr 25th

PORTABLE WORKS FOR CITY OF TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION

As part of the Tampa Convention Center Renovation project, the City of Tampa is seeking to purchase existing works of art to consider for purchase. Submitted artworks will be reviewed by the selection committee. The objective is to purchase and install a curated body of work that is an expression of the City of Tampa—its character, environment, diversity, and beauty.

Deadline: Apr 29th

TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION

Tampa is a very progressive City in a tremendous growth stage for development of a modern urban environment with entrepreneurs committed to over $3 billion dollars of investment in the immediate area of Tampa Convention Center (TCC) and the Tampa Riverwalk. This area is comprised of additional amenities such as the Amalie Arena, Sparkman Wharf / Channelside Entertainment District, Harbour Island, many new downtown residential units, along with more under construction and additional development already slated. There are multiple opportunities available at the site for different types of art.

Deadline: Apr 29th

WOMEN OF WORTH

Sign up today and nominate a Woman of Worth. Ten individuals will each be awarded $20,000 to support their philanthropic initiative, mentorship from the L’Oréal Paris network and a national platform to share their story. One will be named this year’s National Honoree, receiving an additional $25,000 towards their philanthropic endeavors.

Deadline: Apr 30th

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Every year, the Studio Museum offers an eleven-month residency for three local, national, or international artists working in any media. Individuals selected for the residency receive institutional guidance and professional development, research support, studio space, and a stipend paid out over the course of the residency. In addition to their time in the studio, artists participate in Museum public programs and educational studio visits with community partners. A culminating exhibition features the work of the artists in residence.

Deadline: Apr 30th

TOWARDS 2040: CREATIVE LEADER FELLOWSHIP

Words Beats & Life is building a future in which freedom, liberation and radical love are the foundation of our work; systems and spaces are truly accessible to anyone; communities support and invest in each other; and youth and educators are at the center of our collective success. In 2020, they convened to start imagining what the collective work, through Hip Hop culture, could achieve by 2040. One thing that was clear is that in order to make change, there needs to be more leaders from underrepresented communities in the arts, culture and creative sectors. This fellowship will recruit five creative leaders from the Hip Hop Community in the US through an open call and application process.

Deadline: Apr 30th

SHIPYARD UNDERPASS MURAL PROJECT

The City of Green Bay seeks to commission an artist(s) to create site-specific exterior murals that will aesthetically enhance the vertical support structures for the Don A. Tillman Bridge next to The Shipyard.

Deadline: May 5th

Velvetpark LGBTQ+ Visual Artist Residency

Velvetpark’s Visual Arts Residency awards an LGBTQ+ artist with six months of workspace in Brooklyn to explore and complete a project or body of work.

Deadline: May 14th

LATINX ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

TLP Artist in Residence is invited to be part of the NYU academic community for 4-6 months. A.I.R’s have a unique opportunity to shape the contemporary/historic dialogue surrounding Latinx Art & Culture. In addition, our A.I.R. receives invaluable resources toward creating a solo/group presentation at NYU

Deadline: May 16th

LATINX CURATORIAL PROJECTS

TLP accepts exhibition proposals from curators, scholars, & artists annually to develop an exhibition exploring issues of relevance to our evolving community. We welcome proposals on all topics/themes of relevance and impact to our community.

Deadline: May 16th

EVOLUTION GRANT

Art Fluent’s grant cycle is now open to individual artists through an international open call. The Evolution Grant will provide unrestricted funding to an individual artist with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and a demonstrated commitment to their art. $1,000 is awarded to one visual artist each grant cycle. Unrestricted funds applied toward any expense to enhance the artist’s ability to create work. There is a $35 application fee.

Deadline: Jun 11th

THE INCUBATOR: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP

The Incubator: Fiscal Sponsorship supports emerging cultural and artistic projects that have strong artistic merit and that align with Brooklyn Arts Council’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the borough. The Incubator provides the coaching and administrative support needed to propel artists to the next level.

Deadline: Jun 17th

PUBLIC SPACE ACTIVATION FUND (PAF)

Public-Space Activation Fund (PAF) supports temporary outdoor creative enhancement or engagement projects on streets, sidewalks, or adjacent spaces within public view.

Deadline: July 1st

WEEK OF FEB 23RD

February 23, 2022 Ayana Hosten

ALL IN NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT

CitizensNYC makes direct cash grants for neighborhood-led projects, and neighborhood businesses that improve the quality of life in New York City. We are providing $1 million in grants to New Yorkers on the front lines of rebuilding our city.

Eligibility: New York City

Deadline: Rolling

SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MANAGER

Reporting to the Deputy Director for Percent for Art, the School Construction Projects Manager is responsible for facilitating all the steps associated with commissioning new permanent artworks in schools, in collaboration with the School Construction Authority and the Department of Education through the Public Art for Public Schools program. A key component of this work is extensive interagency coordination and outreach to artists, community members, and civic organizations, which the Projects Manager facilitates. Additionally, the Projects Manager maintains project files and image registry, and occasionally conducts research about public and visual art-related topics. When needed, the Projects Manager represents the program to the field at public meetings or panel convenings.

STOCHASTIC LABS SUMMER RESIDENCY

The Stochastic Labs offers fully-sponsored residencies to engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Residencies include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated work space, shop access, a $1,000 monthly stipend and a budget for materials.

Deadline: Rolling

ADOBE CREATIVE RESIDENCY COMMUNITY FUND

The Adobe Creative Residency program supports creators of visual digital work, offering grants of $500–$5,000 for either a portfolio project or a paid Adobe project commission.

Deadline: Rolling

OPEN CALL FOR PUBLIC ART

Culture Lab LIC is hosting a Call For Indoors Public Art. They are looking for artists to display work in several lobbies around LIC. Only 2D wall art. This call is open ended but the first show goes up in two weeks.

Deadline: Rolling

FELLOWSHIP LEADER

This role will act as the lead educator and coordinator of More Art’s Engaging Artists Fellowship program for emerging socially-engaged artists. This position will require some after hours and weekend work, in addition to regular business hours for an average of 16 hours per week. The weekly time commitment varies month-to-month, averaging out to approximately 16 hours/2 days per week. Engaging Artists (EA) is More Art’s core program geared towards early career/emerging artists working in public art and social engagement. The program is two-tiered to include an annual artist-in-residence for 1 artist (which carries a commission of $8,000+) and a year-long workshop-based professional development Fellowship for 8 artists. Specifically, the Fellowship Leader will guide the latter, developing and leading a robust curriculum tailored for the EA Fellowship cohort, and facilitating a collaborative, productive, and safe environment for the group.

Date Posted: Jan 20th

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Abrons Arts Center is the interdisciplinary arts center of Henry Street Settlement. Abrons supports the presentation of innovative artistic practices on the Lower East Side; cultivates artists in all stages of their creative development through educational programs, commissions, and residencies; and serves as an intersection of cultural engagement for local, national, and international audiences and arts-workers. The Associate Producer reports to the Artistic Director and is responsible for a range of administrative and producorial duties related to Abrons Arts Center’s exhibitions, live performances, events, and AIRspace Residency programs.

Date Posted: Feb 9th

FABRICATOR/ STUDIO TECHNICAN

Artist, Jordan Casteel's studio is currently looking for a short term deadline centric contract with potential for semi-consistent work. Hours and dates are flexible in collaboration with Studio Manager but MUST be prepared to work long hours over a short period of time to meet specific deadlines. IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY REQUIRED.

