Santa Monica Cultural Affairs, a division of the City of Santa Monica, seeks proposals from visual, digital and performing artists living in Los Angeles County for a fourteen-week studio residency at the Camera Obscura Art Lab in Palisades Park, Santa Monica.

This Studio Residency spans 14 weeks and three terms are available; Feb 1- May 9, 2024; May 16- August 22, 2024; and August 29 - December 12, 2024.

The Salt Lake City Arts Council is pleased to announce an opportunity for U.S.-based artists or artist-led teams to submit qualifications for the Donner Trail Park public art opportunity. This project seeks to commission a site-specific art installation(s) that will become the centerpiece of a "re-imagined" Donner Trail Park.

Situated in the Salt Lake Valley at the base of the Wasatch foothills, Donner Trail Park is a 14.27-acre park in the East Bench neighborhood of Salt Lake City. A "re-imagined Donner Trail Park will maintain views of the valley and the peaceful environment. The inclusion of a public art installation(s) at Donner Trail Park is supported by the voter-approved Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces General Obligation (GO) Bond

The 2024 Craft Archive Fellowship will foster archival research on underrepresented and non-dominant craft histories in the United States.

Proposals are welcome from a range of emerging to established scholars, including artists researchers. Funding is intended to support independent research and is not intended to support research conducted on behalf of an institution, organization, or 501c3.

Archives are repositories for and collections of primary source materials where people can conduct research. However, the histories preserved and stored within institutional libraries and archives often reflect the dominant cultural narratives, limiting the types of histories that can be told. Therefore, this fellowship takes an expansive understanding of what an archive is, to delimit what an archive can be. For the purpose of this grant, the Center for Craft understands archival craft research to be, but not limited to:

Digital and in-person archives: Recipients can direct their research towards a digital or site-specific archive, such as institutional archives that feature underrepresented craft communities. An in-person visit is not required.
Objects as archives, the study of a new collection of materials, such as oral histories, community-created archives, site or place as an archive.
Funding from this grant can be used to visit more than one archive, as funding and time permits. However, engagement with just one archive is all that is expected.
Select Archival Images Courtesy American Craft Council Library & Archives

The County of Mercer County/New Jersey seeks to identify a pool of qualified artists or artist teams who will subsequently be invited to develop proposals to design, fabricate and install permanent site-specific public art for the New Jersey State Prison. Letters of interest and qualifications from artists are sought in this RFQ.

In particular, artists are sought to create one (1) 319 ft (long/width) x 19 ft (high/height) mural to be permanently installed on the exterior wall of the New Jersey State Prison, located at 600 Cass St., Trenton. The successful design will be colorful, dynamic, and celebratory; and will provide a vibrant, block-long visual impact for local residents and those driving along this major thoroughfare. This RFQ is open to artists/artist teams residing or working within the tri-state area (NJ, NY, CT, and PA). The estimated budget of $150,000 USD is all inclusive. The art selection process will be managed by the County’s Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H).

The City of Mountain View’s Visual Arts Committee is inviting artists and artist teams working in a variety of media to exhibit public art in the lobby of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041) for the 2024 season.

The rotating exhibits are approximately six to eight weeks in length and are viewed by thousands of people visiting downtown Mountain View and attending shows at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (MVCPA).

The goal of the Call to Artists is to showcase works of art throughout the City Hall building (hallways and other prominent walls) that are inspired by South Florida’s Nature and Wildlife, with a strong focus on the Everglades. Please note that ocean themed artwork will not be considered or accepted. Because of City’s proximity to the Everglades, the City Hall conference room names are also inspired by local nature and wildlife.

(City is expecting digital photography and giclee to cost between $200 to $500 and original paintings to range between $1,000 to $3,000)

In the last hundred years, humankind has seen unprecedented innovations and changes, from skyscrapers to moon landings, to social media, to human rights, to Art...?

At this very moment in our society, everything moves incredibly fast, time doesn’t seem sufficient anymore. Artists seem to find their path much harder, the ongoing changes create a need for a continuous state of transcendence, and this is reflected in contemporary art.

The aim of this exhibition is to explore the trends in contemporary art and to create a dialogue between the artists and the viewers.

Gallery Space:

Our gallery is located in the vibrant heart of the iconic Tower Bridge area in London. An elegant blend of historical richness and modern energy, our space serves as an extraordinary platform for artists and audiences alike.

