Artist Opportunities
Organized below by region, opportunities include Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)/calls for artists, grants, as well as employment, fellowship, workshop, conference, and volunteer opportunities. Our best practice is to post Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for artists/artworks, rather than Requests for Proposals (RFPs). If you would like to learn more about best practices for public art calls, please reach out to our consulting team at consulting@forecastpublicart.
Interested in submitting an opportunity for artists and/or culture bearers? Please contact jen@forecastpublicart.org with a clear description of the opportunity and a live link.
We promote:
- Calls for entry that do not require creating new proposals
- Projects and submissions that do not require an art degree or professional title
- Free opportunities
For a list of Emergency Relief, Grants, Funding, and other artist resources in response to the pandemic, please follow this link to our message regarding COVID-19.
We suggest that you confirm the status of an opportunity before applying.
Minnesota / Midwest
RFQs, COMMISSIONS, & CALLS for ART
The West Des Moines Public Arts Advisory Commission is excited to publish the Call for Artists for the Railroad Park Public Art Project and personally invites you to submit an application. The project will include two (2) permanent commissioned works of art to be sited in rough openings sized 6’-8” by 3’-4” on the north face of the public restroom facility. The restroom facility is located on the west side of the stage/shelter at 425 Railroad Avenue. The total budget for the project is $50,000. This not-to-exceed total must cover all artist fees, design and engineering including structural and electrical, fabrication, installation, lighting (excluding electrical service), site visits, travel costs, and other related expenses. Applications are due by 5:00 pm CST, June 2.
The Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota State Fair Foundation and Forecast announce an open call for four muralists to add four new murals to the 2023 Joyful World Mural Park. Since 2021, the Minnesota State Fair has presented the Joyful World Mural Park in partnership with Forecast and with support from the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. During the 12 days of the Fair, visual artists have created murals on-site, enlivening a new green space with public art and giving Fair visitors an opportunity to watch a wide range of artists work in a variety of styles. Previous years’ murals are also a seasonal attraction on the fairgrounds – on view during the summer around the fairgrounds before returning to the mural park location for the duration of the Fair. Artists must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the State of Minnesota. Artists from outside the metro area and greater Minnesota are encouraged to apply. Each selected artist will receive a stipend of $4,500 (includes materials). Artists will be provided with parking, Fair access, and food vouchers. Join the info session via Zoom at 11:00AM CT on May 13. Questions? Contact tricia@forecastpublicart.org. Applications due by 8:00PM CT on June 5.
The Arts@MSP Program is creating an Artist Roster of emerging, mid-career and established artists who will be prequalified for future public art opportunities at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). This roster will be one method of selecting artists to develop temporary, permanent, free-standing or site-integrated artwork of various complexities, forms, and sizes, indoors and outdoors, at MSP Terminals 1 and 2. This call is open to professional artists residing in the United States. Regional talent is preferred. Project budgets for roster-based selections will vary, depending upon project complexity. Contract awards above $175,000 are subject to approval by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Applications will be accepted at any time, and reviews are anticipated to be conducted quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
MSP Airport Foundation has volunteer opportunities open at this time. Arts@MSP volunteers assist with live performances, rotating art exhibits, guided art tours, and arts receptions and events. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and work at least two shifts per month for at least one year. Fill out the online application on their website to join the team.
FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, COHORTS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
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EMPLOYMENT & PAID INTERNSHIPS
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VOLUNTEER, INTERN, APPRENTICESHIPS, & BOARD OPENINGS
Art Shanty Projects seeks board members. Are you interested in Minnesota winters? Art projects? Joy? If so, consider applying to join the Art Shanty Projects Board of Directors! We are a working Board, committed to supporting a small and joyous arts organization that provides on-ice experiences to Minnesotans in dreary winter months. We are looking for engaged, motivated individuals with a demonstrated commitment to any or all of the following: accessibility, decolonizing art and arts organizations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We especially welcome those with an interest in future leadership and/or treasurer roles, fundraising and building financial stability, and the law. The typical time commitment is an average of 10 hours per month. We strongly encourage people of color, Indigenous folks, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and neurodivergent individuals to apply. No listed deadline.
