APPLY HERE -- https://indyarts.org/opportunity/call-for-artists-wnba-all-star-artsgarden-murals/ -- Indianapolis is hosting the 2025 WNBA All-Star game! To help welcome visitors from around the world to Indianapolis, the WNBA All-Star Indy Host Committee is activating Downtown around the marquee venues of Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indiana Convention Center with free sights, sounds, and experiences that will engage the community, including an important look into Indy’s arts & culture scene. We are committed to helping visitors and fans experience our Indianapolis – a culturally diverse city with plenty of local talent. Description of Opportunity The Host Committee is sponsoring two adhesive vinyl temporary murals to be displayed on the Indianapolis Artsgarden, and visible from Washington St (both directions). The murals will reflect the theme “Red Hot Summer” as women’s basketball reaches its pinnacle in Indy’s Home Court. The murals may be done by the same artist, or by different artists. This is an ideal project for artists who can provide work in a digital format that meets strict production specifications. Work may be original to this commission, or may be a creative repurposing of previously created work.

APPLY HERE -- https://indyarts.org/opportunity/seeking-muralist-for-e-10th-street-third-space-project/ -- We are seeking a talented muralist to create a vibrant and meaningful mural on 10th Street in Indianapolis. This project celebrates the Eastside community's history, values, and spirit, with a design inspired by feedback from local residents to ensure it reflects the voices and stories of the neighborhood. We are accepting submissions now through February 14, 2025. After the deadline, selected mural designs will be open for public voting, giving the community the chance to choose the mural that best represents them. The winning artist will receive a $5,000 stipend to bring their vision to life. The project will take place from March to April 2025, providing an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the Eastside through art. Let your creativity shine and help us create something extraordinary for the Eastside community!

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU3mykajxvQ7Uiz1q5bo2xVQV6zC-UxxP-C1ur_yck2W76hA/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacy3-j2mjfUkoxejdKllIGXPCJfQa3LsbuUZ1GQ9n13Y1FutcFmqxpMwPUxKA_aem_zpk0mNM1x7kYvDpxoD6h2g -- FYI: no submission or festival date listed in call -- Wabash Walls is The Arts Federation's (TAF) public art program. Beginning in 2008 in Lafayette, Indiana, the program now spans a 14 county region in the North Central part of the state. Collectively, over 100 murals are included as a part of the Wabash Walls program. Wabash Walls has successfully united the region and made this part of Indiana an arts destination. The success of the program is centered around partnering local community members with artists to develop theme, content, and subject matter that is specific to that population. Annually TAF presents the Wabash Walls Mural Festival, which was the first mural festival to take place in the state of Indiana. https://wabashwalls.theartsfederation.org/

APPLY VIA LINK >> https://chicagoartistscoalition.org/call-for-artist/call-for-mural-artists-city-of-chicago-heights-and-union-street-gallery-mural-project << The City of Chicago Heights is looking for a mural artist to design and paint a site specific mural across the street from Union Street Gallery at 1526 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, Illinois. This project is part of an effort to bring vibrant public art to the Chicago Heights community. We are looking for bold, creative ideas that reflect the spirit of community without the use of detailed portraiture. Abstract work, nature, silhouettes of people, or other imaginative interpretations are encouraged. Artists are invited to bring their unique perspectives and styles to their proposals.

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNacpdqpnIgCyB9bNSwahSt4ngCKCoEhATFQDJfrWsoY8zvg/viewform -- Project Overview: During the Request for Qualifications, RFQ Phase, PHASE I, a Turnstone Center Mural Committee review panel will evaluate initial RFQ application responses according to the criteria outlined within the Prospectus. Up to 3 artists or groups of artists whose proposed qualifications demonstrate, in the review panel’s sole opinion, the qualifications that best fulfill the purposes of this project will move to the finalist selection phase, PHASE II. In PHASE II artists will be hired to create proposal concepts based on the project theme. Those proposals will undergo a jury review. The selected artist in PHASE II will be contracted to implement their mural concept at Turnstone Center in 2025. -- About Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities Founded in 1943, Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest potential by providing comprehensive services that enhance their quality of life. Turnstone Center has been a cornerstone of support in the Fort Wayne community, offering a wide range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of children and adults with disabilities. Our services include adult and pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapies, an inclusive early learning center, adaptive sports and recreation, employment support services, and adult day programs, all designed to foster independence, inclusion, and personal achievement. As one of the nation’s premier providers of disability services, Turnstone Center operates a state-of-the-art facility that promotes accessibility, innovation, and holistic care. Committed to creating a world where people of all abilities are accepted, Turnstone works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and community partners to break down barriers and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement and success. Our mission-driven approach ensures that every individual we serve receives the tools, support, and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

APPLY HERE -- https://artadia.org/awards/ -- The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. -- 1. OPEN CALL The Artadia application is open for one month in each program city, is free to apply and open-call. -- 2. APPLICATION REVIEW A jury of three curators assembled by Artadia, including one locally based curator, reviews all applications and determines a short list of six Finalists. -- 3. ROUND TWO STUDIO VISITS A second jury, assembled by Artadia, made up of one juror from the application review and one new juror conducts virtual studio visits with each Finalist for 45 minutes. -- 4. AWARDEES IDENTIFIED Following the studio visits, the second round jury will designate three Awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000*, as well as access to the Artadia Network. Awardees are determined based on the sole discretion of the jury. *The Marciano Artadia Award gives unrestricted funds of $25,000 to one artist in Los Angeles. -- For their time and labor in the application process, Artadia provides honorariums to each Finalist ultimately not chosen as an Awardee.