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Commissions for Artists

Current commissions for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.

apexart

apexart NYC Open Call

New York, NY· Global

Pay: $10,000 USD total budget per exhibition.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026

commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: 6 weeks

Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, writers, and other professionals worldwide, regardless of career stage or background.
The Focus: This call seeks proposals for idea-driven, original group exhibitions to be held at apexart's New York City space. Winning proposals are selected through a crowd-sourced jury process.
Compensation: Selected proposals receive a $10,000 budget, which includes an exhibition budget of $8,000 and a $2,000 curatorial honorarium.
Key Requirements: Requires a 500-word proposal for a group exhibition with at least three artists.

Jason Hackenwerth

apexart

United States· Global

Pay: $10,000 USD total budget, plus up to a $1,000 USD match for venue rental.Deadline: MAR 1, 2027

commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: At least 4 weeks

Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, writers, and other professionals worldwide, regardless of career stage or background.
The Focus: This call seeks proposals for idea-driven, original group exhibitions to be held anywhere in the world except New York City. Winning proposals are selected through a crowd-sourced jury process.
Compensation: Selected proposals receive a $10,000 budget, including a $2,000 curatorial honorarium, plus up to $1,000 for venue rental.
Key Requirements: Requires a 500-word proposal for a group exhibition in a location familiar to the applicant.

Fatoumata Diabaté

City of West Hollywood - Arts Division

West Hollywood, CA· Global

Deadline: Rolling

commissionApp Fee: $0

Who Can Apply: Experienced mural artists; the official roster page does not state a geographic residency restriction.
The Focus: Prequalification roster used by West Hollywood staff and local businesses when considering artists for future mural and construction-fence projects.
Compensation: Roster placement does not guarantee a commission or compensation; selected roster artists may be contacted for future paid projects.
Key Requirements: Submit the online roster application and a portfolio demonstrating mural design and painting experience.

“A Night On The Town” by MONCHO1929, 7141 Santa Monica Blvd.

Blue Line Arts

Roseville, CA· National

Deadline: Rolling

commissionApp Fee: $0

Who Can Apply: Open to all artists in the United States aged 18 or older.
The Focus: This RFQ establishes a roster of artists for future public art projects in the Placer County region. The program seeks artists experienced in murals, sculpture, and other public-facing media.
Compensation: Project budgets vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis, aligning with fair pay standards for artists.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV/resume and 5-10 images of previous work.

Lauren Walike

Mural Arts Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Pay: $2.7 million USD annual project fundingDeadline: Rolling

commissionApp Fee: $0

Who Can Apply: Open to artists interested in public art, community engagement, and collaborative mural-making.
The Focus: This is a call to join a roster for future mural commissions that unite artists and communities to transform public spaces. The program seeks to build a database of artists for consideration on upcoming projects.
The Funding: This is a call for qualifications; specific project budgets and artist fees are determined per commission.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, work samples with descriptions, and a brief statement of interest via an online form.

Michelle Angela Ortiz