WEEK OF DEC 8TH

SWOON STUDIO

Artist, Swoon, is currently seeking to hire a production assistant. Swoon Studio looking for someone with any kind of printmaking or process-heavy arts background, meticulous & detail oriented, comfortable with power tools & mixed media is ideal. A successful studio assistant should be able to learn new skills quickly & has an innate interest in problem solving.

Deadline: December 14th


BRONX RECOGNIZES ITS OWN

Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO) grant provides direct support to individual Bronx artists who create works in the literary, media, visual, and performing arts. Bronx Council of Arts awards grants up to $5,000 to Bronx artists each year, based solely on artistic excellence.

Eligibility: Bronx based Artists

Deadline: December 30th


AUSTIN, TEXAS

The City of Austin Art in Public Places is looking for artists and artist collectives to respond to their call for qualifications. The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks artists and artist teams in all stages of their careers who desire to create public art and are working in a variety of visual media and artistic approaches for its 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. Selected artists and artist teams from the Pool may be contracted to design and fabricate artwork for eligible Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects of various scopes, timelines, and budgets throughout the City of Austin.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Jan 7 5p CST


EN FOCO FUND

The En Foco Media Arts Work in Progress (WIP) Fund is a new initiative designed to support artists of color who engage with Digital Media technologies within their art-making processes, in collaboration with BronxNet. The award will focus solely on works in progress that need support towards the completion. All innovative interpretations of Digital Media will be considered, requiring a critical digital aspect in both the process and product.

Eligibility: NYC residents of Latino, African, Asian American heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and the Pacific

Deadline: Jan 11 @ 11:59p


DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

The City of Durham's Cultural and Public Art Program commissions a variety of public artworks in collaboration with City departments and other organizations engaged in capital development projects across Durham, North Carolina. Project locations may include but are not limited to the City's parks, sidewalks, interior and exterior walls, vehicles, bus stops, and spaces that are visible from public streets and pedestrian walkways. The City of Durham's Pre-Qualified Artist Registry will be used to select artists when a project's requirements render it suitable. Selection will be based on the appropriateness of the artist's medium and experience relevant to specific project requirements. The City continuously seeks greater diversity and urges artists and artist teams of all backgrounds and any medium to become part of the pre-qualified registry.

Eligibility: National & International

Deadline: Rolling


LAKE COERY D'ALENE , IDAHO

Coeur d’Alene is a resort city in northern Idaho, located on picturesque Lake Coeur d’ Alene, where visitors from all over the world enjoy the region’s sparkling lakes, green forests, and bountiful rivers, along with mountain and water sports.  This Request for Qualifications is for art that will be located on the East exterior wall of a new public parking structure located at Fourth Street and Coeur d’Alene Avenue in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The goal for the piece is to significantly beautify one of the primary pedestrian and vehicle passageways of the downtown core.  The art will be installed vertically, anchored onto a wall made of concrete masonry blocks. Submissions of murals (painted directly onto the wall) will NOT be considered.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: February 21 @ 5p EST



WEEK OF NOV 24TH

ABRONS ARTS RELIEF FUND

Abrons Arts Center & Henry Street Settlement will support 10 artists and arts organizers who are displaced tribal members of the Lenape disapora with $500 in unrestricted funds.

Eligibility: Lenape members from six federally recognized tribes in U.S. or Canada

Deadline: Rolling


UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA’S INSTITUTE OF BLACK CULTURE

The University of Florida’s Institute of Black Culture is hosting a call for Qualifications for a large interior wall inside the college’s Institute of Black Culture. Qualified artists met 2 of the following criteria: the artist's works are included in private, public, corporate or museum collections; the artist has received awards, grants or fellowships; the artist has completed other public commissions on a similar scale; the artist has participated in exhibitions at major museums or galleries.

Eligibility: National & International

Deadline: Rolling but first review round happening early 2021


SAVEARTSPACE OPEN CALL

Curated by artists, Swoon & Gianni Lee, are hosting an open call for artists to submit work addressing systemic racism to be featured in a multi-city public art exhibition, Whistling in the Dark, on billboards in New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.