Submission Guidelines:

To apply, email us three images of your work (three different pieces), each with its title, size in cm, medium, price, and a short biography of no more than 150 words. Email submissions should be sent to [email protected].

Eligible media include, but are not limited to, paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, prints, textiles, illustrations, digital art, poems, etc.

Application is free, but a £165 fee applies for each selected artist. This fee covers an extensive suite of benefits:

* Printed catalogs, posters, and brochures
* Admin support
* Graphic designer services
* Champagne & caviar at the opening event
* Professional photographer to document the event
* Hostess, security, and bartender services at the opening
* Printing and framing for the artists who opt for that (printing and framing is included in the price).

Our sales commission remains a modest 15%.

Printing and Framing Support:

If you're an accepted artist facing difficulties shipping your work to us, you can send us photos of your work. We'll print and frame them for you at no additional cost. Rest assured, we strive to match the quality of your original artwork as closely as possible.

Frame sizes available:

1. 32 x 32 cm
2. 30 x 40 cm
3. 40 x 50 cm

Important dates:

* Application deadline: 9th December 2023
* Artwork delivery date: 14th December 2023
* Exhibition days: 15th - 20th December 2023
* Opening event on 15th November, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Event:

This is a physical exhibition taking place in our iconic gallery space in the Tower Bridge district, London.

Beverages:

Champagne, Cocktails, and Caviar.

Important:

When applying, please include "The New Artist" in the subject line of your email.

Good luck to all entrants!

Call for Art
2024–2026 GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS

We are pleased to invite artist submissions for outdoor public display in Lake Oswego’s nationally recognized, award-winning outdoor Gallery Without Walls exhibit. In its twenty-fourth year, this program’s mission is to integrate art into the daily lives of residents and visitors to the community by presenting works from regional, national, and international artists that resonate with people of diverse backgrounds. Artwork will be displayed throughout the downtown business district for a two-year exhibition starting in the Summer of 2024.

Artists can submit completed works and proposals for new works for installation in August of 2024. We seek works of various media, including sculpture, social practice, new media, projections, and murals. We encourage proposals that engage, educate, and inspire the community. Submissions of artwork created within the last three years are highly encouraged.

The Selection Committee will choose up to fifteen artists to display. The selected artists will receive an honorarium award of $1000. Selected artists are also eligible for an annual People’s Choice purchase award of up to $20,000 (with a 30% gallery fee).

December 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Deadline to apply

January 2024, Selection Committee meets to jury applications

February 2024, Artists are notified

March 2024, Gallery Without Walls Preview Party (details TBD)

April/May 2024, Artists receive the contract and preliminary display site information

August 2024 Installation

Complete call found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57a7a704b8a79b2fec2d397d/t/64e7e3da0b3aa25c89d12184/1692918746826/2024+GWW+Call+for+Art.pdf

Introducing the 1st "Beautiful | Grotesque”, international competition and online exhibition. This competition is open to artists of all ages internationally with no restrictions on media or style. Work must pertain to the theme of “Beautiful | Grotesque”. Entry is free, only artists whose work is selected as finalists must pay the $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their work exhibited online and move on to the final round of Jurying in consideration for cash prizes and the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000.

The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is an $8,000 unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein.

Callout for artists, makers and performers! Expressions of Interest and applications for WAF Grant funding are open now to be part of next summer’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe festival, from 7-23 June.
Every Summer, WAF brings together hundreds of creatives in a bold and boundary pushing annual line-up of cutting-edge theatre and dance, brand new music, exhibitions, comedy, performance art, outdoor extravaganzas and everything in between, taking place across the borough of Wandsworth.
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is a proudly inclusive, open-access festival. We pride ourselves on being a testing ground for bold, experimental work, and we’re looking for professional and emerging artists who want to present their work to new audiences.
Plus, Wandsworth's going for London Borough of Culture 2025 so we really want to showcase the fantastic creative home we live, work and play in with our most exciting, diverse programme yet.
Whatever kind of creative practitioner you are, if you want to try out new ideas, connect with creative networks and be part of something that thrills, moves and inspires audiences from across London and beyond, WAF wants you!
Express your interest online by 5pm on Thu 14 Dec 2023, or find out more about taking part via our website.
Filling out an Expression of Interest form is a non-committal way of telling us your plans and letting us know if you need any help or advice. You don’t need to have a clear idea of what you’d like to do, and we won’t hold it against you if your project does not come to fruition for any reason!
Need support? WAF offers up to £2,000 per project via our WAF Grants scheme to help fund project ideas that meet our strategic aims, plus the Wandsworth Grant Fund supports arts and culture projects taking place in the borough with awards of up to £10,000.
WAF also offers 50% off registration fees for artists under 26 or for artist collectives with over half of their members aged under 26.

