APP LINK -- https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/anonymous-was-a-woman-environmental-art-grants/ -- The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) provides grants of up to $20,000 to environmental art projects led by women-identifying artists in the United States and U.S. Territories. The AWAW EAG supports environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement. Projects should not only point at problems, but aim to engage an environmental issue at some scale. Proposals should illustrate thorough consideration of a project’s ecological and social ethics. Projects that explore interdependence, relationships, and systems through Indigenous and ancestral practices are encouraged to apply. For the 2025 cycle, the program will distribute over $520,000 in funding. This more than doubles the yearly funding since AWAW EAG’s inaugural year, offering more artists the opportunity to have their projects funded.

APPLY HERE -- https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/walking-together/ -- Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color supports folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color by investing in artists/practitioners and the community organizations that care for them. It is a national funding program managed by the six U.S. regional arts organizations (RAOs). Often called the “art of everyday life,” folklife includes traditional art forms and other creative expressions that reflect the aesthetics, practices, values, and beliefs of community groups. All traditions are connected to the history of the communities that practice them, but they are not just art forms of the past. Instead, they are “living traditions” that adapt to remain relevant in a changing world, including new and emerging traditions. Individuals and communities use traditional arts to build collective power, engage in healing, and strengthen their identity. Walking Together serves traditional artists/practitioners and organizations that show a deep commitment to sustaining folklife rooted in communities of color. WHAT IS IT? $15,000 grants for traditional artists/practitioners $50,000 grants for community organizations Grant funds have limited restrictions and do not have to be used for a specific project. They may be used to grow your work and help you support your community’s traditions into the future.

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13910 -- The committee is looking to commission artwork for a large wall located just inside the entrance on the north side of the ground floor of Hurst Hall. This area is where students gather to wait for classes and is across from a student study area. Media of all types will be considered, but must be mounted to or on the wall. If mounted to the wall, artwork should meet ADA requirements. Please refer to the location images in the full RFQ document to see more information about the location wall and for measurements. The main focus for the artwork is the area currently occupied by the map and bulletin board, but the artwork may occupy more of the wall space and even extend further down the hallway. A consideration of an existing public artwork in the building would be appreciated; ideally the new artwork would have a relationship in some way. The existing artwork is “Wingscape,” by David Griggs and Scott Parsons. This artwork consists of two outdoor stone columns, an exterior frieze, and two murals with a total of 13,000 handmade tiles and 200 distinct colored glazes.The artists were inspired by Gunnison’s natural geography of cairns, columns, and visible geological strata. This is evident in the exterior columns, which include some stones collected from Gunnison and other regions of Colorado. Another source of inspiration was the region’s unique biodiversity, specifically two endangered species of butterfly. This artwork is well liked on campus, in particular due to its non-literal/non-figurative interpretation of the subject matter. The committee for this art project would similarly like to see non-objective artwork examples that relate to the programs in the building. Please see these images of “Wingscape” for reference.

EXTERNAL APP -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15211 -- The 2nd annual Salida Chalk Festival will transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 6’ x 6’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel live during the festival. Like the Madonnari tradition of chalk painting of Italy, artists will create their works on the street. The Salida Chalk Festival is produced by Salida Arts and Culture, and the Salida Creative District Program in partnership with the Salida Public Arts Commission. The Salida Creative District invites artists within a 150-mile radius to apply to be an artist for the 2nd annual Salida Chalk Festival to be held Saturday, June 28 in historic downtown Salida. This year’s theme is Celebrate Nature. Interested artists should submit a sketch of the proposed artwork along with a brief description and include (2-3) images of work that shows relevant experience in large scale work such as chalk art or murals. Selected artists receive a set of 24 color pastels, an event "artist" t-shirt, breakfast and lunch, and a $250 stipend. Artists selected by the following criteria: complete application; local artist within 150-mile radius; creative use of theme; sketch adheres to guidelines; past work demonstrates ability to complete 6’ x 6’ piece in one day. Celebration and Awards ceremony. The Salida Chalk Festival will be held rain or shine. When: Saturday, June 28, 9am-3pm Artist workday. Awards Ceremony and celebration, Saturday, June 28. Selected artists may begin layout on Friday afternoon prior.

APPLY HERE -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14940 -- The Town of Avon, Colorado, (“Town”) requests proposals from multiple mural artists or artist teams to create an original mural or murals for the west facing exterior Stucco wall of the Seasons at Avon building located on the corner of W. Benchmark Road and Mikaela Way. This is a project of the Avon Town Council and Cultural, Arts & Special Events (“CASE”) Committee. Overview: The Seasons at Avon Mural Project (“Seasons Mural”) will help to further establish a creative identity and spirit for the east end of Harry A. Nottingham Park; the crowned jewel of the Town. The community minded Mural will become a significant landmark visually connecting the cultural hubs of the community at the intersection of Avon’s Library, Recreation Center, and Civic Center. This culturally significant eastern gateway to Nottingham Park should inspire community, conversation, and connection. The enhancement of public places by integrating the creative work of artists improves the pedestrian experience and promotes vibrancy, creativity, and livelihood in the community. The presence of and access to public art enlivens public areas and their grounds and makes them more welcoming. It creates a deeper interaction with the places where we live, work, and visit. Public art illuminates the diversity and history of a community, and points to its aspirations for the future. Project Intent: To create a significant landmark, visually connecting Avon’s Library, Recreation Center, Civic Center and the eastern gateway to Nottingham Park which inspires community, conversation, connection; and further identifies Avon as an art community. The mural will use a bright and cheerful color palette to evoke joy and positivity. Characters and scenes will be depicted in a whimsical, illustrative style to engage viewers of all ages. The selected artist is responsible for working with Town representatives in all aspects to include multiple iterations of design.

EXTERNAL APP --https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15322 -- The City of Montrose, Colorado, is seeking proposals from experienced mural and metalsmith artists to design and install a large-scale, interactive, and community-inspired art installation on the southwest exterior wall of City Hall. Collaborative proposals from teams of artists are welcomed, particularly where distinct skill sets are needed to integrate both mural and metalwork components. This installation will be permanent and should have a minimum lifespan of 10 years. Project Goals & Key Elements The Montrose City Hall art installation should be an interactive landmark that immerses both residents and visitors in Montrose’s breathtaking natural landscape. The ideal proposal will combine a mural and metalwork attached to the building. Designed to engage and inspire, it will invite public participation through features like photo opportunities, 3D elements offering unique perspectives, or a design that shifts with the viewer's angle. This installation should turn the artwork into an experience, not just something to admire from afar. The design should draw inspiration from Montrose’s distinctive landscape, highlighting iconic features such as the Black Canyon, the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Rivers, high desert terrain, or the surrounding mountain backdrop.