Eligibility: National


STOREFRONT RESIDENCY OPEN CALL

Open call for for visual artists, writers, poets, activists, filmmakers, curators, designers, architects, makers & tinkerers or a pair of artistic collaborators to create a window display for the storefront at 26 Mott Street in honor of 清明 Qingming, tomb-sweeping day, centering the theme of grief and grieving. This is a funded 6-month residency from February 1 - July 1, 2021.

Eligibility: New York residents

Deadline: November 30


OTTAWA O-TRAIN PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

The O-Train Reflection/Inflection Arts Response Project will take a local and global approach to explore the transition of the site community. This will include, but not be limited to: investigating and demonstrating, through cultural expression how a community moves within a changing environment; how people respond to disruption through new connections and new ways of being. The Project will demonstrate how relationships are affected or strengthened by moving in changing landscapes - from one land to another land; what stories/memories emerge from community movement, and how connections are maintained, changed or built. Artists and artist collectives are asked to submit a proposal.

Eligibility: International

Deadline: November 30 @ 4p EST


DESIGN TRUST FELLOWS

Design Trust for Public Space, in partnership with New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), will award four fellowships for Neighborhood Commons in policy, design, engagement and communications. The project, Neighborhood Commons: Plazas, Sidewalks & Beyond will explore opportunities to improve the current model of public space governance and programming. The fellows will work with BIDs, CBOs, local businesses to support local economies, develop & produce a guide of better practices for both the City’s and community partners’ stewardship of public spaces.

Deadline: Dec 4 @ 11:59p EST


KEVIN ZEESE EMERGING ACTIVIST FUND

The Kevin Zeese Emerging Activists Fund will provide a grant of $20,000 to one or more activists or a small grassroots organization each year that is in line with the life work and philosophy of Kevin Zeese. The emphasis for grantees will be on people or frontline grassroots organizations working for economic, racial or environmental justice or peace.

Deadline: December 13


HOTEL MURAL RFQ

LexArts Inc. in association with Deseo Capital Management seeks artists to create a public mural on the side and front faces of a future lifestyle boutique hotel on Harrodsburg Road. This artwork will create a visual landmark within the community. Our goal is to commission proposals by three experienced public artists for the site with the expectation of realizing one of the proposals in spring 2021.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: December 18


QUEENS MUSEUM ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

The Queens Museum is embarking on a “Year of Uncertainty” (YoU) and will be centered around themes of Care, Repair, Play, Justice, and The Future . For the 18 month long program, participating artists and producers will work with staff members and co-thinkers to identify ways to connect their work, interests, and expertise across the museum leading to an exhibition and public programming.

Eligibility: New York City resident

Deadline: December 21


WEEK OF NOV 12TH

BICENTENNIAL LEGENDS -

Calling all artists who specialize in portraits. Indianapolis Arts Council is seeking artists interested in creating large scale murals of Indianapolis legends. Kicking off with Marshall “Major” Taylor they plan to honor him and other individuals whose talent, courage, and humanity helped make Indianapolis/Indiana as the city celebrates its 200th especially highlighting those who made important contributions but were overlooked because of their race, gender, economic status, or social class.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: Ongoing for Summer 2021- 2023


DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create original public artworks for the Denver Art Museum and Denver Central Public Library Campus. The campus is located in the heart of Denver and the Golden Triangle Creative District. A selection panel of community representatives, arts professionals, and civic leaders has been assembled to identify art opportunities, and to select and recommend an artist or artist team for this project. The selection panel has identified at least three exterior sites for potential art opportunities and will select one artist or artist team for the allocated total budget of approximately $600,000 USD.

Eligibility: National & Global

Deadline: Nov 16


The Hunger Coalition

The Hunger Coalition seeks artists to design and paint murals on their new building headquarters located at 110 Honeysuckle Street, Bellevue, Idaho. Three separate artists will be selected to complete a mural, which will be placed on a feature wall of a high-profile project with thousands of visitors annually.

