Raleigh Artsother
Raleigh Arts Emerging Public Artist Registry
- Who Can Apply: Open to NC-based artists working across a wide range of media; entry- to mid-level, with no prior public art experience required.
- The Focus: A registry that pre-qualifies emerging and mid-level artists for future City of Raleigh non-Percent-for-Art public art projects.
- The Funding: Accepted artists become eligible for public art projects with budgets under $30,000; no direct award on acceptance is stated.
- Key Requirements: Submit an online application via SlideRoom; review the RFQ and FAQ for required materials.
Applications openOctober 2026
DeadlineFriday, February 19, 2027
AwardAccepted artists become eligible for public art projects with budgets under $30,000; no direct award amount is stated.
DurationArtists accepted to the registry are eligible for a two-year period before having to reapply.
LocationRaleigh, NC
Open toArtists in North Carolina
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career
Disciplinesmurals, sculpture, photography, illustration, ceramics, mosaics, fibers, digital art, public art
Application notesApplications close at 11:59pm on February 19, 2027. An online information session is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11 at 12pm. Questions may be directed to Jenn Hales at jenn.hales@raleighnc.gov or Kelly Marks at kelly.marks@raleighnc.gov.
Contactjenn.hales@raleighnc.gov
Raleigh Arts
Organization based in Raleigh