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.

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.

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

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is currently accepting proposals for SOLOS 2026, a series of solo exhibitions by Mid-Atlantic artists.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SOLOS 2026, Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington, VA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
NOTIFICATION DATE: Sunday, June 1, 2025
EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday, February 13 – Saturday, May 24, 2026 or Thursday, June 12 – Saturday, September 6, 2026
APPLICATION FEE: None
HONORARIUM: $1250 to participating artists and also includes curatorial feedback during the planning process, as well as installation guidance and support before and during installation.

WHO CAN APPLY
Artists who produce contemporary art in any medium, and who live or work in the Mid-Atlantic region (defined as Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Delaware) may submit exhibition proposals. Any existing works must have been completed within the last three years in order to be considered.

From paintings to sculptures and from photography to jewelry, the Taubman Museum of Art is pleased to present one of Virginia’s oldest and most anticipated outdoor art shows May 31-June 1, 2025, with the 67th Annual Sidewalk Art Show.

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.

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.

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