Raleigh Markers | DESIGN ONLY CALL TO ARTISTS
Design Only Artist Call in Raleigh! UAC is searching for artists to design neighborhood markers in Raleigh. Design Stipend: $4,000 (in addition to four finalist honoraria of $500 each)
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BEARWATER GREENLINE | CALL TO ARTISTS
The UrbanArt Commission (UAC), Shelby County, and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are seeking an artist to create a large-scale, exterior mural. The site location is the Bearwater Greenline tunnel, along N 2nd Street.
Deadline: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:59pm
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PEABODY-VANCE | CALL TO ARTISTS
A selection committee organized by UAC will review submitted portfolios and will invite finalists to submit site-specific design proposals. All finalists will receive a stipend of $1000 for their designs. The selected artist will be expected to work closely with the Selection Committee and UAC to execute the proposed artistic enhancements.
Deadline: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:59pm
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VANCE AVE | CALL TO ARTISTS
UAC and the City of Memphis, in partnership with OFF THE WALLs ARTS, are seeking an artist to create four crosswalks along Vance Ave. The preferred location is at the intersection of Vance-Walnut St, Vance-Orleans St, and Vance-Lauderdale St.
Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:59pm
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BERT FERGUSON COMMUNITY CENTER MURAL | CALL TO ARTISTS
The UrbanArt Commission (UAC) and the City of Memphis, in partnership with the Bert Ferguson Community Center, are seeking an artist to design and install a large-scale exterior mural at the center.
Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm
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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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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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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CHELSEA WALL | CALL TO ARTISTS
Deadline: Friday, May 2nd, 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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UAC EXHIBITION SPACE | CALL TO ARTISTS
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
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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