Douglass Park | Call to Artists

Douglass Park | Call to Artists

UAC and the City of Memphis, in partnership with The Time Is Now Douglass Redevelopment Corporation, are seeking an artist to create a mural that speaks to the pride of the community, engages neighborhood youth, and pays tribute to Douglass’s rich Black history.

Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022 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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Ed Rice Community Center | Design Only | Call to Artists

Ed Rice 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 on the interior of the Ed Rice CC.

Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022 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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Frayser Library | Call to Artists

Frayser Library | Call to Artists

Deadline: Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11:59 pm

Project Budget: $150,000

Eligibility: Any artist living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area. Artists are invited to submit collaborative work if desirable
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Goods for Good

Goods for Good

Give a gift to your loved ones this holiday season while supporting UAC with these artist made goods.
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Art + Environmental Justice | Call to Artists

Art + Environmental Justice | Call to Artists

Deadline: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 (11:59pm)

Eligibility: Any artist living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area. Artists are invited to submit collaborative work if desirable. Community organizers, educators, and activists are also encouraged to apply.
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Neighborhood Art Initiative | Request for Applications

Neighborhood Art Initiative | Request for Applications

NAI is a collaborative program for neighborhood residents, partners, organizers and artists to shape the creation of public art in their communities and shared spaces, while supporting healthy social connection and overall quality of life throughout Memphis.

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: Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 11:59 p.m.

Deadline Extended to: Wednesday, January 27th, 11:59 p.m.
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