Date posted: Feb 14th

ASSOCIATE FOR ADMINISTRATION - ASIAN ART

The Department of Asian Art is one of The Met’s most active curatorial departments with a large curatorial and conservation staff responsible for studying, displaying, and creating access to the over 36,000 objects in its collection. The Associate for Administration plays an integral role in executing and coordinating the daily tasks necessary for the smooth operations of the Department. S/he is responsible for performing a range of clerical and administrative tasks, including general office and departmental administration, external communications, supporting the department’s purchases, and coordinating staff travel.

Date Posted: Feb 14th

SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM INTERNS

Are you Interested in public art? Passionate about social change? Join More Art’s team and get hands-on experience organizing, promoting, and producing dynamic public art projects across New York City.

Date Posted: Feb 15th

PROGRAM MANAGER

As Program Manager, at City Labs, you will work on a team that includes a Program Designer and the current Program Manager, who manages and schedules field staff, and is often on the street supervising and ensuring the quality of Street Lab's pop-ups across the city. The Program Manager will be responsible for overall planning and production of all 250+ events during the season, serving as “mission control,” with a special focus on frequent, high-quality communication with partners involved in each location. Street Lab is a nonprofit that creates and shares programs for public space across New York City. Using custom-designed installations, they pop up in parks, plazas, and other public spaces to offer places to gather around reading, drawing, and creative experiences for all ages.

Date Posted: Feb 15th

EXHIBITION COORDINATOR

The Exhibitions Coordinator is responsible for the planning, design, budgeting, preparation, coordination, installation, maintenance, and de-installation of artworks in relation to El Museo del Barrio’s upcoming Spring/Fall 2022 exhibitions. This includes all artworks presented in El Museo del Barrio’s galleries and exhibition spaces, as well as special projects presented in other spaces, including performances in El Teatro and all off-site presentations. Working hours may vary over the course of the project, and may be performed remotely and/or on-site, depending on needs and in accordance with the development of the exhibition.

Posted: Feb 16th

EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

El Museo del Barrio, founded by a coalition of Puerto Rican educators, artists, and activists, is the nation’s leading Latino and Latin American cultural institution. The Museum welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of these communities through its extensive Permanent Collection, varied exhibitions and publications, bilingual public programs, educational activities, festivals, and special events. The Education Programs Assistant is responsible for all aspects of booking and scheduling virtual and on-site group visits to the museum for schools, youth groups, colleges, universities, adult, and senior groups; and promoting virtual and on-site group visit programs to current and new audiences. The Education Programs Assistant will work closely with the Manager of Education and the Coordinator of School Programs to coordinate on-site education programs including virtual and on-site guided visits, hands-on art making workshops, storytelling workshops, cultural celebrations, and other education programs.

Date Posted: Feb 16th

PUBLIC ART ASSOCIATE

The Times Square Alliance seeks a Public Art Associate to support all aspects of its high-profile public art program, Times Square Arts. Times Square Arts, the public art program of the Times Square Alliance, invites contemporary artists to experiment and engage with one of the world's most iconic urban places - commissioning, producing, and presenting public art throughout Times Square’s plazas, vacant spaces, and digital billboards.

Date Posted: Feb 21st

PRODUCER OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Pioneer Works seeks a Producer of Public Programs to join our growing Production team. The Producer of Public Programs is responsible for overseeing the seamless production and execution of public programs and events–both live and digital– at Pioneer Works, including: concerts, author talks, panels, performances, and exhibition openings.

Date Posted: Feb 21st

DIGITAL CURATOR

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture seeks an experienced and driven digital curator who will be dedicated to developing, implementing, and coordinating processes around the Schomburg Center’s rich digital holdings and lay the foundation of the Center’s grant funded digital curation initiative.

Date Posted: Feb 21st

NYC ART LEAGUE

Interested in becoming involved with the NYC Art League? Contact UP Magazine.

Date Posted: Feb 21st

ART CALL: WELL BEHAVED AN EXHIBITION OF REBEL WOMEN

"How do you define your womanhood?This exhibition seeks art of all mediums focusing on the struggles and successes of women's empowerment and the constant threat of going back. This is not a call for still lifes or traditional landscapes. This is a call for art bringing robust energy and an unforgiving point of view."

Deadline: Feb 23rd

BRIDGE THE GAP: SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR ARTISTS

"Bridge the Gap: Social Media Strategy for Artists led by Breana Vazquez from BCA offers an interactive three-week workshop series, that will focus on developing a plan to increase exposure on social media. By identifying the WHO, WHERE and HOW, BCA will bridge the gap between you and your audience. This workshop will run virtually on Thursdays starting next week on 2/24 until 3/10 (5:30pm EST)"

Class Held: Feb 24th

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

The Latinx Project is looking for a talented Program Administrator to join their team. The Program Administrator will help direct and improve the efficiency of the Latinx Project daily operations. This person will be responsible for overall budget management; arts programs management, including preparation and execution of programs; data and content management; events management; and managing faculty and student relations and communications.

Deadline: Feb 25th

SAGE INVEST IN PROGRESS

Sage, in partnership with the BOSS Network, has announced the launch of the Sage Invest in Progress grant, which will award up to $10K to 25 Black women entrepreneurs in support of helping them successfully grow their business.

Deadline: Feb 25th

WOODSTOCK, IL PUBLIC MURAL

Woodstock is the arts and culture focal point of McHenry County, Illinois. The Historic Woodstock Square is home to the Woodstock Opera House, Stage Left Café, and numerous other arts and entertainment venues. In its most recent downtown development plan, the City identified the creation of public art in the Woodstock Square Historic District as a goal. The commissioning of a new mural in the historic district is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to give residents and visitors opportunities to engage with the arts.

Deadline: Feb 25th

JRUE & LAUREN SOCIAL IMPACT FUND

The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund) is offering a third round of funding to underserved Black-owned businesses and nonprofits. The focus of the grants will be in the Greater Milwaukee, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles areas with priority given to organizations focused on social impact and creating a more equitable future for underserved communities.

Deadline: Feb 25th

CALL FOR ARTIST: TRAIL OF OF TEARS ART SHOW

The Trail of Tears Art Show (TOTAS) began in 1972 to foster the development of painting as a form of expressing Native American heritage in the Cherokee Nation and neighboring areas. The first few shows were held in a rain shelter at the Tsa La Gi Amphitheater, in the area we know now as the Cherokee Heritage Center. In 1975, TOTAS was the first major temporary exhibition of the Cherokee National Museum. In 2021, TOTAS celebrated its 50th annual event, which for the first time was held virtually and in person. The show has expanded its categories and prizes for artists over the years, becoming the longest-running juried Native American art show in Oklahoma.TOTAS is open to all citizens 18 and over of a federally recognized Native American tribe

Deadline: Feb 25th

CREATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Creative Community Leadership Institute (CCLI) is an intensive, cohort-based training program with the real-world practice for artists, culture bearers, community organizers, community development practitioners, and other leaders seeking to deepen their impact in creative community building. Participants must reside in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Deadline: Feb 27th

PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

CALL // City as Living Laboratory works with artists, scientists, and residents of urban communities to create sustainable solutions for urgent environmental issues including climate, equity and health. We help people connect environmental challenges to personal experience and take action. The Programs and Operations Manager will advance CALL’s mission by overseeing New York City programmatic initiatives, virtual events, fundraising events, and pilot programs, with an eye on the complete schedule of CALL’s total programmatic calendar and the general operations of the studio. If you believe that artist-led projects can make a difference in the world, have a track record of contributing to impactful events or public programs, and excel at distilling big visions to measurable actions, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for to join our team.

