Open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs
Public art commissions, museum exhibits, cultural programming, sports facility operations, and recreation services.
- Open RFPs
- 47
- Posted in last 30 days
- 33
- Median disclosed budget
- $100,000
- Next deadline
- August 26, 2026
Updated hourly from the Settle RFP Hunter database.
Most active issuers
- National Endowment For The Arts (4)
- Borough Of Highland Park (1)
- City Of Belton (1)
- City Of Chamblee (1)
- Birdville Independent School District (1)
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View all 47 in RFP Hunter →Historic Anchors to Public Art Transformation Service
This project seeks an experienced public art vendor to transform up to three historic anchors into durable, distinctive outdoor installations. Proposals must balance historic preservation, originality, public engagement, accessibility, safety, engineering, and long-term maintenance.
- Deadline:
- August 26, 2026
- Budget:
- $80,000
- Issuer:
- Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
- Location:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Permanent Public Art Service
Seeking a vendor to deliver permanent public art services in Nevada.
- Deadline:
- August 27, 2026
- Budget:
- $80,000
- Issuer:
- Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
- Location:
- Reno, Nevada, United States
Collection Management and Exhibit Design Services
The government authority at Dover Air Force Base seeks a contractor to provide museum collection management, artifact conservation, exhibit design and construction, signage, and approved marketing materials.
- Deadline:
- August 28, 2026
- Issuer:
- Department Of The Air Force
- Location:
- Dover, Delaware, United States
Artists Service for Regional Public Art Experience
An artist is sought to design and complete an original park mural using harmonious imagery and natural colors. The artwork should promote tranquility, inclusivity, and connection with the surrounding environment.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Budget:
- $4,000
- Issuer:
- City Of Tucker
- Location:
- Tucker, Georgia, United States
General Tire Sign Service
This opportunity seeks a vendor to provide services for repurposing the General Tire sign through a call for artists. Questions are due August 14, 2026, with proposals due August 31, 2026.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Budget:
- $10,000 – $15,000
- Issuer:
- Borough Of Highland Park
- Location:
- Highland Park, New Jersey, United States
Utility Box Art Program Services
The agency seeks a vendor to develop and deliver an artistic utility box program that beautifies public infrastructure, deters graffiti, and celebrates local identity. Designs should promote creativity, community pride, and a stronger sense of place.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Issuer:
- City Of Newark
- Location:
- Newark, California, United States
Greenbelt Art Trail Murals Service
Artists are sought to create murals for a city-wide public art trail along the greenbelt system. Proposals must include an initial concept, a brief description, and samples of previous work.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Budget:
- $1,200
- Issuer:
- City Of South Portland Public Arts Committee
- Location:
- South Portland, Maine, United States
Public Art Consultant Services
Henderson seeks a public art consultant to support the planning and implementation of permanent and temporary transit-related artwork. Services include technical guidance, community engagement, artist selection, and maintenance planning.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Location:
- Henderson, Nevada, United States
Special Event Rides and Attractions Services
A vendor is sought to supply, staff, set up, and remove carnival rides and inflatable attractions for annual community events. The anticipated contract term is five years.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Issuer:
- City Of San Carlos
- Location:
- San Carlos, California, United States
Mural Design, Creation, and Placement Services
Seeking a vendor for the design, creation, and installation of an exterior mural at a school gym in Virginia.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Issuer:
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Location:
- Ashburn, Virginia, United States
RFI for Naming Rights and Sponsorship Opportunities Service
Seeking vendor input on naming rights and sponsorship opportunities for a multi-purpose community facility in Ontario, with benefits including prominent recognition and partnership opportunities.
- Deadline:
- August 31, 2026
- Issuer:
- Municipality Of Markstay-Warren
- Location:
- Markstay, Ontario, Canada
Graffiti Arts Program Service
A vendor is sought to deliver a year-long youth graffiti arts program involving mural creation, professional artists, community engagement, classroom integration, and targeted outreach to at-promise youth.
- Deadline:
- September 1, 2026
- Location:
- California, United States
Artists Service for The Cows Are Coming Project
Artist services are sought for The Cows Are Coming project, involving the preparation and creative treatment of a large fiberglass cow. The selected artist must have an appropriately sized workspace and experience working with three-dimensional surfaces.
