National Opportunities



For public art opportunities outside of the area or across the country, be sure to look here.
Click below for Local opportunities.

Virginia Beach

Budget:

$300,000

Medium:

Any


Location:

Virginia Beach, VA, USA


Deadline:

04.14.2025


more information »

Large Scale Interactive Art Installation Rental
This initiative aims to enhance placemaking, foster community engagement, and elevate Virginia Beachʼs profile as a destination for innovative public art.

Artists/companies must carry insurance for the duration of the project, be willing to meet all contractual obligations, adhere to a strict timeline, and are subject to a background check.

See your artwork in NY on a billboard and at Satellite Gallery

Budget:

$0

Medium:

billboard opportunity


Location:

New York, NY, USA


Deadline:

04.14.2025


more information »

Opportunity to have your work placed on ad space in New York, NY. Up to 50 artists will be selected.
There is a $10 donation per image submission to participate, each donation is tax deductible and goes to producing the public art. Selected artists will be announced after April 28, 2025. Public art will be on view starting May 30, 2025 in New York, NY, and will be on view for at least one month.
The selected artists will also be exhibited at Satellite Gallery, 279 Broome St, NYC, with a one-night opening reception anniversary party on May 30, 2025, 6-9p.

Jimmy Buffet Memorial

Budget:

$20,000

Medium:

7 ft.


Location:

Mobile, AL, USA


Deadline:

04.25.2025


more information »

The Mobile Arts Council is searching for an experienced artist or artist team to create a larger-than-life (7’O”) realistic representation of Jimmy Buffett with pedestal, or if sitting, with a bench or low wall. This sculpture will be installed at The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico on the Mobile River.
Contact Angela Montgomery at amontgomery@mobilearts.org or 251-432-9796 for questions regarding this project.

At the conclusion of this preliminary RFP deadline, a maximum of five finalists will be invited to present more developed design proposals to the selection committee. Final design proposals will include a detailed narrative; additional design images; a finalized budget; a schedule and workplace for the fabrication, transportation, and installation of the work; a conceptual layout; and information on quality standards in case of repairs. All applicants will be contacted with the committee’s choices from Phase I by May 9th, 2025. Applicant finalists will be compensated $1,000 for their efforts.

NOTE: Artists will propose a budget.
No fee to apply.

Louisiana

Budget:

$85,000

Medium:

any


Location:

Louisiana, USA


Deadline:

04.30.2025


more information »

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program invites professional artists and artist teams to submit their qualifications for the creation of an original, site-specific artwork for the atrium of the new Student Success Center at Louisiana State University Alexandria (LSUA). This state-of-the-art facility will be a vibrant hub for student-centered services and a symbol of LSUA’s commitment to fostering academic achievement and career readiness.
This commission is open nationally to professional artists 18 and over. Proposals are not required at this time.

Greece Residency – rolling deadline

Budget:

$0

Medium:

any


Location:

Heraklion, Greece


Deadline:

12.31.2025


more information »

The Lakkos Artist Residency is a base for creatives to explore an authentic Greece city and a wonderful Greek island. The residency has just relocated to a new location that like the previous one needs a bit of an art injection. It’s a small area in Heraklion’s Old Town that time has not touched.

There are a couple of city beaches within walking distance. There is no obligation to put on a presentation at the end of an artist’s stay but if desired we often have one-night-only shows.

Duration of residency: Minimum two weeks

Open to artists internationally

All creative people are welcome to apply for a stay at the residency. The residency can accommodate a maximum of 2 artists (partners possible on request) at one time. The amount of time stayed is flexible but should be no shorter than two weeks. In winter two small dogs and a cat sometimes stay in the downstairs apartment. If you have an allergy please mention it in your application.

If you wish to apply for a stay at the Lakkos Artists Residency please email mathewhalpin@hotmail.com. In your email please explain;
What you want to do at The Lakkos Artists Residency?
Who else will be coming with you?
The dates you are interested in?
How long you would like to stay for?
How did you hear about us?
Artists statement, short biography, a link to your website, a CV or a portfolio, etc.

Warsaw VA

Budget:

$1,000

Medium:

See website for limitations. Must remain in place for a least one year.