Timeline:
• Expressions of interest open (artists, practitioners and venues): Now open!
• WAF Grants open: Mon 4 September 2023
• WAF Grants close: Fri 27 October 2023, 5pm
• Wandsworth Grant Fund closes: Mon 4 December 2023
• Registration opens: Wed 6 December 2023
• Expressions of interest close: Thu 14 December 2023
• Early bird registration closes: Thu 11 January 2024, 5pm
• Final registration and copy deadline: Fri 16 February 2024, 5pm
• WAF festival dates: Fri 7 to Sun 23 June 2024

The residency at Jardin Rouge is open to visual artists of any nationality or age who can demonstrate a significant artistic career. The residency will last a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. The artist may be invited back to continue his or her research on the basis of the initial project or to develop new projects in agreement with the Foundation. All the teams speak english, arabic and french. The Montresso* Art Foundation provides funding for the production of the artistic project approved by the selection committee. It will also cover transport, individual accommodation, meals, all necessary equipment and the provision of an individual workshop on the residency site.

This exciting residency will enable artists to develop their work in the Museum’s historic Drawing Office and engage with departments across the Museum including the archive, library, education and commercial activities.

Sir John Soane's Museum has launched the second edition of its Artist at Soane residency programme.

This extraordinary opportunity invites artists to immerse themselves in the Museum's historic Drawing Office.

Located in the heart of London, and attracting over 100,000 visitors a year, the Museum is home to the remarkable collection of Sir John Soane, renowned British architect and collector.

Artists, designers, makers and creatives working in various media are encouraged to apply, provided that drawing plays a central role in their practice.

Two artists will be hosted at the museum each year, one in Spring and one in Autumn. Residents will receive financial support and guidance throughout the residency.

Artist fee:

Artists will be contracted for a minimum of 12 days working either in the Museum or in their studio during the three month period. The artist will be engaged over a pre-agreed number of days in the Museum either working on site, taking part in public engagement or educational activity or using the research facilities.

There will be an honorarium of £2000 per artist or collaboration, to cover materials, travel and other expenses.

There will also be the possibility of an allowance for each artist on a case by case basis, to help cover accommodation, at the discretion of the Project Managers. Please note that this will not cover international artists' travel expenses or Visa application fees.

More info on how to apply: https://new.artopps.co.uk/opportunities/artistatsoane

It's free to enter, and artists from around the world are welcome to apply!

The Volunteer Photographer Program is a community outreach project of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Archive. The mission of the program is to provide documentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the Foundation Archive. WATERMARKS ON YOUR IMAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Festival Dates: April 25-28 and May 2-5, 2024

Blue Sky established the Pacific Northwest Drawers (PNW Drawers) program in 2007 to feature a juried public archive of original prints by contemporary photographers from the Pacific Northwest region. The program features work by more than 50 artists based in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Selected work can be viewed in the flat files for a full year at the gallery, or digitally on the Blue Sky website. The online exhibition will remain a part of the Blue Sky digital archive indefinitely. We are pleased to open the 2024 call, juried by Aline Smithson, visual artist, educator, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Lenscratch.

The Other Art Fair is a global gathering of creative thinkers, game changers and pleasure seekers sharing emerging talent and unforgettable experiences.

Set against the backdrop of the world’s biggest cities, each of our fairs is different. We combine boundary-pushing yet always accessible artworks from over 100 independent artists like you, with immersive installations, performances and a few curious encounters. The result is an inspiring, evocative, inclusive and fun event that reframes how art can be perceived and creates lasting connections between artists and art lovers.

We’ve been dedicated to representing independent artists since 2011 The Other Art Fair and since then have worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries. We host 12 in-person fairs each year across the UK, US and Australia.

Artist Grants support Omaha-area artists and organizers who orient their practices toward building more economically, environmentally, and racially just futures. These unrestricted awards provide seed funding and direct financial support to artists actively engaged in challenging dominant systems, expanding their practices, and engaging with their communities.