Posted: Feb 16th

Deadline: Feb 28th

PILOT FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUST ART PRACTITIONERS PROGRAM

Deadline: Feb 28th

2022 COLOR THE CURB

The District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), in partnership with the District of Department of Transportation (DDOT), seeks District-based artists experienced in large-scale exterior murals, youth engagement, and community-based projects to design and install ground murals in the intersections near three schools in Ward 7 of Washington, DC. Selected artists will be awarded grant funds to be used for design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel, and project management.

Deadline: Feb 28th

HARLEM ARTCRAWL ON GOVERNORS ISLAND

The ArtCrawl Harlem Boundaries & Connections residency house is located on the scenic setting of Governors Island, NYC. The program is ideal for artist who do not have access to functional studio space in which to work, exhibit and safely engage the community. Here, artists and curators in residence meet with ArtCrawl Harlem staff, conduct research, and produce work.

Deadline: Feb 28th

MUSEUM EDUCATOR

The Bronx Museum’s Education Department focuses on arts programs which empower students to express themselves, develop deep and career-enhancing skills, and see themselves as agents of change in their immediate communities and the world. The Bronx Museum envision and work toward the museum as a more equitable space where marginalized voices, particularly those of youth, can be heard. Reporting directly to the Education Programs Manager but also receiving assignments from and communicating with other Education staff, the primary responsibility of the Museum Educator is to lead comprehensive arts education programs, including school partnerships, teen programs, family programs and group visits.

Deadline: Mar 1st

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Dia Art Foundation seeks a Development Assistant based in its office in New York City. This is a full-time, entry-level role providing administrative support across various operations of the development department. Reporting to the Director of Development and under the general oversight of the Deputy Director of Advancement, the position provides key support to a small and busy development team. The role will offer opportunities for skills development and experience with a full range of development activities in arts nonprofits, including membership, patron group management, and fundraising events.

Deadline: Mar 1st

MOS INDONESIA

MOS is always in motion on the quest for new opportunities, new cities, new adventures to add more and more colours to this crazy world! MOS is growing and welcomes Indonesia on the map!

Deadline: Mar 1st

CURATORIAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Deadline: Mar 1st

EXHIBITION SUPPORT

Deadline: Mar 1st

MULTI YEAR PROGRAM SUPPORT

Deadline: Mar 1st

CURATORIAL COORDINATOR

A leader of traveling exhibitions, the American Federation of Arts (AFA) seeks a Curatorial Coordinator. Founded in 1909, the AFA is dedicated to enriching the public’s experience and understanding of the visual arts through traveling exhibitions presented at museums around the world.

Deadline: Mar 4th

BK50 NOMINATIONS

Coming this May, Brooklyn Magazine will be be announcing their second annual list of “Brooklyn’s 50 Most Fascinating People” … They are looking for submissions, suggestions, tips and admonitions. Who are the most fascinating (not necessarily young, famous, powerful, nice or sexy) people in Brooklyn right now?

Deadline: Mar 4th

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR

The Queens Museum is looking for a Finance & Administration Coordinator. The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented administrator with strong computing, accounting and interpersonal skills who brings a customer-service approach to Finance and HR functions. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Coordinator supports the Director of Finance in the overall smooth running of Financial and Accounting functions, including AR/AP processes, payment processing, vendor account management, monthly reconciliation and year-end reports and audits.

Deadline: Mar 6th

EL MATADERO CURATORIAL RESIDENCY

Matadero’s Centre for Artists in Residence, and LOOP, through an agreement with Fabra i Coats and Centre d’Arts Santa Mònica offer this joint call, which has the specific goals of providing work space, economic resources, institutional support and international visibility to a curator from any background. The residency is divided into two periods: an initial stay in Barcelona in May -supported and managed by LOOP in partnership with Fabra i Coats: Fábrica de Creación and Centre d’Arts Santa Mònica-, and a second stay in Madrid in June, managed by the Matadero Centre for Artists in Residence. As a result of the residency, the curator will take part in an exhibition around the idea of ‘Home’ as the central axis, to be held at Centre d’Arts Santa Mònica in September 2022.

Deadline: Mar 7th

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Laundromat Project is seeking a Development Coordinator. The individual in this new position will play an integral role within the Development Team, providing critical administrative support to a busy and fast-paced development department. The Coordinator will assist in the administration and implementation of fundraising strategies which generate resources for the organization, furthering our ability to build lasting power within our communities.

Deadline: Mar 7th

MAKER’S MARK VERRE EGLOMISE COMMISSION

LexArts Inc. in association Maker’s Mark Distillery seeks artists to create a Verre Eglomise commissioned work that celebrates the history of handmade craftsmanship in Maker’s Mark bourbon and the importance of water and nature in the distilling process. This artwork will be a focal point in a new bar area of the Victorian Homeplace where guests begin their distillery tour experience. Our goal is to commission proposals by three experienced Verre Eglomise artists for the site with the expectation of realizing one of the proposals by Fall 2022.

Deadline: Mar 10th

CURATORIAL FELLOW FOR ASIAN AMERICAN ART

This position is located in the Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Curatorial Office. The employee provides research and administrative support that serve the Curatorial Departments' research, exhibits, development & management of collections and public service to initiate and propose related projects.

Deadline: Mar 10th

ASIAN WOMEN GIVING CIRCLE

Asian Women Giving Circle (AWGC) believes culture is an essential part of any strategy for social change. We support Asian American women-led organizations and individual artists in NYC who are using arts and culture to bring about progressive social transformation and raise awareness and catalyze action around critical issues that affect Asian American women, girls and families

Deadline: Mar 11th

WELLNESS FLIER COMPETITION

BAC Wellness Studio is going to be popping up all over Brooklyn. QR codes will be installed at partner sites to bring BAC Wellness Studio programs off the screen and into Brooklyn neighborhoods. Brooklyn Arts Council invites visual artists to submit images of how Brooklynites are embodying, nurturing, and fighting for wellness. Three winners will receive $500 each and their images will be incorporated on QR code posters that will make up BAC Wellness Studio QR Code Healing Installations.

Deadline: Mar 13th

EMERGING BRONX VOICES

BronxArtSpace (BAS) invited applicants with a strong affiliation with the Bronx to submit proposals for a thematic group exhibition to be presented at BAS. The exhibition will be on view Apr-May 2022. Applicants should be from or currently live or work in the Bronx.

Deadline: Mar 13th

2022 INCUBATOR FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERS OF COLOR

The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color, a free program that will provide leadership training and community support for up to 16 arts administrators from April – September 2022. NYFA is implementing the learnings from the inaugural session to enhance program outcomes for this second session, which will be held both in-person and online. By fostering the professional development of leaders of Color, we aim to encourage the sustainability and success of their organizations, and the equitability and diversity of the arts industry.

Deadline: Mar 14th

DESIGN RESEARCH INTERNS

Public Policy Lab is a nonprofit innovation lab for government working with government agencies—and the communities they serve—to design better public services. Summer 2022 Interns expected project activities include working on research plans, designing stimuli for research activities, synthesizing and generating visual representations of research findings, filming and photographing research activities, developing preliminary service and tool prototypes, collaboratively designing and testing prototypes with stakeholders, refining prototypes for real-world piloting, training project partners, evaluating program outcomes and impact, and documenting all of these activities in print and digital formats.

Date Posted: Feb 16th

Deadline: Mar 14th

DESIGN FELLOW

Public Policy Lab is a nonprofit innovation lab for government working with government agencies—and the communities they serve—to design better public services. Fellows will contribute to PPL organizational activities, from project development to communications and events, and to all phases of PPL project work, from ethnographic research to evaluation.