Eligibility: National & Global

Deadline: Nov 20th


ENGAGING ARTISTS (EA) -

More Art’s 2-tiered, Fellowship and Residency program for artists seeking to both develop and sustain their public art and socially-engaged practice. The program curriculum encompases a professional development series, public art commission opportunities, mentorship, and peer networking

Deadline: Nov 20 11:59pm


YMCA WORCESTER INDOOR MURAL -

The mural is to be a tribute to the outgoing executive director, Linda Cavioli’s, racial justice and gender equality legacy. Under her leadership, from the boardroom to the front lines, racial justice became the hallmark of YWCA of Central Massachusetts operations. The proposal selected will be one that best reflects the essence of her legacy.

Eligibility: New England / New York area. All applicants will be accepted but strongly encourages Women, Black artists (AA, Afro-Latina) of the African Diaspora, and other artists of color to apply.

Deadline: Dec 1


DAVID PRIZE -

The David Prize is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Open to any individual working in the five boroughs, the Prize welcomes those with the grit and vision to change our communities, our culture and our future for good. As long as you have a clear idea of how your work improves our city, and what you need to get it done, we’ll consider it. Individuals that win The David Prize can be affiliated with organizations or companies, but the focus is on great people doing great things outside of established pathways and projects. 

Eligibility: New Yorkers

Deadline: Fri, Dec 4th


NEXT LEVEL

An initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Center. Its mission is to use hip hop music, dance, and art to foster cross-cultural creative exchange in diverse communities. Application is open to all self-defining dynamic break dancers, DJs, MCs, beatmaker, beatboxer or aerosol artist-educator.

Deadline: Dec 16 @ 11:59pm EST


STATEN ISLAND DCA PREMIER GRANT

One of many grants specifically for Staten Island artists, collaborative groups of individuals, and community arts and cultural organizations — who produce art or cultural programming. Grants range from $750 - $3,000

Eligibility: Staten Island residents

Deadline: Jan 31 2021

WEEK OF JUN 12TH

BLACK LOVE BLOOMS! JUNETEENTH

Black Love Blooms is planning a Juneteenth BLB with groups in Louisville, Kentucky to honor the life of Breonna Taylor and black life as a constant source of beauty, resilience, dignity, and magic. To pull this off they are asking black artists to donate a work that can be printed and handed out with love notes and flowers. You will be tagged and credited for your work as we amplify Blackness!  To be involved, message on Instagram.

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VELOCITY FUND

The Velocity Fund, administered by Temple Contemporary at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, directly supports visual artists living in the city of Philadelphia to organize new collaborative projects by awarding project grants up to $5000

ELIGIBILITY: PHILADELPHIA ARTISTS

DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2020

LYNSTALLATION LYNN MA PUBLIC ART RFP

The City of Lynn, the Downtown Lynn Cultural District (DTLCD), the Lynn Office of Community Development and the Lynn Public Arts Commission (LPAC) are seeking an artistic concept for a signature work of art at Lynn’s Mt. Vernon and Exchange Street Plaza. The goal of this project is to install artwork that reflects the spirit of Lynn, enlivens the gateway to the DTLCD as a destination, and increases use of the Plaza as a gathering space

Eligibility: National

Deadline: June 19,2020

2SWIM NEW COMMUNITY BUILDERS

2SWIM is a social messaging app with an emphasis on close connections and private communities at the moment for Black, Indigenous & POC-, LGBTQIA+-, and/or womxn-centric communities (and allies!). New Community Builders is a 7 week program for 15-20 year olds in the United States and Canada interested in community building, culture, and collaboration, and who want to spend the summer honing their skills to build online communities.

Eligibility: 15-20 yrs olds in United States & Canada

Deadline: June 26, 2020

NORTH EAST CHARLOTTE RFQ

The Arts & Science Council is accepting qualifications from artists/artist teams for a public art opportunity at the new Mecklenburg County North East Community Resource Center (NE CRC). The selected artist/ artist team will work with the ASC, Mecklenburg County Asset and Facilities Management, Gensler, and the communities of North East Charlotte, NC to create an impactful, integrated artwork that responds to the parameters of the site, the aesthetics of the architecture, and assists in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. Multiple potential sites and opportunities for the artwork have been identified. The selected artist or artist team will be involved in the site selection of the artwork and coordinate with the project team regarding art integration.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: June 26, 2020

NYC CORO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Leadership New York (LNY) is a 9-month leadership program which hones the skills needed to get things done in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.  They provide participants with the knowledge of how New York City functions across the public, private and non-profit sectors through exploring multiple sides of key issues alongside a diverse group of cohort members. This is a paid program that can be sponsored by your employer and there are also scholarships.

