Maryland State Arts Council makes national artist call
Apply to the next Maryland Public Art Roster cycle
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Great opportunity for #SCArtists: The Maryland Public Art Commission is now accepting artist applications for its next Public Art Roster Cycle, which covers the period from October 2025 through September 2028.
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The state of Maryland commissions approximately 5-7 public art projects per year across a range of scales and locations. The primary way we select artists for these commissions is through our Maryland Public Artist Roster, which opens only once every three years. Once selected, roster artists are eligible for consideration for all upcoming projects across the state.
The roster is the primary way artists are selected for Maryland state-funded public art commissions. Project budgets typically range from $50,000 to $1,000,000, and artists on the roster are considered for a wide variety of site-specific and community-centered works.
The SCAC encourages you to consider applying to the roster. It is open to U.S.-based artists and studios representing a diverse range of backgrounds and approaches to making public art. The application, due by June 30, 2025, includes:
- A brief bio.
- An artist statement.
- A brief community engagement question.
- 10 artwork samples.
Watch their “How to Apply” webinar recording. Applications are live here.