Date Posted: Feb 16th

Deadline: March 14th

MANHATTAN AVE WALL MURAL

The Town of Greenburgh (Westchester County), through the Office of the Department of Community Development and Conservation, seeks letters of interest from artists with demonstrated exceptional experience in mural development, and particularly artists with an ability to authentically depict African American images through realistic renderings. The selected artist will work directly with the Town of Greenburgh through a subcommittee of the Town’s Black Lives Matter Committee, an existing Mural Committee, that has planned and envisioned the exhibit as described below. The Town seeks an artist to bring the Town's and Mural Committee’s vision to fruition.

Deadline: March 15th

SUNNY DAYZ MURAL FESTIVAL OPEN CALL

Sunny Dayz Mural Festival has launched their open call looking for 2-5 female identifying and non binary artists (National & Global) to paint in Oklahoma this year.

Deadline: Mar 16th

ARTISTS OLD TOWN PLAZA MURAL

The City of Pompano Beach will commission an artist for a work for hire mural to be installed on the back-exterior wall located at 60 & 50 NE 1st Ave. The approximate size of the wall is 130’ long by 17’ high. The wall is located in the Innovation and Creative Arts District adjacent to the historic core of the City. The mural will be a significant gateway to downtown.

Deadline: Mar 17th

FIS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TOWER PUBLIC ART

Three-dimensional (3D) object of art situated at FIS’ new corporate headquarters tower and adjacent to Alfred duPont Place with a focus on specified mediums: digital art projected onto stone substrate.

Deadline: Mar 18th

RFQ SOUTH HAVEN, MI

South Haven VanBuren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, working together with the South Haven Center for the Arts, is seeking qualifications for an artist or artist teams to create proposals for a site-specific sculpture and public artwork in South Haven, Michigan.

Deadline: Mar 19th

VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP IN VISUAL ARTS

The Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is pleased to administer, with support from the New York Community Trust, the 2022 Van Lier Fellowship. This year, the fellowship will be awarded to a NYC based Asian American visual artist who seeks to make an impact on the Asian American community to help develop new or existing work.

Deadline: Mar 20th

NEW CITY CRITICS

Urban Design Forum and The Architectural League are launching a fellowship program to empower new, fearless, and diverse voices to challenge the ways we understand, design, and develop our cities. The fellowship will support the development of five critics from underrepresented backgrounds through guest lectures and workshops, research guidance, mentorship opportunities, networking, and production of new critical projects in Urban Omnibus and other leading publications. Through public programs and other channels, the fellowship will encourage a more expansive conversation on the future of cities.

Deadline: Mar 23th

TANGELO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

Deadline: The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop artwork for the Tangelo Park Community Center to be constructed in Orlando Florida. Tangelo Park is a historically Black community with a proud heritage.

Deadline: Mar 27th

JERSEY CITY INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP

The goal of the Individual Artist Fellowship program is to provide residents of Jersey City who are exploring a career in the arts with an unrestricted grant to support and supplement their creative output over the year. Awards recognize exceptional creative work and the impact and engagement of the artist within the local community.

Deadline: Mar 28th

CREATING CHANGE FROM THE BOTTOM UP MURAL EXHIBITION

The “Creating Change From the Bottom Up” Project presents an opportunity for selected artists or artist teams to design and create in an innovative, urban style painted mural for The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Volunteer Center located in North Haven, CT.

Deadline: Mar 31st

SIX FOOT PLATFORM

The Six Foot Platform is an experimental are & performance program, inviting Brooklyn-based artists in all mediums to activate a 6x6 platform at the intersection of Washington and Water St, Dumbo’s most inconic Block, for a single summer Saturday from 1-8pm.

Deadline: Apr 1st

ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE MURAL

The City of Cedar Rapids and Advocates for Social Justice are partnering in an effort to install a mural that celebrates our diverse community and calls attention to social and racial justice on the Five Season Parking Ramp. We are seeking information on qualification from artists who are interested in creating an original mural at this site. We are open to a wide variety of artistic styles, but are seeking artwork with themes that align with the goals and mission of Advocates for Social Justice

Deadline: Apr 6th

CLIMATE CHANGE RESIDENCY

Santa Fe Art Institute’s thematic residency program is open to individual artists, Collaborations, and families of all artistic disciplines whose work addresses the global impact of climate change. Awards of $500 are also available to selected BIPOC artists residing in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Texas, or Oklahoma.

Deadline: Apr 10th

ABBEY MURAL PRIZE

The Abbey Mural Prize aims to broaden support and recognition of the vital role that murals play in making public space more open and accessible. Grants are awarded to create or restore public murals, especially those that promote accessibility, serve local audiences, and inspire community dialogue.

Deadline: Apr 24th

ARTSTART GRANT

ArtStart Grant Program has been a catalyst for cultural activity in the local Newark arts community. The program offers mini-grants to community members, schools, non-profits and individual artists with the aim of nurturing a broad spectrum of arts and cultural activities involving young people and/or taking place in our neighborhoods. By seeding these innovative programs, Newark Arts continues to fulfill its mission of powering the arts in locations that are often overlooked by traditional programs, and stimulating economic and cultural activity on a hyper-local level.

Deadline: Apr 25th

WEEK OF DEC 22ND

December 21, 2021 Ayana Hosten

PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

Lincoln Center is a presenter of artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and community engagement, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) is seeking a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Professional Muralists to work on the NYC Mural Arts Project (NYCMAP). The aim of the program is to use a collaborative mural making process as a tool to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness, while engaging the broader community and Peers (people with lived experience with a mental illness) in mental health related discussions and art-related activities.

Eligibility: NYC based artists

Deadline: Dec 23rd @ 5p EST

PABST BLUE RIBBON ART CAN CONTEST

To celebrate the 10th Art Can Contest, Pabst Blue Ribbon invites artists to create and submit their Pabst Blue Ribbon inspired, two-toned Can Design! Ten winning designs will be selected and the artists will received $10,000 each.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: Dec 31st

AFROFUTURIST TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL

The MET is searching for interested teens for this unique and exciting opportunity to explore science fiction, art, history, technology, music, film, and Black cultures. This program invites young people to engage with Afrofuturism, the transdisciplinary creative mode that centers Black imagination and self-determination. Program participants attend workshops with artists, scholars, and experts; conduct research between the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and The Met’s libraries; develop programming in collaboration with educators, curators, staff, and interns; and connect with creative professionals as they develop their skills, network, and gain career experience.

Eligibility: NYC based High schoolers in 10th & 11th grade

Deadline: Jan 3rd @ 6p EST

LIVE MURAL BATTLE

Following the release of the Bronx Brewery Y-Series Blacktop Imperial Stout beer release on Saturday, January 15th, they will be hosting a live mural battle. They are looking for 3 artists to compete live in front of fans on the 15th at 6pm. Each artists will be provided a canvas to create a "Pets in NYC" themed art piece. Artists may choose to work with the preferred medium of your choice and will be given 1-hour to complete. Renowned Bronx artist, CES, will judge and announce the winner and all pieces will be donated to The Humane Society of Westchester.

MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR

Museum Professionals Seminar is a program designed to provide professional development inspired by the Studio Museum’s mission. The Seminar is a series of educational workshops aimed at supporting museum professionals looking to incubate, ideate, and network. The program promotes discussion, interaction, and exposure with special attention to skill-building and career-readiness. Workshops will include exchanges with staff and leadership from the Studio Museum, thinking about the theoretical and practical perspectives pertaining to arts and culture work. Seminar sessions will be hosted virtually.

