The Big Art Directory

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Public art calls, exhibitions, residencies and funding. Check the original organizer for current terms before applying. Closed and passed-deadline records remain available for reference.

Deadline labels calculated 2026-10-29. Each call retains its own source-review date. Funding figures can mean a total project budget, stipend or award; check the funding scope.

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Image from the organizer source for Harpo Grants for Visual Artists — 2026
Image: harpofoundation.org ↗© Harpo Foundation. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)
Closed

Harpo Grants for Visual Artists — 2026 ↗

Harpo Foundation

Deadline: 2026-04-27

Type
grant
Eligibility
Under-recognized visual artists age 21+, U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Excludes previous direct Harpo grantees and fine-arts students enrolled currently, within the past year or planning the coming year.
Published maximum
USD 10,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-09-21

Representative organizer image for Headlands Artist in Residence — 2027
Representative organizer imageImage: headlands.org ↗
Closed

Headlands Artist in Residence — 2027 ↗

Headlands Center for the Arts

Deadline: 2026-06-01

Type
residency
Eligibility
Local/national/international artists; generally no academic enrollment, PhD exceptions considered; basic English; specified alumni five-year wait; collaboratives up to three residents.

Terms reviewed 2026-09-21

Representative organizer image for SEEK Raleigh installation and performance call 2026–2027
Representative organizer imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗Photo: Caroline Cockrell. Artwork/performance: Michael S. Williams and Stacey L. Kirby. (as credited at source)
Closed

SEEK Raleigh installation and performance call 2026–2027 ↗

City of Raleigh — Raleigh Arts

Deadline: 2026-06-30

Type
temporary public art commission
Eligibility
Live or work in North Carolina; 18+ and U.S. work authorization. Three years' professional practice required; students may use a faculty team lead.
Published maximum
USD 30,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-09-21

Closed

NEA Grants for Arts Projects: Visual & Media Arts — FY2027 July cycle ↗

National Endowment for the Arts

Deadline: 2026-07-09

Type
grant
Eligibility
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments and federally recognized tribes; five years of arts programming and $20,000 prior-year operating expenses. Individuals, fiscal-sponsor applications and for-profits excluded. State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations are excluded.
Published maximum
USD 100,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-09-21

Image from the organizer source for Boston Public Art Accelerator Cohort Nine
Image: thetriennial.org ↗
Closed

Boston Public Art Accelerator Cohort Nine ↗

Boston Public Art Triennial

Deadline: 2026-07-31

Type
public art accelerator
Eligibility
Emerging/mid-career artists 18+ living in or with significant ties to Greater Boston. Prior Triennial/Now+There public-art collaborators excluded this cycle.
Published maximum
USD 27,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-09-21

Image from the organizer source for Northeast Service Center suspended 3D artwork
Image: publicartist.org ↗
Closed

Northeast Service Center suspended 3D artwork ↗

City of Austin — Art in Public Places

Deadline: 2026-08-03

Type
commission rfq
Eligibility
Texas-based, age 18+, mid-career; five relevant completed projects with budgets up to $100,000. Restrictions apply to recent/active AIPP artists and city staff/contractors.
Published maximum
USD 300,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-09-21

Representative organizer image for Fire Station 604 permanent exterior public art RFQ
Representative organizer imageImage: ww2.scottsdaleaz.gov ↗Photo: City of Scottsdale (as credited at source)
Deadline passed

Fire Station 604 permanent exterior public art RFQ ↗

Scottsdale Public Art

Deadline: 2026-09-14

Type
commission rfq
Eligibility
Arizona artists with comparable experience encouraged; other contractors/design professionals must hold required Arizona licenses.
Published maximum
USD 80,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Representative organizer image for Northern Bus Garage Art Project
Representative organizer imageImage: wmata.com ↗© 2026, WMATA. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)
Deadline passed

Northern Bus Garage Art Project ↗

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Deadline: 2026-09-24

Type
public art commission
Eligibility
Qualified artists/teams; additional evaluation point for DMV residents.
Published maximum
USD 330,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-09-25