Public Art Saint Paul has open volunteer opportunities. These volunteers assist with community outreach, programs, and fundraising events. Contact PASP at 651-290-0921 or pasp@publicartstpaul.org to get involved.
CONFERENCES, SUMMITS, WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
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PROGRAMS, GRANTS, & AVAILABLE FUNDING
The Creative Empowerment subgrant program offered by the City of Dubuque’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for Round 2. With $15,000 in federal National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds to award, Dubuque-based practicing creatives that meet all eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. The Creative Empowerment subgrant program aims to award funds to individual creatives residing within Dubuque city limits to aid in the production of tangible public-facing, arts-based projects that further their careers and deepen their community engagement. Creative Empowerment Round 2 opens for applications June 1 – July 14, 2023, for consideration of projects occurring between October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024. Applications for Round 2 are due by 11:59 PM on July 14, 2023. Applications must be submitted via the online application portal.
Springboard for the Arts regularly shares a variety of opportunities and support.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Artist Equity Grants provide up to $4,000 to aid Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other artists of color with projects that will advance their skills and artistic careers. No match requirements. Application Deadline: Ongoing, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 or until funding for the year has been expended.
The City of St. Louis Park has funds available to pay for the graphic wrapping of city-owned utility boxes. Community and Neighborhood Organizations may apply to wrap a box. Original local artwork is encouraged. If you have a design you’d like to bring to life and need to find a community partner to support the project, contact info@slpfota.org.
Metro Regional Arts Council (MRAC) offers a variety of arts project support and learning grants, for all artistic disciplines. Varying submission dates.
National
RFQs, COMMISSIONS, & CALLS for ART
Basin Arts seeks a visual artist to create an original mural on a freestanding outdoor wall of the Bottle Art Lofts complex. Basin Arts has been selected as one of nine organizations across Louisiana to receive a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts’ Percent for the Arts program in partnership with Forecast Public Art to facilitate a public art project in Lafayette, Louisiana. Basin Arts has partnered with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette Consolidated Government – La Place Coterie, Lafayette Convention and Visitor’s Commission, and Bottle Art Lofts to facilitate a Public Call for Art at the Bottle Art Lofts located in the historic La Place Neighborhood at the intersection of Cameron St. and University Ave. often referred to as “Four Corners.” Basin Arts seeks a visual artist to create an original mural on a freestanding outdoor wall of the Bottle Art Lofts complex. This mural wall frames the backside of a community green space and faces University Ave. This call is Part One of a two-phase collaborative project between a visual artist and a choreographer. Eligibility: Acadiana Region. Budget: $8,000. Project Completion Deadline: November 1, 2023. Apply by May 31, 2023.
Basin Arts seeks a choreographer to create a site-specific dance piece in collaboration with an original mural on a freestanding outdoor wall of the Bottle Art Lofts complex. Basin Arts has been selected as one of nine organizations across Louisiana to receive a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts’ Percent for the Arts program in partnership with Forecast Public Art to facilitate a public art project in Lafayette, Louisiana. Basin Arts has partnered with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette Consolidated Government – La Place Coterie, Lafayette Convention and Visitor’s Commission, and Bottle Art Lofts to facilitate a Public Call for Art at the Bottle Art Lofts located in the historic La Place Neighborhood at the intersection of Cameron St. and University Ave. often referred to as “Four Corners”. Basin Arts seeks a choreographer to create a site-specific dance piece in collaboration with an original mural on a freestanding outdoor wall of the Bottle Art Lofts complex. This mural wall frames the backside of a community green space and faces University Ave. This call is Part Two of a two-phase collaborative project between a visual artist and a choreographer. The mural would be considered Part One. Eligibility: Acadiana Region. Budget: $2,000. Project Completion Deadline: November 1, 2023. Apply by May 31, 2023.