Deadline: Jan 10th @ 11:59p EST

DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Native Arts & Cultures Foundation is hiring! Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Digital and Social Media Coordinator is responsible for sharing the stories of NACF artists and programs with our online community. The position will work closely with the Multimedia Manager and Lead Graphic Designer and interface with programmatic and development staff and consultants. NACF operates as a remote office, and this position is fully remote with no geographic requirements

Deadline: Jan 10th

GRANT MANAGER

Native Arts & Cultures Foundation is hiring! The Grants Manager is responsible for all NACF grant writing, grant reporting, and grant research for local, state and federal grants.

Deadline: Jan 10th

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS

The Native Arts and Cultures Organization (NACF) is seeking a Community Engagement and Events Manager for the Center for Native Arts and Cultures (CNAC). Located in Portland, Oregon, CNAC is the home for NACF’s artists, education programs and outreach activities. The Community and Events Manager will be responsible for fully utilizing this building to connect the community with NACF and highlight NACF artists to the community. This work will include facility rental, promoting education opportunities, managing volunteers and staff and networking within the community

Deadline: Jan 10th

ZINE CALL FOR PITCHES

The creators behind A Listening Session, a single issue zine, are accepting call for pitches. They would like to hear about women’s work behind hip-hop and reggaeton. They are interested in hearing from video girls, Djs, journalists, stylists and more.

Deadline: Jan 10th

ARTIST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

The Folger Institute Artist Research Fellowship is open to artists working in all media whose work would benefit from significant primary research. This includes, but is not limited to, visual artists, writers, dramaturgs, playwrights, performers, filmmakers, and composers

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: Jan 18th @ 11:59p EST

NELSON INTERNATIONAL MURAL FESTIVAL

The Nelson and District Arts Council is excited to present the fifth Nelson International Mural Festival happening August 2022 throughout Nelson, British Columbia Canada. Local, National and International artists will be selected.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: Jan 21st

NJ CLIMATE RESILIENCE PUBLIC ART PROJECT

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are pleased to present this call for artists as part of the Coastal Risk Communications Campaign. The Grant Program has selected three (3) New Jersey community-based organizations (CBO’s) to be paired with artists that specialize in environmental topics to create art installations in specific locations within New Jersey’s coastal zone. Selected artist(s) will be paired with the CBO’s to develop and implement an art project that is both artistically excellent, and communicates to the public coastal hazards impacts, risks and actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of climate impacts.

Eligibility: New Jersey residents or who live within 100 miles of the New Jersey state border.

Deadline: Jan 24th

ALBANY CREATIVE JUSTICE ART PROJECT

The Albany Creative Justice Art Project invites artists to submit proposals for the creation of a new, public artwork that will actively engage residents of Albany in creatively addressing past, present, and future issues of social justice in the city and region. Proposed projects should aim to address and prompt discussion on experiences of race, ethnicity, identity, and justice in Albany by inviting openness, exchange, and a healthier civic environment within the city.

Deadline: Feb 8th @4p EST

MACDOWELL FELLOWSHIP

MacDowell provides time, space, and an inspiring environment to artists of exceptional talent. A MacDowell Fellowship, or residency, consists of exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day for up to six weeks. There are no residency fees.

Deadline: Feb 10th @ 11:59p EST

TEXAS & NATIONAL QUALIFICATION LIST

Fort Worth Public Art has Opened the application for their Prequalified Artist List. Artists/artist teams in the United States who work in any media, with demonstrated public art experience, use of materials suitable for public indoor and outdoor settings, site-specific design, collaboration with other artists, designers, architects, engineers, fabricators, city officials, and staff should apply.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Feb 11th

CAFE ROYAL CULTURAL FOUNDATION NYC

Café Royal Cultural Foundation NYC will award an exhibition/project grant to artists creating paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs.

Eligibility: NYC residents

Deadline: Feb 14th @ 9a EST

OPEN ARTIST CALL 2023

The Shed’s Open Call is a commissioning program for early career artists. Selected participants will be supported with a commissioning fee of up to $15,000. Over the course of the Open Call program, each commission will be produced and designed in collaboration with The Shed’s artistic and production teams, who will work closely with each artist or collective throughout critical moments of the project’s development.

Eligibility: NYC based early career artist(s)

Deadline; Feb 21st @6p EST

START PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

StreetARToroto (StART) Partnership Program provides support and up to $60,000 in funding for large-scale projects that support the program’s mission to revitalize and engage communities through mural, street and graffiti art. StART values projects that are aligned with broader neighbourhood revitalization efforts and target areas of graffiti vandalism and is interested in partnering on projects that:

Eligibility: Toronto based artist(s), organizations, etc.

Deadline: Feb 22nd

STUDIO RELIEF PROGRAM

NARS Foundation’s current open call accepts rolling applications from NY based artists who are in need of temporary studio space and unable to afford it. he subsidized Studio Space will only be available for the stated period. Throughout this time, artists will have 24/7 access to their spaces and will be able to liaise with a diverse artistic community. The studio is a work-space only. Selected artists will be responsible for a $300 security deposit that is refundable at the end of their stay.

Eligibility: NY based

Deadline: Feb 27th

WEEK OF AUG 24th

August 26, 2021 Ayana Hosten

Repost from @blkmktvintage . Original Photo Credit: Getty Image of Florence Griffith Joyner aka Flo-Jo

PER SCHOLAS MURAL

Per Scholas, a national nonprofit that provides rigorous and tuition-free technology training across the United States, is currently undertaking a revitalization project in its Bronx National Headquarters and training campus. A key element of this project is the beautification of the space via the commission of a new mural to greet learners, staff, and visitors.

Eligibility: NYC based artists

GROUNDSWELL OPEN CALL

Groundswell is looking to expand artist roster for upcoming programing. Open roles include Teaching Artist, Lead Artist, Fabrication Artist, Workshop Facilitator, Mural Operations Support, and Artist in Training (AIT).

BUS SHELTER SHADE SCREEN ARTIST DESIGN

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture’s Public Art Program is requesting qualifications from professional artists to design perforated steel shade screens for multiple City of Phoenix bus shelters. The enhanced shade screens will be incorporated into bus shelters to improve the experience of transit users and promote a more walkable street. These goals are part of ongoing City efforts to become a HeatReady city and create a connected oasis of beautiful, walkable streets and public spaces. This is an excellent opportunity for professional 2D artists (painters, printmakers, muralists, graphic designers, weavers, fabric artist, etc.) to apply their talents to public works.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Aug 26th

ASSISTANT CURATOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART

Yale University seeks an Assistant Curator who will plan exhibitions, programs, and publications; direct conservation projects and gallery installations; lecture on aspects of the University’s holdings; initiate research on acquisitions, loans, and on the permanent collection; field public inquiries; and assume stewardship and donor cultivation responsibilities. The position will help sustain partnerships with local indigenous communities and wider communities that are represented in Yale’s collections.

NEW AMERICAN PAINTING MAGAZINE

New American Painting sponsors six juried competitions per year based on geographic region. The forty winners of each competition receive a four-page, full-color spread in New American Paintings magazine. New American Paintings has a targeted readership of more than ten thousand art collectors, art world professionals and art enthusiasts who have a deep interest in contemporary painting and discovering new artists.

Eligibility: Emerging or under recognized artists in Northeast (CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)

Deadline: Aug 31st

TONU BEAUCHAMP PRIZE IN CRITICAL ART WRITING

The Toni Beauchamp Prize in Critical Art Writing seeks to address that there are significant lack of venues and support for young and mid-career writers working across the US by recognizing writers that are dealing with the spirit of the age and unafraid to ask difficult questions. There is a first place prize of $3,000 dollars, and two runners up will receive $1,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 31st

HAWAI’I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK RESIDENCY

Artists of all artistic media can apply for this residency at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. It comes with a $2,000 stipend, housing, and more.