University of Utah in partnership with the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Public Art Program requests qualifications from artists and/or artist teams interested in creating site-specific artwork(s) for the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Seeking an artist to create an installation designed to meet the vision/mission to commemorate, honor, and celebrate local LGBTQ+ community members and allies who have had a profound, significant, and positive impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ residents of Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley.

The art installation will be a visible and lasting reminder to residents and visitors of Pam Springs and the Coachella Valley of the LGBTQ+ community’s rich history of courage, spirit, and achievement. It will be designed, installed, and funded to0 serve as a beacon of community pride and as a historical reference source for future generations.

The MGMoA is looking for potential artists to exhibit at the St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital Gallery for a period of 4 months. The artwork needs to be calming and comforting due to the location of the gallery. More details are at https://www.mgmoa.org/st-anthony/

Exhibiting Your Artwork at the MGMoA Gallery in St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital
The gallery space is just inside the West Entrance, on the North side of the main hallway, connecting the old and new sections of St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital. The hallway is 54 feet long, with about 44 feet of usable display space. Artwork is displayed for 4 months.
The artwork needs to be ready to hang. The MGMoA curator will meet with approved artists to discuss placement and will hang the exhibit. Because it is a hallway, no artwork can interfere with the movement of people in the hallway. The maximum depth of the pieces is 4 inches due to ADA restrictions.
Please keep in mind the wide range of reasons people might be in the hospital; therefore, the artwork needs to be calming and comforting. Artists should avoid shocking, depressive or angry imagery, and images with an abundance of red or black hues.
The MGMoA will fabricate the labels for each exhibit. Approved artists should send the text at least one week before installation. Artists can have an introductory panel as well as individual labels for the artworks. Prices cannot be listed on the labels. There is a brochure holder for brochures or cards that the artist can provide.
The artist is welcome to sell their work; however, it must be kept on the wall until the end of the exhibit. The MGMoA does NOT engage in sales during exhibitions. There will not be a value or sale price indicated on your label. If you are open to selling your artwork, we will be happy to give interested parties your contact information IF you indicate that on your loan agreement.

Established as part of Lee Krasner’s legacy, the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant was set up to support and strengthen the creative lives of artists. A competitive grant for artists with extensive exhibition records, this grant has a long list of impressive alumni. Since its start in 1985, the foundation has granted over 65 million dollars in award money to artists in over 77 countries.

DEADLINE IS ONGOING

South Porch Artists Residency is a retreat space for working artists, scholars and clergy to pursue creative projects. Located on an historic property in downtown Summerville, SC, South Porch immerses residents in the evocative setting of a small Southern town, just half an hour from downtown Charleston. Up to six residents at a time are offered comfortable lodgings and studio work space, either in our 1835 Main House or contemporary Cottage Studio. Residents apply for stays of one, two, three or four weeks, arriving and departing on a Monday. For more information see our website: www.southporchartists.org
We believe that artists, writers, scholars and clergy – while often undervalued – provide essential services to our community, and to each of us as human beings. They uncover the universe, reveal our common humanity, expose injustice, point to reconciliation, and nurture our hearts, minds and spirits. Our mission is to support the essential work of these makers and thinkers by offering them dedicated space, time and community, and to enrich the people of the Lowcountry and our residents through personal and cultural exchange. At South Porch we are guided by the values of inclusion, community, caring and creativity.
Ongoing application.

The Shawn Lang Memorial Task Force is seeking artist qualifications to create the CT AIDS Memorial monument. The Task Force is named after Shawn Lang, a longtime CT advocate who spent her life fighting injustices.

This monument will serve as a reminder of Shawn Lang’s brand of soul force, the force of love, the force “of resistance.” At rallies at the State Capitol, she would often point to the building and state, “This is your house!” and as crowds left she’d challenge them to “Go out and change the world.”

This public art should serve as motivation for the justice work ahead. It will be a piece that encourages our souls to be stirred as we step into the arena, and into the complex work of confronting the racial/social/political inequities in CT. It is public art for justice.

The CT AIDS Memorial will be an outdoor public art installation that is incorporated within the landscape detailed below. It will be an “evergreen” installation that may include seating features and other interactive elements. The CT AIDS Memorial is meant to be an historic marker to those who have died of AIDS as well as those who continue to live with and work to eliminate HIV. The memorial will be engaging, intentional, empowering, hopeful and an opportunity for meaningful conversation.