The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and Sports Complex (RDCS) Renovation Project will update the facility including improvements to the stadium public spaces, new clubhouses, batting tunnels and maintenance facilities. The RDCS is owned by Palm Beach County (County), Florida. Fawley Bryant Architects, Inc. seeks to commission an Artist or Artist Team (Artist) to design, permit, fabricate and install are that celebrates the spirit of baseball, RDCS past and present history and community connectivity. Art element’s installation and construction shall be designed and engineered by licensed Florida design professional(s). Art shall be designed and built to comply with the Florida Building Code-7th Edition (2020); including withstanding 180 mph winds with 3-second gust, engineered with proper foundations. Artists are invited to create art for two potential areas, but ALL proposals must integrate art into Area #1 – Third (3rd) Base Entrance Plaza. Artist’s proposed design(s) and associated budget line items will determine if Artist also integrates art into Area #2 – First (1st) Base Entrance Plaza. Both plaza areas are on the exterior of the stadium and should reflect and celebrate the traditional neighborhood development principals that promote connection of the community and architecture while celebrating this community heirloom in the spirit of baseball. The art will help create a space for a “Momentary Pause,” “Social Gathering Place,” “Comfortable Conversation Zone” “Sports Plaza,” and “Landmark Spot to Join Friends.” Art designs shall not feature nor specifically highlight the Cardinals nor the Marlins so that if in the future these teams no longer use this stadium the art will remain relevant. Budget: $646,000.00 inclusive of all expenses including Artist fee, design, engineering, permitting, materials, lighting, electrical, wiring, fabrication, contractor, shipping, installation, concrete foundations (if required), construction oversight, travel, hotel, transportation, mileage, insurance, etc. Artist Q & A Deadline is 5:00pm EDT, April 26, sjohnson@fawleybryant.com. Fawley Bryant posts answers to Artist questions no later than May 13. All Artists who participle in the mandatory pre-proposal conference call and are selected to present their concept proposal to the Finalists Selection (Shortlisted Artist) will receive a flat fee (honoraria) of $1,000.00 inclusive of all expenses. The Artist must email a complete Shortlist Application to Shane Johnson, Senior Project Manager, Fawley Bryant Architects at sjohnson@fawleybryant.com; subject line: “RDCS-Renovations-AiPP_Call to Artist.” Apply by 2:00pm EDT, May 31. Any questions following review of the Call shall be directed to Shane Johnson, Senior Project Manager with Fawley Bryant Architects, Inc. at sjohnson@fawleybryant.com
The Maryland State Arts Council has a national open call for Artists interested in being included in the new Public Art Roster for Artwork Commissions projects. The Artwork Commissions program is the state’s percent-for-art program. Artwork Commissions are permanent, large-scale, publicly accessible artworks integrated into the construction or renovation of eligible State buildings. Commission budgets range from $50,000-$1,500,000. The new Public Artist Roster will open in Summer 2023 and be used to select artists for upcoming commissions through 2025. An Informational webinar for artists will be presented Thursday, April 13, 2023, 4:00-5:00pm EDT. Apply by May 31.
Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge seek artists for their public art slide registry. Registration is free and easy – upload digital files of past work samples and complete the form for artist info. Once in our registry, you will be considered for future public art commissions administered by the City of Cambridge. Email Claudia Zarazua, Arts and Cultural Planning Director, at czarazua@cambridgema.gov, with questions or to edit your portfolio. Apply by December 31, 2023.
MuncieArts & Culture Council seeks artists—the following open Requests for Qualifications will be used to generate a pool of prequalified artists for current and future public art projects in the City of Muncie. Outdoor public artworks, including sculpture, installation, and murals are being planned through 2024, with project budgets ranging between $5,000 to $150,000. All artists working or eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. Application is free. Accepted applications will be kept on file in a pre-qualified pool until December 31, 2024. Acceptance to the pre-qualified pool does not guarantee that a project will be offered, though all pre-qualified artists will be considered. Artists selected for a project shortlist will be notified. Please include a permanent email address in your application as this will be the address used to contact you for potential future projects. Application will remain open until December 31, 2023. Early application is encouraged. Questions not answered in the RFQ Instruction Document can be directed to publicart@munciearts.org.
The Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with The Ford Family Foundation, is putting together a registry of Oregon artists. We invite artists from across the state to sign up for the list by filling out a brief survey about themselves and their artistic practice. We encourage any and all artists living in Oregon to register! Deadline not specified.