Deadline: Aug 31st

THE LUPIN AWARD

The Lupin Foundation, Atlanta Celebrates Photography sets out to find fresh thinkers with exciting novel ideas for creating a temporary public art exhibition in Atlanta which will use the power of photography as a catalyst for dialogue to stimulate cultural transformation. The artistic team (curator + artist, artist collective or individual artist) will determine the concept, content, and form of the exhibition. They will also be asked to contribute ideas for public programming with the aim of deepening the impact of the project. No media restrictions have been established in order to ensure maximum creativity for participating artists. However, it is a requirement that your project involve lens-based or photographic media as an integral part of the project but artists are encouraged to think widely and to explore this concept without restraint.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Sept 6th

HESTER ST RADICAL IMAGINATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE GRANT

Hester Street’s grant worth $50,000 supports organizations that use arts and culture based practices to aid projects that intersect climate and racial justice work. Applicants must work in New York City or Puerto Rico and be a 501(c)3, or have fiscal sponsorship by a nonprofit organization.

Deadline: Sept 9th

Eligibility: Applicants must work in New York City or Puerto Rico and be a 501(c)3 or have fiscal sponsorship by a 501(c)3.

BEAM PROJECTS OPEN CALL

Beam Center seeks design proposals for ambitious public artworks that will be brought to life through collaborations between youth and creative big thinkers. Projects will be realized at each of our three 2022 Beam Project sites: in New Hampshire (NH), on Governors Island (GI), and in a local NYC community. Artists are invited to submit proposals for any or all of these three sites. Winning proposals will be selected by a committee composed of Beam Center staff, youth, past project designers, and community members

Deadline: Sept 12th @ 11:59p EST

LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT GRANT

LMCC’s Creative Engagement is an arts funding program that provides seed grants to individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that offer Manhattan communities diverse artistic experiences. Each year, the program supports over 150 arts projects in Manhattan, including concerts, performances, public art, exhibitions, screenings, festivals, workshops, readings and more. Through this grant program LMCC will award over $500,000 for projects serving communities from Inwood to the Battery taking place between January 1–December 31, 2022.

Deadline: Sept 14th @ 5p EST

LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL CREATIVE LEARNING GRANT

LMCC’s Creative Learning is a grant program designed to support and develop the capacity of Manhattan’s teaching artists and small arts organizations to provide in-depth, community-based arts education and enrichment projects and programming to participants of all ages including youth, adults, and/or seniors. The program aims to support effective and innovative approaches to artist-led, age- and skills-appropriate instruction outside of the school setting, as well as education-based approaches to participatory arts projects. This program supports projects serving communities from Inwood to the Battery taking place between January 1 – December 31, 2022.

Deadline: Sept 14th @ 5p EST

LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL UMEZ ARTS ENGAGEMENT GRANT

LMCC’s UMEZ Arts Engagement is a grant program designed to enhance the diversity and frequency of arts and cultural presentations in Upper Manhattan. The program provides direct support for these activities to Upper Manhattan’s artists and nonprofit arts organizations under the guiding principle that support for artists of diverse disciplines, practices, cultural backgrounds, and career stages contributes to the vibrancy and sustainability of the communities in which they live and work. UMEZ Arts Engagement invites proposals from artists and arts organizations that are 1) based in Upper Manhattan and 2) presenting arts projects or programming serving Upper Manhattan between January 1–December 31, 2022.

Deadline: Sept 14th @ 5p EST

PRINCETON ARTS FELLOWSHIP

Princeton Arts Fellowships will be awarded to artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Applicants should be early career who would find it beneficial to spend two years teaching and working in an artistically vibrant university community. Fellows spend two consecutive academic years at Princeton University and formal teaching is expected yet but fellows may be asked to take on an artistic assignment in lieu of a class, such as directing a play or creating a dance with students. Fellows are expected to be full and active members of the community, committed to frequent and engaged interactions with students during the academic year.

Eligibility: International. Holders of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton are not eligible to apply.

Deadline: Sept 14th

CREATIVE EQUATIONS FUND: SOCIAL INNOVATION + CULTURAL ENTRPENUERS

Brooklyn Arts Council is hosting this $10K grant for two entrepreneurs. The goal is to build the capacity of arts businesses that make profit and change. This grant is a social venture Investment in arts businesses that use their profits, partners, or processes to disrupt inequity and or create new models of intervention for social good.

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Brooklyn (Kings County) or operate their business in Brooklyn and provide proof of Kings County residence or operations

Deadline: Sept 17th

CREATIVE EQUATION FUND: ADVOCACY + IMMIGRANT VOICES

Supported by Brooklyn Arts Council & New American Economy this $2,500 grant will be awarded to 6 artists. In addition to funds, artists will be offered optional capacity-building opportunities such as peer-to-peer and network building opportunities. An additional $1000 will awarded to the project considered most effective at culminating exhibition. The New Americans Fellowship is designed to commission creation of work by immigrant artists that integrates data from New American Economy’s research in order to advocate for and educate about the positive impact immigrants have on local and national economies and cultures. Projects can be in any medium – visual, dance, spoken word, theater, film/video/media etc.

Eligibility: Applicant must have immigrated to the United States, have a parent who has immigrated to the United States, have a parent that has come to the U.S. as a refugee, or have come to the U.S. themselves as a refugee. Additionally, applicant must be resident of Brooklyn (Kings County) or base their practice/work in Brooklyn and provide proof of Kings County residence or operations.

Deadline: Sept 17th

BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL ARTS FUND

This program is appropriate for arts and culture makers developing projects that contribute to the rich creative experiences that engage audiences across Brooklyn. Competitive applicants will clearly identify the audience they strive to reach, and articulate how the project’s outcome(s) will impact the cultural life of the borough. Program areas of funding include: dance, film, folk arts, interdisciplinary arts, literary arts, multi-disciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.

Eligibility: Brooklyn-based artists, artist collectives and Brooklyn-based 501c3 organizations with budgets under $100,000/year. Applicants may not have applied directly to DCLA for FY2022 funding.

Deadline: Sept 17th

BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL LOCAL ART FUND

Designed with nonprofit organizations and artist-nonprofit partnerships in mind, Local Arts Support helps develop high-quality local arts projects and programs that focus on community engagement.

Eligibility: Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations and NYC-based artists working in partnership with Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations are invited to apply. Applicants and organizational partners may not have applied directly to NYSCA for FY2022 funding.

Deadline: Sept 17th

CHARLENE VICTOR & ELLA WEISS CULTURAL ENTRRENUER FUND

The Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund is designed to support the professional development of Brooklyn's emerging and mid-career women artists and arts administrators.

Eligibility: Brooklyn-based women individual artists and arts administrators

Deadline: Sept 17th

IFUND WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

IFundWomen will be awarding one (1) grand prize winner with a $100,000 equity investment. In addition, hundreds of thousands of dollars in monetary grants and coaching scholarships will be deployed to category honorees and runners up.

Eligibility: US based business operating on or before June 29, 2020

Deadline: Sept 20th

CULTURE PUSH: FELLOWSHIP FOR UTOPIAN PRACTICE

Culture Push's Fellowship for Utopian Practice is a testing ground for new ideas that aim to create positive social change through civic engagement and horizontal learning opportunities. Through the Fellowship for Utopian Practice, Culture Push serves artists by providing creative, analytical, and logistical tools in the creation of truly transformative projects. The Fellowship program is open to artists and other professionals working in any discipline who wish to expand the boundaries of their practice.

