Aug 16-31 Call for Artist Deadlines
In this post there are 12 call for artists, but several have multiple opportunities. All have deadlines from August 16 to August 31, 2022.
Be sure to also check out sculpture opportunities with deadlines in Aug 2-15 at our previous call for artists.
Longhorn Dam Bridge Project
Austin, Texas
Summary: The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission a visual artist, or artist team, to design and fabricate an artwork for the new Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge AIPP project located on the new wishbone-shaped pedestrian and bicycle bridge over lady Bird Lake near the Longhorn Dam on Pleasant Valley Road.Artists living and working in the State of Texas area are eligible to apply. Artists are invited artists to submit a Request for Qualifications and respond to questions determined by the project team, specific to the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge AIPP project.
Budget: $190,000
Deadline: 8/18/22
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: At least 18 years of age; and • Live and work in the State of Texas
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Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle AIPP Project
Austin, Texas
Summary: To engage local voices, AIPP collaborated with the Parks Department, and Public Works Department to host an online engagement community meeting on March 23, 2022, as well as an online survey on SpeakUp Austin website open from March 23, 2022 to April 15, 2022. The feedback was compiled into AIPP project goals, which were then finalized with community comment.The resulting goals for the Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle AIPP Project are to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that:
• Links together the varied historical stories about the island including the nearby dam, the flooding, and the current use of the site as a dog park;
• Creates a peaceful, calm and serene setting for visitors of all ages and species;
• Integrates with surrounding rocks, trees, water, foliage fish, biodiversity and all the beautiful natural surroundings;
• Contributes to the diversity of the City of Austin’s art collection; and
• Is accessible physically and conceptually by visitors of all ages and abilities to the park.
Budget: $625,000
Deadline: 8/18/22
How to apply: PublicArtist.org
Eligibility Requirements: At least 18 years of age; and Live in the state of Texas.
Special Notes: The community has stated a preference for the artwork being inspired by the history and nature of the surrounding site.
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8th National Juried Exhibition at the Oxford Arts Alliance
Oxford, Pennsylvania
Summary: This is an open call for artists to submit artwork for the 8th Annual National Juried Exhibition on view from October 7-October 28 at 38 S Third St, Oxford, PA 19363.
Budget: The Exhibition has awards, with the first place award being a $500 cash prize
Deadline: August 19th, 2022
How to apply: Online, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: This is an open call for artists
Special Notes: There is an entry fee of $30 for up to 3 artworks
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Colorado State University Pueblo – Technology Building
Pueblo, Colorado
Summary: Qualifications are requested from artists interested in creating an interior public artwork for the Technology Building at Colorado State University Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado. he Selection Committee is looking for an artwork that embraces the design focuses of the Technology Building’s renovation. The interior design aesthetic is intended to visually represent all the programs in the building through the use of materials, colors, and displays. Materials like perforated metal panels, exposed concrete structure, metal ceilings, a prominent staircase penetrating an open to below space, and dimensional graphics all tell a story about the users within. The two concepts for the overall interior design are “inner workings” and “convergence.” These central concepts informed design elements, materials, and spatial configurations.
Budget: $104,000
Deadline: 8/26/22, 11:59 Mountain
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be legal residents of the United States. Artists from Colorado and the greater Southwest region are encouraged to apply.
Special Notes: A short list of semifinalists will be invited to prepare and present a final proposal in person and be paid an honorarium of $1,000 for in state semifinalists and $1,500 for out of state semifinalists.
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Future Downtown Park (MCity Block 9)
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Summary: The City of Mississauga’s Public Art Program invites professional artists and artist-led teams to submit expressions of interest to create permanent public artwork(s) to be installed in a future downtown park. The City is seeking to commission innovative art that inspires curiosity and contributes to the unique gathering space of the park and of the larger development project.
Budget: $424,000 (Canadian Dollars)
Deadline: 8/29/22
How to apply: by email, see full RFQ for details in link below
Eligibility Requirements: This project is open to artists nationally and internationally
Special Notes: Shortlisted artists to participate in Stage 2: Request for Proposals will be provided with a proposal fee of $2,500.00 CAD
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The Urban Farm
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s) for The Urban Farm located at 10200 Smith Rd., in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, CO.
Budget: $100,000.00
Deadline: 8/29/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado
Special Notes: Works that are engaging and help to tell the story of the land and the goals of The Urban Farm, are encouraged. The selection panel is open to artwork in all media and materials that are suitable for outdoor display.