Deadline: June 30, 2020


The focus of the program this year will be helping the city recover and to do so in a more equitable way. 

SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC ART RFQ

The city of Brookings, South Dakota in partnership with the City of Brookings, SD, seeks an artist to develop, fabricate and install permanent outdoor artwork within the  Bob Sheldon Baseball Field and surrounding complex scheduled. To begin the process, they are requesting interested artists respond to their call for qualifications.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: June 30, 2020

INDIANA PUBLIC ART RFP

The town of Batesville, Indiana is seeking qualified artists or artist teams to create outdoor permanent art projects for multiple locations in downtown Batesville. BAAC OUR TOWN - HeART and Sole of Downtown Batesville serves as an arts‐based civic engagement process that promotes downtown Batesville and is intended to engage audiences of all ages. The HeART and Sole initiative seeks to build upon the successes of recently completed public art and placemaking  projects. For the RFP, artists are asked to submit portfolio information and proposal description ONLY.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: July 1, 2020

FLORIDA PUBLIC ART RFQ

The City of Ocala, Florida is looking to build a Public Artist Roster. The Public Artist Roster is a pre-qualified list of professional visual artists that serves as a resource for public art selection and commission at the City and as a reference for external organizations and private entities.  The Roster may be used in combination with an open call, invitational or as the sole resource for identifying appropriate artists/teams for select projects based on; an expedited selection process, need for a specific skillset, or a curated opportunity. 

Eligibility: National

Deadline: July 3, 2020

PORT OF SAN DIEGO PUBLIC ART RFQ

The Port of San Diego invites professional artists and artist groups to submit their qualifications for the Harbor Park Call for Artists opportunity. As part of the Port’s Chula Vista Bayfront Park development, this is a unique opportunity for artists to create innovative and engaging permanent public artworks on Port tidelands.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: July 11, 2020

SUZANNE FIOL CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP

ISSUE Project Room is pleased to announce an Open Call for applications for the 2021 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 2021 season.

Deadline: July 15, 2020

WYOMING ARTS COUNCIL PUBLIC ART RFQ

 The Wyoming Department of Health, along with the Veteran’s Commission and State Construction Department, are constructing the Veteran’s Home of Wyoming Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), located in Buffalo. Through the State of Wyoming’s Art in Public Buildings program, artwork will be commissioned for the exterior of the facility.  

Eligibility: National

Deadline: July 17, 2020

BILL BOARD PUBLIC ART RFP

The Untitled Space, SaveArtSpace, and Art4Equality have joined forces for an empowering public art series of billboards in New York City launching this September 2020, along with an exhibition of the artwork created for the series to be presented at The Untitled Space gallery this fall. Revolving around the theme of “Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness” the public art series and exhibition is now open for artist submissions.

Deadline: August 10, 2020


WEEK OF JUN 3RD

CCCADI CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP IN AFRO-CARIBBEAN ART-

The CCCADI Curatorial Fellowship in Afro-Caribbean Art is dedicated to emerging curators of color committed to the artistic and cultural production of the Afro-Caribbean and its Diaspora, including the Dutch, English, French, and Spanish-speaking Caribbean. The year-long Curatorial Fellowship will provide mentorship, curatorial training, and institutional support to Ten Fellows. The goals are to elevate and deepen Fellows’ curatorial practice and knowledge of Caribbean African Diaspora Art and culture; advance professional development; and exchange ideas and best practices with notable curators, scholars, artists, and cultural workers about important issues in the field.

Application Deadline: June 10, 2020

ART ON THE MART RFQ CALL

Art on theMART is seeking artists to submit their qualifications to be commissioned to create an original artwork with accompanying sound to be projected as part of Art on theMART. Art on theMART is an innovative digital public art platform. Artists working in any media may apply, but those with experience in new media, animation, projection, film and video are especially encouraged to present their credentials.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2020

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THE PEOPLE”S PLAYGROUND MURAL PROJECT RFP

The Alliance for Coney Island is commissioning 5 public artworks to go on metal storefronts along Surf Avenue. The Alliance for Coney Island’s “The People's Playground” mural project aims to honor the rich and long history of Coney Island as it transitioned from the  Dutch’s Island of wild rabbits to it earning its nickname as the “People’s Playground”. 

