NORTH MEMPHIS PUPPET THEATER STAGE | CALL TO ARTISTS

NORTH MEMPHIS PUPPET THEATER STAGE | CALL TO ARTISTS

UAC and the City of Memphis, are seeking an artist to create an outdoor puppet theatre stage. The preferred location for the puppet theater stage is a pocket park at 987 Pearce Street Memphis, TN.

Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Eligibility: Any artist 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. 2D based artists are encouraged to identify collaboration with experienced fabricators prior to submitting application.
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Lester Community Center | Design Only | Call to Artists

Lester Community Center | Design Only | Call to Artists

UrbanArt Commission (UAC) is partnering with The City of Memphis to commission a series of small, interior mural installations. Selected artists will be commissioned to create designs only, which should be free-form and flowing to be printed on vinyl and applied to walls and glass at the Lester Community Center.

Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Eligibility: Any artist living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area. Artists may submit only one proposal per project opportunity, but are invited to submit as a team if desirable.
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Neighborhood Art Initiative 2025 | Request for Applications

Neighborhood Art Initiative 2025 | Request for Applications

Neighborhood Art Initiative (NAI) is a neighborhood-led collaborative program for residents, partners, organizers, and artists to shape the creation of public art in their communities and shared spaces. NAI supports neighborhood engagement and social connections throughout Memphis, as well as experiences with public art. 

Application open to: Any neighborhood organizations/associations, CDCs, nonprofits and community leaders or persons with exemplary neighborhood pride - located within the Memphis metropolitan, statistical area.

Application closes on: Monday, June 2nd, 11:59 p.m.
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GREENLAW PARK | CALL TO ARTISTS

GREENLAW PARK | CALL TO ARTISTS

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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