Deadline: Sept 24th @ 11:59p EST

UFASB INSTITUTE OF BLACK CULTURE

On Florida University’s campus, The Institute of Black Culture will offer educational, cultural and community building programs and initiatives sponsored by Black Affairs, Multicultural and Diversity Affairs and various University of Florida student organizations and departments. Up to 3 finalists (artist or artist teams) will receive an honorarium in an amount to be determined to create artwork either abstract & representational. Art should engage occupants through wholistic views with uplifting references to Black culture and history, and not solely the struggle narrative. The honorarium is for the creation and presentation of the site-specific proposal as well as participation in the virtual site visit allowing for student engagement. The honorarium amount is separate from the listed art budget.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Rolling but 1st decision made by Fall 2021

FORT UNION NATIONAL PARK RESIDENCY

The National Parks Arts Foundation invites artists of all artistic media to apply for the Fort Union National Monument, NM residency program. The residency comes with housing for one month, and more.

Deadline: Global

Deadline: Sept 30th

COMCAT RISE

Comcast RISE, a multi-year commitment to provide marketing, creative, media, and technology services to small businesses owned by people of color.

Eligibility: Owned by POC & located within the Comcast Business of Effectv area

Deadline: Oct 16th

INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP

Artists, culture bearers and arts managers in various stages of career development may apply. The Intercultural Leadership Institute is a rigorous, year-long personal and leadership development experience created out of our shared commitment to pursue cultural equity and to support artists, culture bearers and other arts professionals as change-makers in their communities. Applications to ILI are accepted from established and emerging artists, culture bearers and other arts professionals in various stages of career development. The dynamic learning environment of ILI will cultivate an inclusive intercultural space to provide multiple generations of artists, culture bearers and other arts professionals the skills, support, knowledge, and agency to confidently respond to and initiate approaches to address complex cultural questions.

Deadline: Oct 22nd

LGBTQIA+ WELCOMING BUILDING RFQ

Home Leasing and Trillium Health of Rochester NY are collaborating to develop a four-story mixed-use and mixed- income building that will provide for a wide range of households. The project will consist of 72 housing units, first floor commercial space, and a community health facility to be operated by Trillium. The development team is dedicated to creating an inclusive community providing amenities and access to downtown living to all members of the community in an LGBTQ+ welcoming environment. This public artwork is intended to be an iconic work that represents, welcomes, or supports the LGBTQ+ community in some way. Currently accepting request for qualifications.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Oct 31st @ 11:59p EST

WEEK OF MARCH 17TH

March 17, 2021 Ayana Hosten

AMANI MARKET COMMISSION

The store, Amani Market in Brooklyn is looking for a talented artist/muralist to paint some dope art on our awning. Interested artist should email hello@theculturecollective.nyc with the subject “Dope Muralist” and a link to your work.

EAST HARLEM OPEN CALL

Seeking an artist/artists living in East Harlem or Harlem to create artwork for the main entry reception areas as part of the current renovation and revitalization of a community center. The artist can choose to work in their medium and materials of choice, and innovated approaches are encouraged. This commissioned work will be in direct collaboration with an architect company in charge of interior architecture. Interested artists should email or message curator, Angel Bellaran.

Eligibility: East Harlem artists

Deadline: March 21

CHASHAMA IMMIGRANT ARTIST FELLOWSHIP

Chashama is highlighting Immigrant Teaching Artists by offering free studio space for 3 months at our Upper East Side Studio building (340 E 64th Street). We are looking for artists who have an interest in engaging the community through showcasing visual art, but also through hosting workshops, performances, talks, etc.

The space has a large garden level window, on a street that has regular foot traffic.

Eligibility: Immigrant artists

Deadline: March 24th

PRINCE GEORGE PUBLIC ART BUS SHELTER

Prince George, Maryland is inviting all artists to respond to their call for qualifications to add artwork to bus shelters. This public art project will consist of multiple sustainable features, that will highlight civic interaction, collaborative partnerships, and the improvement of the quality of life. These bus shelters are designed to activate neighborhood advancements and to serve as aesthetically pleasing landmarks for years to come. Artwork created will represents stories, culture, and architectural elements of the 6 participating municipalities. Artists and artist teams are asked to submit qualifications and portfolios if interested.

Eligibility: National (U.S.)

Deadline: March 26th @ 5pm

AUGMENTED REALITY PUBLIC ART PROJECT

The City of Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an artist for its Augmented Reality Public Art Project. It is currently accepting proposals for a series of thematic artworks which invoke interactivity, storytelling, and site-specificity to create dialogue with the surroundings and audience. Artwork may be informed by the environment, community, and history in which viewers encounter them. The selected digital artworks will allow users to view virtual art installations geo-positioned around the Old Town Newhall Arts and Entertainment District

Eligibility: National

Deadline: March 26th

MARSHALLTOWN PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

The Marshalltown Performing Arts Foundation and the Marshalltown Community School District/High School is seeking an artist or artist-led team for the commissioning of a work of art for permanent installation at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center in Marshalltown, Iowa. Interests artists are invited to respond to the call for qualifications/ submit a portfolio.

Eligibility: National (U.S.)

Deadline: March 29th @ 5p CST

UPMC Hamot Patient Care Tower Call for Artists

Erie Arts & Culture, on behalf of the Hamot Health Foundation and UPMC Hamot, is requesting qualifications from artist(s) to create artwork in the newly constructed UPMC Hamot Patient Care Tower located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The finished artwork is expected to translate UPMC’s central values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into a visual narrative. The artwork will be installed in a first floor hallway spanning approximately 140’ in length and may consist of both 2D work, 3D work, or a combination of both.

Eligibility: National (U.S.)

Deadline: April 4 @ 11:59p EST

CITY OF THORTON RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT

The city of Thornton is seeking to commission original public art. This project will commission a graffiti-style mural that will have a strong visual impact, engage visitors (specifically, youth), and push Thornton into a contemporary setting. The final design should include dynamic style elements and visual ques that speak to the community and add beauty to inspire creativity and local pride. Interested artists should respond to the call of qualification.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: April 5th

VOICES FOR CHANGE

Artists and artist collectives in all disciplines are invited to submit proposals for ArtsWestchester’s inaugural Voices for Change project grant. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that include a collaboration with a cultural, service or community-based organization. ArtsWestchester will award three (3) $10,000 project grants through a competitive selection process. Voices for Change seeks to support visionary work that addresses the following categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Civic Equity and the Public Good. Unless otherwise appropriate, completed works will be debuted at ArtsWestchester by October 31, 2022.

Eligibility: Artists and Art Collectives of the Mid-Hudson Valley Region

Deadline: April 5th

CITY OF REEDSBURG PUBLIC ART CALL

The Reedsburg Park and Recreation Committee is seeking proposals from artists to create a mural project to highlight Reedsburg’s culture, history, and geography. Interested artists are asked to submit a proposal along with their application.

