Arts Opportunities

Continuous Calls

  • Reflection. by Dennis Nechvatal
    Image credit: Dennis Nechvatal

    Existing Art Call

    Madison Arts & the Madison Arts Commission (MAC) invites artists to submit existing artwork(s) for City of Madison projects. This call will always be open, and we invite artists to submit up to 10 of their existing artworks each year. MAC will consider submitted artwork for any project in a City facility or funded by the City. Selected works may be either purchased, loaned, or licensed, depending on the project. Applying to this call does not guarantee that MAC will select your work.

    Explore pre-approved artwork

  • Foodways Darmstadt by Spatula&Barcode
    Image credit: Spatula&Barcode

    Social Practice Artist

    The City of Madison & the Madison Arts Commission (MAC) are seeking social practice artists for various City of Madison projects. This call will always be open, and we invite artists to register at any time. Registered artists will be considered for opportunities as they arise. Applying to this call does not guarantee that The City of Madison or the Madison Arts Commission will select you for a project, but it will expedite our processes when projects arise.

  • Beehive Project by Chele Isaac

    BLINK Temporary Public Art Commissions

    BLINK supports temporary public art in Madison. MAC invites artists to propose temporary works in unsuspecting places in the community. Artists should propose ideas that are modest in cost, yet unique, bold and ambitious. We commission projects for up to $3,000. Projects must be accessible to the public.

    Artists can apply for a BLINK commission at any time. MAC will review applications submitted February - April in May. MAC may consider proposals outside the city if the project would benefit the artist & the City.

Call for Artists

Lake Monona Skyline Graphic

Madison LakeWay Project

The Ad Hoc Madison LakeWay Public Art Selection Committee and the Madison Arts Commission are accepting applications from artists, artist teams, and artist-led companies to provide site-specific artwork as part of the Madison LakeWay SkyLine Project.  This project is funded in part by the Percent for Art Program, which requires 1% of the City contribution for eligible capital projects to be used for public art, but the majority of the funding will be privately raised by the Madison LakeWay Partners.

Other Opportunities

None currently available

Was this page helpful to you? * required