Rising Star Fellowship is a fellowship program run by Etcheve to support upcoming artists. Rising artists can use NFT technology to connect better with their fans and build stronger ties with the community.

Our goal is to work with 100 upcoming artists to help them gain more exposure and create a new passive income for them through NFT. We encourage creators from various mediums and regions to apply.

As a fellow, you will receive the following highlighted but not limited benefits:

- Product credits for creating and marketing NFT
- Exhibition possibilities (online and offline)
- Connect with other creators.
- Exclusive educational resources (webinar and bootcamp)

CERF+’s emergency relief grants will focus on materials-based craft and folk/traditional artists that incurred significant medical expenses related to treatment and recovery from COVID-19 AND/OR experienced a recent, career-threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or climate-related disaster.

DEADLINE IS ONGOING

Call for Proposals
2024 Temporary Public Art Installation
Waterville, Maine

Overview

Waterville Creates invites proposals from individuals or groups for temporary outdoor public art installations for display in Downtown Waterville between June 1 and October 31, 2024 (this is the minimum timeframe; dates may be extended upon mutual agreement by the artist, Waterville Creates, and the property owner). Proposals may be submitted by individual artists, artist collaboratives, and/or arts organizations. The minimum award is $25,000; maximum award is $50,000. The application deadline is December 31, 2023.

In its 2021 Strategic Plan and in anticipation of the opening of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center on Main Street in December 2022, Waterville Creates established a goal to “make strolling downtown a delight with art ever-present.” The intent of this call is to identify and fund one or two significant, highly visible public art installations designed to inspire joy and curiosity and invite engagement by visitors of all ages.

Media + Scope

Proposed installations may include a variety of media and formats, including sound, projection, light, sculpture, etc. While one-time performances and events are not eligible for funding, activities related to or occurring within or around the installation may be included as part of the overall project. Proposals may include one site or multiple sites (i.e., a series of related installations along Main Street).

Proposed work must be suitable for all ages and must remain on display for the full exhibition period (June-October 2024). Applicants are encouraged to include interactive elements that invite the community to engage with the work.

Siting

Projects must be installed within the downtown district. Priority will be given to the following locations: Castonguay Square, Levine’s Park, Main Street sidewalks, and The Concourse parking area. While applicants are encouraged to propose specific sites for their installations, proposals may alternatively include general site requirements (greenspace vs. hardscape, square footage requirements, etc.).

Waterville Creates staff will be available to assist successful applicants in securing necessary permissions to use the public property spaces listed above and potential downtown sites not listed.

Funding

Stipends will range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $50,000 per approved project. Should Waterville Creates or the City of Waterville choose to purchase a piece for permanent display, the stipend shall serve as a deposit toward the total purchase price. Any private purchase will be independent of this process and arranged directly between the purchaser and the artist. Awards are inclusive of all project expenses. No additional funds will be provided for travel or installation expenses, which should be incorporated into the overall project budget.

Installation

Artists are responsible for transporting, installing, and removing the artwork after the exhibition. Exterior artwork should be durable, weatherproof, and require minimal maintenance during the exhibition period. Waterville Creates will work with the City of Waterville to provide site specific installation assistance as required. Attention to public safety issues and resistance to vandalism are also important considerations. Approval of artwork will be contingent on satisfactorily addressing liability issues and assuring structural integrity.

Review Criteria + Process

Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee comprising representatives from Waterville Creates, the City of Waterville, and other community arts partners. Proposals will be scored based on:
• Overall quality of the proposal
• Project feasibility within provided budget, timeline, and site.
• Artistic excellence
• Visibility / visual impact
• Appropriateness / availability of the site (if one has been identified)
• Evidence of durability / public safety

The selected Artist(s) will be encouraged but not required to participate in at least one associated program and/or artist talk during the period of June 2024 through October 2024.

Waterville Creates will notify applicants of funding decisions by February 1, 2024. Staff will work with successful applicants to schedule, place, and/or refine projects as needed to ensure successful implementation.

