APPLY HERE: https://mypagosa.org/2025-call-for-artists -- The Town of Pagosa Springs, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Arts Council, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting artists to create a new public mural as part of the Town’s Public Arts Plan (mypagosa.org/pagosa-public-arts-program). The mural will be featured on the Geothermal Building, a prominent location along the main thoroughfare that offers high visibility to both locals and visitors. Positioned near a popular riverwalk, the artwork will provide an engaging visual experience for pedestrians while enhancing the area’s cultural and aesthetic vibrancy. Pagosa Springs, derived from the Ute word “Pah-gosa,” meaning “healing water” or “boiling water,” is a small mountain town rich in history and natural beauty. Known for its geothermal hot springs, Pagosa is a sacred area for the Ute and Navajo peoples. Today, the town is celebrated for its outdoor recreation, cultural vibrancy, and connection to geothermal energy, which heats local businesses and homes while supporting the popular soaking pools at the Springs Resort and Spa. Pagosa Springs has a unique relationship with geothermal energy and its uses. From heating downtown businesses to the popular hot springs aquifer which feeds hot mineral soaking pools along the San Juan River to the nearby Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership growing domes that use geothermal heat to provide year-round vegetables as well as education of this renewable energy resource unique to Pagosa, the artwork on this building should reflect some or all aspects of these elements and embody the community’s heritage, offering a lasting piece that resonates with residents and visitors alike. The 2025 public art selection will focus on creating a cohesive mural for the geothermal building, covering all or part of its exterior. The amount allotted to this project is anticipated to be $15,000 in the Town’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The projected amount is subject to the availability of an annual appropriation by the Town. *Review to Site for updated plans already taking place with the building. The mural will ideally be completed by 12/31/25, but completion may be extended to 6/30/26, depending on the proposal.

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15223 -- A subset of Telluride Arts’ Artist Grants [TAAGs] program, Art for Art’s Sake Grants are broken into two categories, visual and performing arts* and awarded annually to an applicant within each category. Award amounts are set at $2,500 and open to artists and nonprofit organizations within the Telluride region. These grants are designed to support artistic projects that will enrich the Telluride community through public display or performance. As with all TAAGs, community benefit is at the heart of the program and must be clearly outlined in the application. TAAG applicants are limited to one submission per grant cycle. Multiple applications by the same artist will not be considered. If an artist submits an application for a Professional Development grant, they will be ineligible to apply for additional TAAGs within the same calendar year, excepting Flash Grants. All TAAGs are subject to blind reviews by designated committees or juror panels. All personal details and obvious indicators of applicant identity are removed prior to review. *Performing Arts: Theater, Dance, Spoken Word, Poetry - Musicians interested in applying for a TAAG should submit an application for the Augment Musician Grants HERE. RECOMMENDATIONS Write your application narrative in a word or google doc, prior to entry into the online form. Save your work as you go. | The platform times out periodically and does not autosave. Confirm the functionality of and accessibility to all work samples and resumes, prior to submission.

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15224 -- A subset of Telluride Arts’ Artist Grants [TAAGs] program, Community Program Grants operate on an annual basis, awarding one $2,500 grant to an artist or nonprofit organization within the Telluride region. This grant is designed to support community programming hosted within and intended for the Telluride community. As with all TAAGs, community benefit is at the heart of the program and must be clearly outlined in the application. TAAG applicants are limited to one submission per grant cycle. Multiple applications by the same artist will not be considered. If an artist submits an application for a Professional Development grant, they will be ineligible to apply for additional TAAGs within the same calendar year, excepting Flash Grants. All TAAGs are subject to blind reviews by designated committees or juror panels. All personal details and obvious indicators of applicant identity are removed prior to review. RECOMMENDATIONS Write your application narrative in a word or google doc, prior to entry into the online form. Save your work as you go. | The platform times out periodically and does not autosave. Confirm the functionality of and accessibility to all work samples and resumes, prior to submission.

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=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.

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.