Application Deadline: June 19, 2020

RODDENBERRY FELLOWSHIP

The Roddenberry Fellowship is a $1mil investment in the innovators, community leaders, and changemakers leading the efforts for a more just and equitable country. The Roddenberry Fellowship is a 12-month program that offers Fellows $50,000 to take an existing initiative (e.g. campaign, organization) to the next level and amplify its impact OR to launch a new initiative.

Application Deadline: June 18, 2020

WALTER GRANTS

WNDB is still accepting applications for its grant program to encourage unpublished work from writers & illustrators. WNDB will award 10 grants of $2,000 each to unpublished diverse illustrators.

Application Deadline: Extended to June 30, 2020




WEEK OF MAY 11TH

Crafts Future Fund

A new grant supporting craft communities & their creative responses to COVID-19. The Center for Craft is offering $5,000 unrestricted fund to craft-based education projects that seed resiliences, foster community and amplify impact. The Fund will award up to 6 project grants or $30,000 each month from May-Oct 2020.

Bright Walls Artist Call

Bright Walls is a public art and mural festival founded and run by the Jackson Young Professionals. In just two years, the festival has hosted artists from across the globe and brought 36 murals to the downtown district — creating a new destination in our community. The 2020 will be the festival’s last year.

Abrons Arts Center Visual Artist AIRspace Residency

A 9 month program for four NYC based visual artists. The program includes a semi-private studio in LES, studio visits with curators & art workers, a $3,000 unrestricted stipend and a culminating group exhibition in Abrons’ galleries.

Deadline: May 22, 2020

LSU Request for Proposals

Louisiana State University in partnership with LA Percent for Art Program is requesting portfolios for murals to be installed across the LSA's Animal & Food Science building's twenty-six locations. The project is intended to be expressive of the mission of the colleges associated with the building, be positive and expressive of the research and advancements generated within the building.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: May 24, 2020

Durham's Call for Portfolios

The City of Durham's Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios to be selected to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry. This registry will serve as a resource for the program's selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Access to a predetermined network of qualified professional artists saves our staff valuable time by making the process for responding to the numerous calls issued by the City more efficient. It also strengthens and streamlines the program by maintaining a database of artists in the community with particular skill sets.

Deadline June 28, 2020

Heart & Soul of Batesville Public Art

HeART and Sole of Downtown Batesville, Indiana serves as an arts‐based civic engagement process that promotes downtown Batesville and is intended to engage audiences of all ages. The HeART and Sole initiative seeks to build upon the successes of recently completed public art and placemaking projects. Batesville Public Art seeks qualified artists to design and create exterior art projects for a series of locations in downtown Batesville. The artwork will enhance the overall character and atmosphere of the downtown core and support a welcoming environment.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: July 1, 2020

WEEK OF APRIL 22ND

#BestNYShirt Competition

Presented by New York Nico & Alumni of NY an online competition to lift the spirit of New York City and to support those in need. Artists are challenged to spark New York pride with an original design. The 3 best designs will be produced on t-shirts to be sold for charity.

Deadline: April 29th 10 EST

Amplfier: Global Open Call for Art

In response to COVID-19, Amplifier and partners are launching an emergency campaign with top art curators and public-health advisors from around the world. They are looking for two kinds of work: The first are public health and safety messages that can help flatten the curve through education. The second are symbols that help promote mental health, well-being, and social change work during these stressful times.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 30th

Community Center Pool Mural

The Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council (TASHCO) , in collaboration with the city of Thornton, Colorado are seeking to commission large-scale, original public art. that will be installed at the Thornton Community Pool.  The project will produce public art work that speaks to the location, has a positive visual impact and welcomes visitors to the facility. The final work should push Thornton into a contemporary setting and help it become a destination-city; engaged in important conversations on art and culture.  

