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City of Winston-Salemcommission
WS|FC Public Art Commission
Collectives eligible
- Who Can Apply: Open to US-based artists, curators, and creative professionals, age 18+, with experience managing large-scale, socially-engaged projects.
- The Focus: A resident artist will collaborate with the community of East Winston-Salem to develop a community-focused artistic project. The project must have a permanent physical output on city-owned land.
- The Funding: Provides an all-inclusive budget of $300,000, including a $60,000 artist fee. There is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a socially engaged practice and experience managing budgets of at least $50,000.
DeadlineMonday, June 29, 2026
Pay$300,000 ($60,000 artist fee + $240,000 fabrication budget)
Application fee$0
Duration12 months
Program datesSeptember 2026 - September 2027
LocationWinston-Salem, NC
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
DisciplinesPublic Art, Social Practice, Visual Arts, Curation
Age range18–
Application notesApplicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating a socially engaged art practice and the ability to work with communities. Experience managing a budget of at least $50,000 is required. Applications are submitted via Submittable. This is an RFQ funded by the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. Requires a 12-month commitment starting September 2026, including local community immersion, proposal drafting, and execution of at least one permanent physical installation on city land. Applicants must upload a CV proving past management of a $50k+ budget.
Contactcitylink@cityofws.org
City of Winston-Salem