Timeline

• October 16, 2023 Call for Proposals opens
• December 31, 2023 Proposals are due
• February 1, 2024 Applicants notified of selection
• May 2024 Installation of work
• June – October, 2024 Exhibition period
• After October 31, 2024 Removal of artwork

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should provide the following:
• Letter of interest. No longer than 2 pages, including the following:
o Identification of lead applicant and any partners to be involved;
o Brief summary of proposed project, including timing and desired location or location requirements.
o Explanation of why you’re interested in this opportunity.
o Explanation of how the community will be invited to interact with the piece.
o Experience with similar temporary public art projects, if applicable.
• Proposed budget. Please provide a budget for the proposed project and clearly state the amount of your request. The minimum request is $25,000, and the maximum is $50,000. Please include all project related expenses, including travel and installation.
• Current resume of any proposed artist(s), and links to artist’s website if applicable. Include information about previous work, commissions, public art installations, and/or exhibitions.
• Support Materials. Digital images (high-res jpgs preferred), videos (not to exceed 3 minutes), website links that will help to illustrate your proposal. Please submit no more than 5 total files. Each image and video should be considered one file. Please include title of work, date of work, dimensions of the work, and materials used.
• Accessibility. To request an accommodation or to receive CFP materials in an alternate format, please contact [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the CFP deadline.

All materials must be emailed to m[email protected] by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2023.

About Waterville Creates

Through its three divisions, the Maine Film Center, Waterville Opera House, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville Creates offers high quality, year-round film, visual, and performing arts programming for people of all ages from its new home in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, which opened to the public in December 2022.

MISSION
Arts experiences for all

VISION
A community where all people enjoy transformative experiences in the arts

VALUES

Community
We are building a thriving, connected, and equitable community through shared experiences in the arts. By presenting arts programming by, with, and for our community, we promote growth and well-being.

Creativity
We recognize the vital role creative expression plays in a fulfilled life and a vibrant community, nurture individual artistic endeavors at all levels, and encourage all creative outlets.

Collaboration
We connect and work with creatives, arts and cultural organizations, and other strategic partners to energize and enrich our community through the arts.

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
We support, encourage, and honor diverse stories and perspectives. We provide relevant, accessible programming while making space for community conversations that deepen understanding and foster discourse around critical issues of our time.

We founded the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund in early 2020, in response to the extensive need in the creative community for support during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. At Adobe we believe that everyone has a story to tell and that those stories deserve to be heard. When we elevate and invest to ensure a broader and more diverse set of voices are heard, we can create change within ourselves, our communities, and the world. The past year has shown us that in times of uncertainty people are turning to creative expression to learn, cope and make an impact. That’s why we are committed to leading the way and enabling ‘Creativity for All,’ empowering professional creators of all backgrounds to have access to the tools, skills, and inspiration they need to continue to create stories and share their diverse and unique perspectives.

In accordance with Hawai‘i Revised Statute 103-8.5, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), Art in Public Places Program is requesting qualifications from individual artists for artwork to be featured in the Our Sea of Islands art exhibition hosted at Capitol Modern: The Hawai'i State Art Museum. Through this RFQ we intend to establish a qualified pool of professional artists for consideration.

A phrase coined by scholar and cultural practitioner Epeli Hauʻofa, “Our Sea of Islands” is an oft-quoted reference to a redirection in the perspectives of the islands in the Pacific. Rather than considering these islands as an exotic other, Hauʻofa challenged the world to see the Pacific region as a metropolis for engagement of all kinds. We consider the exhibition, Our Sea of Islands, to be one that uses engagement as the cornerstone not only for the resulting presentation of artworks, but also for the very foundation of those pieces or performances from conception to fabrication to manifestation.

The Art Advocacy Project 2D (commonly known as TAAP 2D) is a one-year on-loan program designed to promote regional artists through the public display of their artworks and provides a means for artwork sales. This project is open to all Colorado artists of two-dimensional media. Selected artworks may be for sale; however, this is not required.

Unique two-dimensional works of art will be showcased in the Loveland Public Library’s Central Galleria in late February 2024. This project is ideal for artists wishing to display their work at any career stage. A wide variety of mediums have been shown through this annual project. Less dominant mediums like fiber, charcoal, mixed media, etc., are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed by a jury panel consisting of Art in Public Places (AIPP) representatives and public volunteers.

Last year’s collaboration with the Loveland Poet Laureate group was so successful that AIPP is doing it again this year. This addition is a poem created specifically in response to the artwork and displayed next to each artwork for the on-loan exhibit at the library. If selected, the artist agrees to work with a poet who will write a poem relating to the artwork chosen. Please note that the selected artist will have a time commitment associated with this project. The artist might be asked to discuss the artwork with a poet (depending on the poet’s creative process). Also, there will be an Artist Talk and Poetry Reading Reception on March 30, 2024, should the selected artist choose to attend.