Eligibility: National

`Deadline: April 15@ 5p CST

OREGON SUPREME COURT PUBLIC ART RFQ

The Oregon Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Program is seeking artists to respond to their request for qualifications for a commission at the Oregon Supreme Court Building in Salem, OR. The commission artist(s) will create new site-specific, interior artwork in the building. Artwork will reflect the Oregon Judicial Department’s values to provide fair and accessible justice services that protect the rights of individuals, preserve community welfare, and inspire public confidence. The selection committee has proposed specific locations: grand staircase wall, the floor of the courtroom and walls inside the courtroom that would be best suited for art installations within the historical building.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 19 @ 5pm PST

AMPLIFIER #VACCINATED ART CALL

Last year, in response to COVID-19, Amplifier launched a Global Open Call for Art to promote public health and safety, wellbeing, and social change work. One year later, incredible scientific progress means that this pandemic can end but only if we can get the world #vaccinated. Working collaboratively with Team Halo, Amplifier is offering $1,000 to artists to help build a campaign around vaccination. Hospitals and public health institutions around the world will then help distribute these messages where they are needed the most.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 20th

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RFQ

The University of Florida is accepting portfolios from artists and artist collectives to create artwork in Data Science and Information Technology Building. Housing the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, the College of Medicine, the College of Pharmacy and the Informatics Institute, the selection committee has identified various sites for public artwork. Selected finalists will be compensated to create a site-specific proposal.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 30th

THE HARPO FOUNDATION GRANT

The Harpo award provides direct support to under-recognized artists 21 years or older. Awards are made of up to $10,000. Grants are made to support the development of artists’ work and a grantee may use their award to support any activity toward that purpose. There is a $15 application fee.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: April 30th

ART BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

Artwork Archive's Art Business Accelerator Grant provides emerging and established visual artists with unrestricted funds, resources, and a curriculum to help establish, grow and manage their art careers. The grant is designed to arm artists with the necessary business skills to succeed as artists and entrepreneurs to make a living through their artwork.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: May 14th

QTIBIPOC+ TEACHING ARTISTS

Community organization, Get Loud Movement, is seeking Teaching Artists to lead our 2021 virtual writing and visual art workshops with an emphasis on Social Justice Advocacy and/or Mental Health Issues & Awareness. Their workshops are dedicated to supporting QTIBIPOC+ artists and their creative expressions as well as cultivating community.

Eligibility: Teaching artists 18+

Deadline: ongoing

WEEK OF MARCH 3RD

March 3, 2021 Ayana Hosten

HI-ARTS PROGRAM MANAGER

Hi-Arts is seeking an experienced and creative Program Manager to join their growing team. The Program Manager is the administrative and creative liaison to the organization’s external work and relations. This role will maintain the current scope of Hi-ARTS’ projects while thinking in innovative ways to develop new and support existing relationships and curate programming. The Program Manager will lead a newly defined artistic department.

NOT A MONOLITH

Not a Monolith is a forthcoming public art and professional development initiative presented by Facebook Open Arts and We The Culture in partnership with ArtBridge. Five (5) NYC-based early-career Black artists will be selected through a public open call process to create two (2-dimensional) public artworks for a total of 10 projects across the five boroughs of New York City.

Eligibility: New York City & Black artists

Deadline Extended: March 7th

PITKIN AVE BID CURATOR

The Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) is launching a community arts project involving the redesign of the street pole banners along the Pitkin and Rockaway Avenues commercial corridors. They are currently accepting proposals from Art Educators & Curators to engage Brownsville youth in the creation of artwork for the “Walking Art Gallery” along the avenues.

Deadline: March 10th

THE CATALYST COMMISSION: PROTECT DEMOCRACY EDITION

The Catalyst Commissions, a project of Creative Sanctum, are designed to strengthen democracy by empowering 5 artists using their creative work to sustain democracy. We believe in the power of artists to increase awareness, stir empathy, prompt action, and visualize an improved future with their creative work.

Eligibility: Priority given to New York City artists

Deadline: March 12th

GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE RFQ

Greater Baybrook Alliance seeks qualified artists or artist teams to enhance several outdoor places with public art in Brooklyn, Curtis Bay and Brooklyn Park, Maryland. The goal of the project is to further develop community identity and pride, creating visible improvements to community gateways, commercial corridors and nodes, and open spaces. Both temporary and permanent work will be considered. Locations for work include medians and buildings on or near South Hanover Street, Pennington Ave, and Ritchie Highway, as well as open spaces or significant community places such as schools, parks, and cultural centers.

Eligibility: National (U.S.)

Deadline: March 15th

NALAC LATINX RELIEF GRANT

The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) will distribute $2,500 grants to Latinx artists and cultural workers and $5,000 grants to Latinx arts organizations facing critical financial emergencies due to the impact of COVID-19.

Eligibility: Eastern U.S. & Puerto Rico

Deadline: March 17th @ 11:59p CT

SHIFT - TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND INDIGENOUS ART

The Native Arts and Culture Foundation is hosting an open call for SHIFT - Transformative Change & Indigenous Art. SHIFT , a monetary award, supports artist and community-driven projects responding to social, environmental or economic justice issues through a Native lens.

Eligibility: Native artists and collectives & a partnering organization as co-applicant

Deadline (to submit Letter of Interest): March 16th @ 5pm PST

LIFT - EARLY CAREER SUPPORT FOR NATIVE ARTISTS

The Native Arts and Culture Foundation is hosting an open call for LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists. The one-year award provides support to early career artists to develop and realize new projects. Artists who are shaping their practices and for whom the award may serve as a launching point in their career are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: Native artists

Deadline: March 16th @5pm

ARTTABLE FELLOWSHIP

The ArtTable Fellowship addresses the marked lack of diversity in arts employment. The objective is to provide quality real work experiences and mentorship for female identifying graduate/pre/post-doc students and emerging professionals from diverse cultural/racial/ethnic/socio-economic backgrounds generally underrepresented in the field to aid their transition from academic to professional careers in the visual arts, including but not limited to: curatorial, education, public programming, archival research and collections management.

Eligibility: Female-identified students, who are currently enrolled in a graduate/pre/post-doc program, recent graduates and/or emerging professionals

Deadline: March 21st

TRANSITIONAL ART PROJECT

NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts present the TRANSITional Art Project; Trenton Transit Station. The project is seeking visual artists to submit artwork for a temporary art project at the NJ Transit Trenton Transit Station to take place in Summer 2021 as part of the “Stepping into Tomorrow” public art event.

Eligibility: Artists who live/work in Central New Jersey or have a connection with Trenton

Deadline: March 24th

ARTADIA AWARD

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. Each year, an open-call application is made available in each of the six active partner cities. Check website for application for other cities.

Eligibility: New York

Deadline: April 1st

GRANTS FOR ARTISTS

Mophradat is awarding 15-30 grants to support artists (individuals, collaborations, or collectives) to develop their practice. This program is specially directed to those inventing new forms of creating and sharing arts knowledge with others, and for those aiming to question the current arts making paradigm. Eccentric and critical proposals challenging traditional arts genres and discourses are encourages. The grants can also be used to pursue threads of research, stage an event, make new work, publish, travel, take part in a residency or workshop, organize meetings and gatherings, or present an exhibition or performance.

Eligibility: Be for a contemporary arts activity or project by artists or other arts practitioners from or living in the Arab world, or be relevant to the region

Deadline: April 1st

RFQ FOR CREATIVE PLACEMAKING

The City of Sugar Land, Texas requests artists or artist teams submit a statement of qualifications, letter of interest and other materials for the commission of projects through the Creative Placemaking Program, #AllinforSLTX, a program to aid local small businesses.

Eligibility: United States

Deadline: April 8th

DRIVING THE HUMAN OPEN CALL

Driving the Human invites designers, artists, scientists, initiatives, and agents from any other field of expertise, from anywhere in the world, to join us in shaping sustainable and collective futures that combine science, technology, and the arts in a transdisciplinary and collaborative approach.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 9th

STUDIO MUSEUM ARTIST IN RESIDENCY

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 19th @ 11:59p EST

ABBEY MURAL PRIZE

The National Academy of Design (the Academy) announces the launch of an Open Call for Proposals for its Abbey Mural Prize, a newly expanded grant program to support the creation of public murals across the United States. Building on a tradition of public murals as instruments of social activism, neighborhood revitalization, and community engagement, the Abbey Mural Prize aims to broaden support and recognition of the vital role that murals play in making public space more open and accessible in local communities

Deadline: April 23rd