The City of Wichita- Government Division of Arts and Cultural Services is launching a Public Artist Registry web page to serve as a resource to aid architects and developers in connecting with art consultants and artists when working on City projects. This database of qualified artists is intended to streamline the process of selecting artists and art consultants for cultural and public art projects. Local, regional, state and national artists who have experience working on large scale public projects are encouraged to apply for inclusion. No listed deadline.
FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, & OTHER AWARDS
National Parks Arts Foundation offers a variety of residencies. We recommend checking regularly.
EMPLOYMENT & PAID INTERNSHIPS
Meow Wolf hires for a variety of jobs, in Santa Fe, NM, and Las Vegas, NV. Meow Wolf is an arts collective and production company that creates and operates immersive, interactive multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastical realms of storytelling. We recommend checking regularly.
VOLUNTEER, INTERN, APPRENTICESHIPS, & BOARD OPENINGS
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CONFERENCES, SUMMITS, WORKSHOPS, & EVENTS
Seattle Office of Arts and Culture now offers a Public Art Boot Camp series. Starting in December 2022, a series of online workshops will be free and available to anyone interested in learning more about public art. Featuring staff, artists, and experts in the field, the information shared will highlight the steps needed to navigate through the completion of a public art project successfully.
PROGRAMS, GRANTS, & AVAILABLE FUNDING
Gottlieb Emergency Grant Program. This emergency grant provides financial assistance to painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need. No close date.
The Foundation for Contemporary Arts offers Emergency Grants between $200 and $2,500 for visual and performing artists. Applications reviewed monthly, so artists can quickly take advantage of momentum or solve budget errors. Rolling acceptance.
The Maryland State Arts Council Creativity Grant Program strengthens the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations, in order to maintain a strong arts infrastructure in the state. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. Close dates for the Creativity Grant Program are rolling. Funded activities must occur within the grant period. Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the funded activities occur. Applications will be reviewed monthly, and Creativity Grants will be awarded throughout the fiscal year until allocated funding is depleted.
The Maryland Touring Grant assists eligible nonprofit organizations by subsidizing the presentation of any performer on the Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster. Rolling acceptance.
United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant. Public bodies, Non-profit organizations, and Federally Recognized Tribes may apply.
International
RFQs, COMMISSIONS, & CALLS for ART
CODAmagazine Call for entries.
Short Édition seeks short stories and poems to delight, inspire, surprise, and, most importantly, move our readers. Starting July 1, 2019, the editorial team at Short Édition began publishing a monthly selection of original and unpublished short fiction in both the Short Story Dispensers and on our website. Button fiction — very short fiction published at the push of a button — is found in unexpected places, whether it’s when you’re savoring the last sips at the local coffee shop, waiting in line at the DMV, or strolling through the airport. We want to insert a bit of storytelling into the mundane moments, elevating the role of story in the everyday. We pay $125 stipend for each selected short story and $75 for each poem as an advance payment on the royalties that each author will receive on a yearly basis from the Short Story Dispenser subscriptions. Each selected piece will be published as a part of a Rendez-vous collection in our Short Story Dispensers around the world and on our website, short-edition.com/en. Response rate could be anywhere from a few days up to four months, depending on the number of submissions received. Submissions accepted on a rolling basis.
FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, & OTHER AWARDS
Olepangi Farm offers residency for artists for 6, 12, or 18 weeks. Artists stay in semi-permanent tents with adjoining bathrooms. Power and internet is only found in the communal spaces, the farm is off-grid. Artists are expected to complete one community activity or project, agreed upon at the beginning of their residency. They are also expected to have daily interaction with guests, leave a legacy behind, and reflect on their time in their residency for the farm’s social media. Artist expenses are $350 per week, plus travel, visa, and activities off the farm. Applications can be submitted by email to artistinresidence@olepangifarm.com. No listed deadline.
The Awesome Foundation offers $1,000 grants every month for ideas that need funding. Visit their website for examples of other projects they have funded. Apply to the chapter closest to you through their website. No deadline.
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