Selected artworks will be displayed at the Loveland Public Library from late February 2024 until mid to late February 2025. Please do not submit artwork that cannot be available for the entire year.

The Arts Center in Corvallis, OR annually accepts exhibition proposals from artists nationwide. TAC is currently accepting applications to exhibit in the Main and Corrine Woodman Galleries through December 31, 2023.

It is free to apply. TAC encourages a diverse selection of artists to apply, including artists from historically underrepresented communities. We welcome all artists regardless of citizenship status, color, familial status, gender identity or expression, religious observance, sex, sexual orientation, and sources or level of income.

Artists working in all mediums and genres are encouraged to apply. Artist collectives, organizations and groups are welcome to submit proposals on a single application. Please clearly list all artists involved.

Artists are encouraged, but not required, to display works for sale. The Arts Center’s commission rate is a 50/50 split with the artists. Arrangements for artists with exclusive gallery commitments are possible.

Exhibitions are selected by the Curator and the The Arts Center Exhibition Committee. TAC’s EC is a group of volunteers made up of professional artists and community members. The EC is asked to review all materials submitted, and select artists who show excellence in medium and concept as well as help meet the mission of TAC.

The Carrollton Center for the Arts is accepting proposals from local and regional professional artists for a one-year public sculpture installation at Neva Lomason Memorial Library near downtown Carrollton, Georgia. The city considers the inclusion of public artworks to be an important addition to the area, enriching the downtown experience for both visitors touring the area and residents.

The selected sculpture will be installed on a 6′ x 6′ exterior concrete pad at the library for a one-year display. The selected artist will receive a $3,000 stipend to cover the lease and transportation of the sculpture and labor, equipment and any other costs of installing and removing the artwork. Sculptures should have a library, reading or books theme or be interesting to children and families. Originality and visual impact will be considered.

Artworks must be durable enough to last one year in an exterior, all-weather environment and not require surveillance or maintenance of any kind. All work must be safe with no sharp edges, loose or easily breakable pieces, easily scalable parts or other hazards that could endanger the public.

Work must be ready for installation and be able to be secured to the concrete pad with 3/8″ to 1/2″ anchor bolts or able to sit safely on the ground with no possibility of tipping. The artist must provide the tools and equipment needed to complete installation and removal of the piece.

Deadline for proposals – January 8, 2024
Selection announced – February 3, 2024
Planning and consultation – February/Early March
Installation date – To be scheduled with the artist. This should be completed before Art Takeover on March 28, 2024
Unveiling ceremony – March 28, 2024, Time: TBD

Proposal Requirements:
Complete the application at link provided.

Artists must be at least 21 years old and have previous experience with public art pieces. Only pre-existing pieces will be reviewed. City and library staff and an advisory committee will evaluate and select the artwork to be installed.

-A written description of the proposed artwork must include: title, medium, dimensions, weight, installation method and anchoring procedure, theme/concept behind the work and value of work.
*Selected sculpture should not be altered from the original submission description/design without approval of the selection committee. This includes changes in form, color or installation method.
-Describe the process, including how many people other than the artist will be needed, for installing and removing the work. The city may have staff onsite that can help depending on the requirements and scheduling, but the artist is responsible for making sure he or she has enough help to properly install and remove the work.
-Include photographs showing the proposed artwork from multiple angles.
-Provide a CV and short artist biography and/or statement.
-Include at least three images of past installed artworks demonstrating the artist’s ability to execute the current project. This can include a previous installation of the submitted artwork.
-Submit a schedule showing the estimated timeline needed to complete the project including the time needed to transport and install the work.

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FfAI is interested in practices that originate or end in the arts but also have broader effects and consequences. We focus on people, projects, groups, and institutions developing new and dynamic definitions of community and connectivity, especially those that foster collectivity.

Individual grants are made to artists, activists, researchers, writers, and others in the visual arts to pursue their research without institutional, governmental, or philanthropic preconditions.

Alternative forms of institutionality in the visual arts, their history, successes, and failures, the redefinition and use of archives, and new practices for the commons remain ongoing concerns.

The Foundation provides financial resources for visual artists to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency and offset living expenses.
The Foundation welcomes, throughout the year, applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. There are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time. The size of the grant is determined by the individual circumstances of the artist. Professional exhibition history will be taken into consideration. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces.
Ongoing application.