Location:

Warsaw, Virginia, USA


Deadline:

06.09.2025


more information »

The Menokin Foundation in Warsaw, VA is seeking artists to propose & create a temporary art installation that revolves around the theme of self-emancipation.
Proposed artwork meant for outdoors or indoors will be accepted. Wall panel space available for artists whose work is meant for indoors: T 3 panels ~78 inches in width and ~82 inches in height.
Menokin defines “self-emancipation” as an act where one exerts autonomy over their lives under oppressive circumstances.
A two-part honorarium totaling $1,000 will be awarded

Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium

Budget:

$25,000

Medium:

Must have ties to Buffalo, Western New York, Orchard Park, and/or the Buffalo Bills


Location:

Highmark Stadium, Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY, USA


Deadline:

04.21.2025


more information »

Professional visual artists or artist teams at least 18 years of age are eligible. Artists residing in Erie County and Western New York are eligible to apply. In addition, artists living outside these areas who can demonstrate significant ties to Buffalo, Western New York, Orchard Park, and/or the Buffalo Bills in their Letter of Interest are also eligible to apply.
Demonstrated experience creating commissioned public art and working with diverse community stakeholders is desired.

The Buffalo Bills Public Art Program seeks to commission professional visual artists, or artist teams, to create site-specific public artwork(s) at (new) Highmark Stadium. This artwork will be thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the stadium.

RFQ Ceiling Based Artwork:
Open February 18, 2025.
Applications DUE March 24, 2025.

RFQ/RFP Wall-based Artwork:
Open February 18, 2025
Applications DUE April 21, 2025.

DC

Budget:

$90,000

Medium:

Job


Location:

Washington D.C., DC, USA


Deadline:

03.23.2025


more information »

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Deputy Director, Project Create, Washington, DC
COMPENSATION: $90K
Project Create seeks a Deputy Director to work in close partnership with the Executive Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. Project Create provides opportunities for creative youth development through accessible, multidisciplinary arts education to empower young people and amplify their voices. The Deputy Director will manage staff, implement strategic plans, manage budgets and facilities, and provide organizational leadership.

NJ

Budget:

$300,000

Medium:

Any


Location:

Haddonfield Public Library, North Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ, USA


Deadline:

04.01.2025


more information »

The Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust, in cooperation with the Borough of Haddonfield, NJ, is seeking qualifications from an artist or artist team to create a sculpture at the Haddonfield Public Library. The goal is for the artwork to become a destination point where visitors of all ages and abilities can gather and engage

FL Billboard

Budget:

$6,000

Medium:

billboard images


Location:

Florida, USA


Deadline:

07.01.2025


more information »

Submit your original art to Embracing Our Differences for its annual international outdoor juried art exhibit.
Cash awards: $6,000
$2,000 each for Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student & People’s Choice
Eligibility:
Artists, professionals, amateurs, students – everyone can participate. National and international submissions are encouraged. There is no submission or entry fee and there is no limit on the number of submissions.

WA Exhibition Proposals

Budget:

$0

Medium:

any


Location:

Washington County Arts Council, South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, USA


Deadline:

12.31.2025


more information »

The Washington County Arts Council is currently accepting show proposals for 2026.
Deadline: Rolling – Must live within a 50 Mile Radius

There are options for the Main Gallery (Estimate of 50 works) and the Hall Gallery (Estimate of 30 works– suggested small group or solo show.). There is no submission fee.

30% commission on all sold work.

Virginia Museum employment opportunities

Budget:

$0

Medium:

any


Location:

Virginia, USA


Deadline:

12.31.2025


more information »

Visit the Virginia Association of Museum’s for museum employment in Virginia.

Sign up for our newsletter and get updates delivered straight to your inbox.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Next Steps: Sync an Email Add-On

To get the most out of your form, we suggest that you sync this form with an email add-on. To learn more about your email add-on options, visit the following page (https://www.gravityforms.com/the-8-best-email-plugins-for-wordpress-in-2020/). Important: Delete this tip before you publish the form.
Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Are you a visual artist?
Are you a performing artist?
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Norfolk Arts seeks to create a rich, diverse, environment that reflects, celebrates and invites all to experience the arts. We seek to give voice to our community and strive to unite, energize, prompt dialogue, and inspire the unique character of Norfolk.

© Norfolk Arts | Website by Red Chalk Studios

810 Union St.
1st Floor, Suite A-rt
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.664.6854