Closed

Montrose roundabout and gateway steel sculpture ↗

City of Montrose

Deadline: 2026-09-27

Type
commission rfq
Eligibility
Professional artists/teams in the Four Corners and Rocky Mountain region, including CO, AZ, NM, UT and WY; age 18+, comparable permanent-art experience and U.S. work eligibility required.
Published maximum
USD 75,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Image from the organizer source for RAIR Standard Residency — 2027
Image: rairphilly.org ↗
Deadline passed

RAIR Standard Residency — 2027 ↗

Recycled Artist in Residency (RAIR)

Deadline: 2026-09-27

Type
residency
Eligibility
Emerging/midcareer artists nationally or internationally; age 21+; no college enrollment during residency; collaborative groups may apply.
Published maximum
USD 1,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Closed

York County Community College — Center of Excellence for Manufacturing and Trades ↗

York County Community College / Maine Arts Commission

Deadline: 2026-09-28

Type
public art commission
Eligibility
U.S.-based professional artists or teams; Maine connections may receive preference. Selection-committee members and direct YCCC affiliates are excluded.
Published maximum
USD 35,998 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Image from the organizer source for Central Bank Center public art RFQ
Image: lexarts.org ↗© Copyright 2026 LexArts | All rights reserved (as credited at source)
Deadline passed

Central Bank Center public art RFQ ↗

LexArts in partnership with Central Bank Center

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Type
commission rfq
Eligibility
National call for professional artists, collectives and artist-led teams, age 18+, with substantial public-art experience and technical collaboration capability.
Published maximum
USD 1,000,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Representative organizer image for Coachman Park waterfront sculptural landmark
Representative organizer imageImage: content.govdelivery.com ↗
Deadline passed

Coachman Park waterfront sculptural landmark ↗

City of Clearwater Public Art & Design Program

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Type
commission rfq with concept
Eligibility
Professional artists/teams based in the United States; experience completing projects of comparable size and budget preferred.
Published maximum
USD 250,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Deadline passed

O’Hare Concourse D public art RFQ ↗

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Type
commission rfq
Eligibility
Professional artists/teams living and working in the United States.
Published maximum
USD 500,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Image from the organizer source for Augusta Sculpture Trail 2027–2028
Image: augustaarts.com ↗© Copyright Greater Augusta Arts Council (as credited at source)
Deadline passed

Augusta Sculpture Trail 2027–2028 ↗

Greater Augusta Arts Council

Deadline: 2026-10-01

Type
paid sculpture lease
Eligibility
Artist eligibility details require the full application; the issuer announcement invites up to five separate sculpture submissions.
Published maximum
USD 3,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Image from the organizer source for SculptureWalk Sioux Falls 2027 exhibition
Image: sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com ↗© 2026 SculptureWalk Sioux Falls. All Rights Reserved. (as credited at source)
Closed

SculptureWalk Sioux Falls 2027 exhibition ↗

SculptureWalk Sioux Falls

Deadline: 2026-10-01

Type
exhibition call
Eligibility
Worldwide; professional and amateur artists. Up to five original sculptures; restrictions on identical work in other public programs within 200 miles.
Published maximum
USD 1,500 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Image from the organizer source for Artadia Atlanta Awards — 2026
Image: artadia.submittable.com ↗
Deadline passed

Artadia Atlanta Awards — 2026 ↗

Artadia

Deadline: 2026-10-01

Type
grant
Eligibility
Visual artists or collaboratives living and working in eligible Atlanta-area counties for the last two consecutive years. Applicants cannot be related to Artadia staff or directors, be enrolled in an art-related degree or plan to enroll in the next year, or have received an Artadia/The Art Council award of $10,000 or more.
Published maximum
USD 15,000 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10

Closed

Carr Drive sculpture at Arvada Aquatics Center ↗

City of Arvada Arts & Culture Commission

Deadline: 2026-10-04

Type
commission rfq with concept
Eligibility
Age 18+ with a current Colorado residence or studio; professional artists/teams with experience delivering durable outdoor sculpture.
Published maximum
USD 74,500 — see funding scope

Terms reviewed 2026-10-10