Open Artist Calls

requests for qualifications & proposals

Learn how to apply, find open calls to artists & more.

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UAC EXHIBITION SPACE | CALL TO ARTISTS
Call For Artists, Open Opportunities
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UAC EXHIBITION SPACE | CALL TO ARTISTS
Call For Artists, Open Opportunities
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Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:59pm

Eligibility: Any artists living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area. Artists are invited to submit collaborative work if desired, but may only submit one proposal per project opportunity. While there is no limit to the number of calls an artist may apply to at once, UAC strongly encourages artists to consider both the time and scale of each call.  

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GREENLAW PARK | CALL TO ARTISTS
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GREENLAW PARK | CALL TO ARTISTS
Open Opportunities, Call For Artists
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UAC and The City of Memphis, in partnership with Black Seeds, are seeking an artist to create a sculpture that highlights the Greenlaw community’s culture, history, and aspirations. The preferred location for the sculpture is Greenlaw Park, at the intersection of 4th and Greenlaw St.

Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:59pm

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Alcy Ball Neighborhood Markers | CALL TO ARTISTS
Call For Artists, Open Opportunities
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Alcy Ball Neighborhood Markers | CALL TO ARTISTS
Call For Artists, Open Opportunities
public art, neighborhoods

UAC and The City of Memphis, in partnership with Alcy Ball Development Corporation, are seeking an artist or an artist team to create 2 neighborhood signs for Alcy Warren Park & Alcy Samuels Park with 4 street sign toppers.

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Requests for Qualifications & Proposals

To apply to an open Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP), click on the opportunity below that you are interested in to view more details.

Clicking on the Submit button will redirect you to our Submittable page, which contains all of our current open opportunities. Click the Submit button next to the opportunity that you wish to apply for, or if you are already within an opportunity, scroll down to the Create your account / Have an account? Sign in form.

If you already have a Submittable account, click the Have an account? Sign in tab to sign in to your account. If you don’t remember your password, use the Forgot? link on the login form.

If you don’t have a Submittable account, you must create one to apply. Create your free account by filling out the Create your account form. Fill in all information and click the Create Account and Continue button to continue with the submission process.

From there, you will be able to complete and submit your application. You can now use this account login when submitting to all future UAC opportunities, and any opportunities posted on Submittable by other organizations.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email that confirms receipt of your full application. If you do not receive this email or encounter any technical difficulties, please email us at info@uacmem.org or call at 901.454.0474.

UAC Basic Info Zine (pdf) - Download an overview of UAC’s mission and the public art process.

Understanding the Process

This Artists Handbook covers the process of applying for public art projects in Memphis, as well as the design and fabrication process if you are selected for a project commission. UAC strongly advises prospective artists to attend an Artist Info Session and/or reach out to the UAC team to learn more about specific opportunities and how to apply. Questions may be emailed to info@uacmem.org.

For the guidelines structuring the City of Memphis Public Art Program, please download the PDF provided.

If you are interested in participating on a project Selection Committee, please send your current resume with contact information and a statement of interest no longer than 3 paragraphs in length to: info@uacmem.org. Please describe your current community affiliations including home and/or business address, background with community development, education, public art, or any other activities you believe will contribute to the positive outcome of our projects.

UAC posts all open opportunities and accepts applications online via Submittable (unless otherwise specified).

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past artist calls

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public art, sculpture, Neighborhood Art Initiative, Greenlaw Park, Black Seeds, Call to artists, Past Artist Calls
GREENLAW PARK | CALL TO ARTISTS
public art, sculpture, Neighborhood Art Initiative, Greenlaw Park, Black Seeds, Call to artists, Past Artist Calls

UAC and The City of Memphis, in partnership with Black Seeds, are seeking an artist to create a sculpture that highlights the Greenlaw community’s culture, history, and aspirations. The preferred location for the sculpture is Greenlaw Park, at the intersection of 4th and Greenlaw St.

Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:59pm

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HOSPITALITY HUB (NEW HUB HOTEL): BED ROOMS (DESIGN ONLY) | CALL TO ARTISTS
public art, Past Artist Calls, hospitality hub

Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:59pm

Budget: $100,000 (includes three finalist honoraria of $1,000 each)

Eligibility: Any artist living and working within the United States. Strong preference will be given to artists connected to Orange Mound and the City of Memphis. Artists are invited to submit collaborative work if desired, but may only submit one proposal per project opportunity. While there is no limit to the number of calls to which an artist may apply, UAC strongly encourages artists to consider both the time and scale of each call.

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ORANGE MOUND LIBRARY AND GENEALOGY CENTER | CALL TO ARTISTS
public art, sculpture, national call to artist, neighborhoods, Past Artist Calls

Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:59pm

Budget: $100,000 (includes three finalist honoraria of $1,000 each)

Eligibility: Any artist living and working within the United States. Strong preference will be given to artists connected to Orange Mound and the City of Memphis. Artists are invited to submit collaborative work if desired, but may only submit one proposal per project opportunity. While there is no limit to the number of calls to which an artist may apply, UAC strongly encourages artists to consider both the time and scale of each call.

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public art, sculpture, neighborhoods, Past Artist Calls
WIND Memphis CDC | CALL TO ARTISTS
public art, sculpture, neighborhoods, Past Artist Calls

UAC and The City of Memphis, in partnership with WIND Memphis CDC, are seeking an artist to create a tranquil watershed sculpture that honors the resilience in Boxtown, Mt. Pisgah, Walker Homes, and West Junction communities and impact from the 2011 flood. The preferred location for the sculpture is Alonzo Weaver Park.

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HEIGHTS LINE | CALL TO ARTISTS
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UAC and The City of Memphis, in partnership with The Heights CDC, are seeking an artist to create a gateway sculpture  that speaks to the pride and history of the community, engages neighborhood youth, and pays tribute to The Heights diverse demographics.

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JESSE TURNER PARK | CALL TO ARTISTS
public art, sculpture, national call to artist, Past Artist Calls

Deadline: Monday, August 14th, 2023, 11:59pm

Project Budget: $98,925 (includes three finalist honoraria of $1,000 each)

Eligibility: Any artist living and working within the United States. Artists are invited to submit collaborative work if desired, but may only submit one proposal per project opportunity. While there is no limit to the number of calls to which an artist may apply, UAC strongly encourages artists to consider both the time and scale of each call.

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