- Deadline:
- September 1, 2026
- Budget:
- $5,000
- Issuer:
- City Of Chamblee
- Location:
- Chamblee, Georgia, United States
Professional Youth Sports Photography Services
The agency seeks a professional youth sports photography provider for seasonal individual and team photography, ordering, fulfillment, delivery, and customer support. The contractor must coordinate photography sessions across participating teams and provide print and digital products.
- Deadline:
- September 2, 2026
- Issuer:
- City of Grand Junction
- Location:
- Grand Junction, Colorado, United States; Fruita, Colorado, United States
Strategic and Actionable Cultural Plan Services
The municipality is seeking a vendor to develop a ten-year cultural plan through broad stakeholder engagement. The plan will build on the 2016–2026 cultural plan and provide actionable recommendations for cultural development, investment, policy, and identity.
- Deadline:
- September 2, 2026
- Issuer:
- City Of Moncton
- Location:
- Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Fitness Equipment Supplies for Campus Recreation
A South Carolina government authority is seeking fitness equipment and accessories for campus recreation, including cardio, strength, free-weight, and storage equipment. Proposals should detail integrated technology, connectivity, entertainment, application, and equipment-management capabilities.
- Deadline:
- September 4, 2026
- Budget:
- $350,000
- Issuer:
- Clemson University
- Location:
- Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Interpretive Exhibit Design, Fabrication, and Installation Services
A Florida government authority seeks a vendor to design, fabricate, and install an approximately 450-square-foot environmental education exhibit. The exhibit will feature immersive visual, tactile, interactive, and multimedia elements focused on ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation.
- Deadline:
- September 8, 2026
- Budget:
- Up to $350,000 (est.)
- Issuer:
- Sarasota County
- Location:
- Sarasota, Florida, United States
Youth Activities Grants Program Services
A Hennepin County government authority is seeking services to support its youth activities grants program, including funding cycles for play areas, equipment, arts and music, and lifeguard services. A pre-bid conference will occur August 12, 2026, with questions due August 31, 2026.
- Deadline:
- September 10, 2026
- Budget:
- $1,300,000
- Issuer:
- Hennepin County
- Location:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Cultural and Heritage History Grant Program Services
A government authority in Ocean, New Jersey is soliciting vendors for cultural and heritage history grant program services. Questions are due by August 19, 2026, and proposals are due September 10, 2026.
- Deadline:
- September 10, 2026
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Issuer:
- County Of Ocean
- Location:
- Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Mural Services
This opportunity seeks a vendor to provide public art mural services addressing the theme “Redefining Community.” The project emphasizes community-led change through partnerships among artists, activists, and local stakeholders.
- Deadline:
- September 11, 2026
- Location:
- Alabama, United States
Operation and Historical Programming Services
A government authority in Monticello, New York seeks operation and historical programming services. Further specifications are available by email, and the proposal deadline is September 11, 2026.
- Deadline:
- September 11, 2026
- Issuer:
- County Of Sullivan
- Location:
- Monticello, New York, United States
Artists Services for Sculptural Artwork
The opportunity seeks an artist or artist team to design and install a site-specific sculptural artwork inspired by the Primary Place of Remembrance. The project includes stakeholder engagement and consideration of graffiti and vandalism mitigation.
- Deadline:
- September 11, 2026
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Issuer:
- City Of Highland Park
- Location:
- Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Call for Artists: Permanent City Hall Sculpture
A public arts committee seeks an artist or artist team to design and fabricate a permanent sculpture for installation at city hall on an existing concrete pad.
- Deadline:
- September 14, 2026
- Budget:
- $5,000
- Issuer:
- City Of Belton
- Location:
- Belton, Missouri, United States
Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program Service
The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities seeks services for its international and domestic indemnity program, providing insurance for museum art and artifact loans.
- Deadline:
- September 14, 2026
- Budget:
- $1,000 – $100,000
- Issuer:
- National Endowment For The Arts
- Location:
- United States
Frequently asked questions
- How many Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs are open right now?
- There are currently 47 open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs tracked by Settle RFP Hunter, 33 of which were posted in the last 30 days. This page is refreshed hourly.
- What budgets do Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs have?
- 25 of the open listings disclose a budget, with a median of about $100,000. Disclosed budgets range from $0 to $13,000,000.
- When is the next submission deadline for Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs?
- The soonest submission deadline among open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs is August 26, 2026. Each listing page shows the full timeline, including question deadlines where published.
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