Eligibility: National

Deadline : May 3rd


Art in Public Places: Loveland Arts & Culture

The City of Loveland Art in Public Places is accepting Requests for Qualifications for artwork installations along 37th Street between North Lincoln Street and Monroe.  This project, called the 37th Street Connector, is a large-scale infrastructure project that will significantly improve connectivity and offer new options for east-west mobility in north Loveland. Two locations have been identified for public artwork installations.  Artists may apply to one or both of these projects through. Both projects are open to any professional artist (or artist team) with demonstrated experience in creating signature artwork of a large scale.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: May 6th

Creative Capital Arts Writers Grant Program

The Arts Writers Grant supports emerging and established writers who are writing about contemporary visual art. Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, these grants support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies.

Deadline: May 20th

WEEK OF APRIL 8TH

Tri-State Relief Fund To Support Non-Salaried Workers in the Visual Arts - From NYFA providing $2,000 grants to non-salaried support staff in the visual arts in NY/NJ/CT. Application cycles: May 19-20, June 2-3

Artist Relief Fund - Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 every week to 100 artists to help combat the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

FCA Emergency Fund COVID-19 - Foundation for Contemporary Art will distribute a one-time grant of $1,500  to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. 

Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund- This fund is for US-based BIPOC artists and administrators. This is a ONE-TIME micro grant of $200.

Artist Community Relief Fund - Abrons Arts Center and Henry Street Settlements’ Artist Community Relief Fund will support artists & arts workers in affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They will disburse $250 to 40 artists and arts workers who live in the following zip codes: 10002, 10009, 10013. (Currently at Capacity but still actively raising money)


NYC Low-Income Artist + Freelancers Relief Fund - Crowd Sourced Relief that  seeks to provide support for low-income, BIPOC, trans/GNC/NB/Queer artists and freelancers whose livelihoods are being effected by this pandemic in NYC whether it's from cancelled gigs, lost jobs, or a lack of business due to coronavirus scares.   (Currently at Capacity but still actively raising money)

WEEK OF MARCH 30TH

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL): JCAL Mural Project
Requests proposals to design and execute a billboard-style institutional branding campaign, called the JCAL Mural Project, to be affixed to the fence of Jamaica Performing Arts Center. JCAL will review complete, qualified proposals from artists, graphic designers, architects, fabricators, copywriters and/or marketing firms, working singly or in combination.

Deadline: April 15, 2020

Smack Mellon: Bound Up Together - On the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Smack Mellon seeks submissions for works that acknowledge the achievements of the 19th Amendment, examine suffrage from a historical perspective and consider its complicated history. Artists are encouraged to submit work that engages with and interprets the theme of suffrage in an expansive way.

Deadline: April 15, 2020

DOT Art:  Community Commissions 2020
DOT Art partners with community-based, nonprofit organizations and professional artists to present temporary public artwork on DOT property throughout the five boroughs for up to 11 months. Artists transform streets with colorful murals, dynamic projections and eye-catching sculptures.

Deadline: April 24, 2020

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs: PAIR Program
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is seeking four artists to join its Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program in 2020. An artist will be placed in residence with the following City agencies and offices: the Department of Sanitation, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, the Civic Engagement Commission, and the Commission on Human Rights.

Deadline: April 26, 2020

Crush Walls: Request for Artists

CRUSH WALLS has grown to become Colorado’s largest urban art event. Showcasing local and international talent, it has been bringing art out of the galleries and into the streets from its very inception, reaching a pinnacle of 100+ public art murals last year.

Deadline: April 29, 2020

Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship
Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships support Minnesota/New York City-based artists, early in their careers, who generate and create bold, innovative and risk-taking new work that explores and/or challenges conventional artistic forms.  Fellows receive $50,000 to support self-determined activities for creation of new work, artistic development and/or professional artistic career development.

Deadline: May 6, 2020

Studio Museum: 2020-21 Artist-in-Residence Program

The Studio Museum in Harlem offers an eleven-month studio residency for three emerging artists working in any media. The program is designed to serve emerging artists of African and/or Afro-Latinx descent working locally, nationally, or internationally.

Deadline: May 1, 2020