Arts Opportunities
Continuous Calls
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Image credit: Dennis NechvatalExisting 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.
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Image credit: Spatula&BarcodeSocial 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.
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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.
2027 Artist at Work Grant
The City of Madison is seeking proposals for 2027 that will contribute to workforce development and diversification within the music, film and performing arts sector. The Artists at Work (AAW) program will offer a unique opportunity for art organizations wishing to hire or partially support an existing artist/creative to aid the organization to promote cultural tourism within the City of Madison. Applicants may apply for $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 in support.