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Federal Boulevard and 25th Avenue
Denver, Colorado
Summary: The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original public artwork(s), for the Federal Boulevard and 25th Avenue Pedestrian Improvement, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. The panel is very invested in cultural diversity and local history, and aspires to create gathering spaces that are inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all. The panel hopes to see artwork(s) that reflect the rich cultures of the area. The artwork(s) should be welcoming, interactive and culturally responsible.
Budget: $49,000
Deadline: 8/29/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Open to artists or artist teams residing in the state of Colorado
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RFQ for Sculpture
Sugar Land, Texas
Summary: The city of Sugar Land, Texas requests artists or artist teams to submit a statement of qualifications, letter of interest and other materials for a sculpture to be displayed at Sugar Land Fire Station 3.
Budget: $23,000
Deadline: 8/29/22
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: Artists 18 years of age or older are invited to submit an individual or collaborative artist application.
Special Notes: The theme for this sculpture should be inspired by the unofficial motto for the Sugar Land Fire Department: “We’re Part of the Community, and the Community is Part of Us.”
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Arts in Society Grant
Colorado
Summary: This program provides grants ranging from $5,000-$35,000 to individuals and organizations seeking to implement projects that utilize the arts as an integral element in promoting social justice and community welfare.
Budget: grants ranging from $5,000-$35,000
Deadline: 8/29/22
How to apply: see link below
Eligibility Requirements: Arts in Society is open to nonprofits and individuals. Basically, all who reside in the state of Colorado can apply. You do NOT need to be an arts organization. We encourage applications from individual artists, non-arts organizations like human service groups, neighborhood organizations or healthcare organizations (as examples).
Special Notes: Arts in Society grantees participate in a learning community program through which they meet three times with their annual cohort of grantees throughout the first year following funding. Through these meetings they share resources and learnings, and build a coalition of support.
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Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Residency AND Artists-in-Residence at The Studio
Corning, New York
Summary: The Corning Museum of Glass will award one or two artists residencies at its New York studio. Each lasts one month and takes place in March, April, May, October, and November.
Budget: n/a
Deadline: August 31, 2022
How to apply: online, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: insert
Special Notes: The Artists-in-Residence application is identical to the BIPOC Residency application. Artists may check a box to apply for both residencies.
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Midwest Sculpture Initiative 2022-2023 Fall Series (six outdoor sculpture exhibits)
Location: 6 different locations in Michigan and Ohio
Summary: The Midwest Sculpture Initiative is proud to be organizing six outdoor sculpture exhibits for the 2022-23 Fall Series. Exhibitions will be held in Kochville, Michigan; Vandalia, Ohio; Mount Clemens Michigan; Sandusky, Ohio; Detroit-Grosse Pointe, Michigan; and on Falling Waters Trail which joins the Village of Concord with the City of Jackson, Michigan
Budget: Stipends for each sculpture $900
Deadline: 8/31/22
How to apply: mail, hand delivery or by email, see link below
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions noted
Special Notes: Do not be afraid to re-submit pieces that may not have been accepted in previous years or that have been in previous MSI exhibits (example: just because it was in Canton last year doesn’t mean it can’t go to Toledo this year! Also, remember jurors are fickle!)
All exhibits begin approximately September 30th, 2022, and conclude September 15th, 2023
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Oldsmar Sports Complex Public Art Project
Oldsmar, Florida
Summary: The City of Oldsmar, Florida, is soliciting artists and design professionals to submit qualifications for creating and installing a permanent outdoor public art feature for the Oldsmar Sports Complex. The art feature should reflect Oldsmar’s uniqueness and have opportunity for pedestrian interaction. To capture the intent of the resident survey for an interactive art piece, it is important to define the term “interactive art”. In the context of this project, interactive art means that the art involves the spectator in a way that allows the art to achieve its purpose. That can mean letting the observer or visitor “walk” in, on or around the piece; or it may ask the spectators to become part of the artwork.
Budget: $38,000
Deadline: 8/31/22, 11:59pm Mountain
How to apply: CaFE
Eligibility Requirements: This is a National call for artists.
Special Notes: Building community is at the heart of Oldsmar, and the selected art piece should reflect that goal. To support this, Oldsmar residents were invited to have input into the type of art they would like to see for this facility via an online survey. The survey results indicated a desire for an interactive art piece. It is also the City’s desire to have a piece that is iconic and represents the unique character of Oldsmar.
All questions must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 PM EST on Monday, August 12, 2022.
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