NAICS 711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (NAICS 711510)

This industry comprises independent (i.e., freelance) individuals primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, in creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or in providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. This industry also includes athletes and other celebrities exclusively engaged in endorsing products and making speeches or public appearances for which they receive a fee.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenArtist Equity Grants

The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is offering Artist Equity grants of up to $4,000 to eligible artists for projects that develop artistic skills and careers, expand audiences, and support the ability to live and work in southwest Minnesota.

Minnesota, USAGrantOther
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council9/16/2026
OpenProfessional Development and Program Consultants

Tyler Independent School District is seeking qualified vendors to provide professional development and program consultants, including band, orchestra, cheer, drill team, and theater consultants, on an as-needed basis.

Tyler, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Tyler Independent School District3/1/2028
OpenAdvertising Creative Production Services

Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking offers for a full range of advertising creative production services under a competitive Request for Standing Offer.

CanadaRequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services9/30/2026
OpenArts Education Vendor Pool

Chicago Public Schools is seeking qualified arts organizations to join a prequalified provider pool for supplemental arts education services across music, dance, theatre, visual arts, media arts, and literary arts.

Chicago, IL, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
Chicago Public Schools10/2/2026
OpenFine Arts Contracted Services Supplemental

Birdville Independent School District is seeking additional contracted services providers for fine arts instruction for the 2026–2027 school year, with one optional renewal year.

8555 Airport Freeway, North Richland Hills, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Birdville Independent School District6/1/2027
OpenTurnkey Public Art Curatorial and Acquisition Services

Harris County is seeking turnkey public art curatorial and acquisition services for Precinct 1 under a one-year contract beginning on or about November 1, 2026.

Harris County, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Harris County9/28/2026
Open2027 Bimbe Festival Headlining Artist Booking Services

The City of Durham is seeking an agency to book and manage national R&B headlining artists, including transportation, accommodations, hospitality, and event coordination, for the 2027 Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival.

Durham, NC, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
City of Durham > Parks and Recreation Department10/12/2026
OpenIndigenous Artists and Artisans List

Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous artists and artisans in Atlantic Canada to join a list for potential future procurement of Indigenous art and traditional crafts.

CanadaRequest for Information (RFI)
Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services9/1/2027
OpenFive-Year Independent County Audit Services

Northampton County is seeking proposals for a five-year engagement to perform annual independent financial, governmental, and Single Audits for the County Council.

669 Washington Street, Easton, PA, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Northampton County9/23/2026
OpenFine Arts Temporary Staffing, Personnel, and Services

The Garland Independent School District is seeking proposals for fine arts temporary staffing, personnel, and services.

Garland, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Garland Independent School District7/20/2027
OpenEvent Sound, Lighting, and Stage Production Services

Bergen County Department of Parks is seeking qualified contractors to provide professional event sound, lighting, and stage production services.

Bergen County, NJ, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
County of Bergen > BC Purchasing9/21/2026
OpenAdvertising Campaign Creative and Media Strategy Services

Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking pre-qualified advertising suppliers to provide creative and media strategy services for planning, developing, and implementing an advertising campaign, including live pitch presentations.

CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services9/24/2026
OpenFine Arts Supplies, Equipment, and Services

Duncanville Independent School District is seeking multiple vendors for an as-needed catalog of fine arts supplies, equipment, and services for the 2026–2027 school year, with three additional one-year periods.

710 South Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Duncanville Independent School District12/18/2026
OpenMunicipal Independent Auditing Services

The City of Cascade, Idaho, is seeking an independent public accounting firm to audit its fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with up to four one-year renewal options.

Cascade, ID, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
City of Cascade9/25/2026
OpenAutonomous Systems and Economies, and Smart Contracts

The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for research and development of autonomous systems, autonomous economies, and smart contracts under its SBIR program.

United StatesRequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION7/7/2027
OpenAuditing Services for the Town of New Fairfield

The Town of New Fairfield, Connecticut is requesting proposals from qualified independent public accounting firms to conduct an examination and render an opinion on the annual financial statements of the Town.

New Fairfield, CT, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Town of New Fairfield-
OpenUniversity Event Production and Technical Services

Texas A&M International University is seeking a contractor to provide turnkey event production, audio/visual, lighting, staging, livestreaming, recording, and related technical services for commencement and other university events.

Sames Auto Arena, Laredo, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)Other
Texas A&M International University9/30/2026
OpenKCLS Artists Roster

The King County Library System is seeking qualified artists for a roster supporting future acquisitions of existing two- and three-dimensional artwork and site-specific commissions across its library facilities.

King County, WA, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
King County Library System9/16/2026
OpenFine Arts Contracted Services

Belton Independent School District is seeking qualified consultants and contractors to provide as-needed fine arts contracted services including marching band, band, jazz, orchestra, choir, theater, visual arts, color guard, drill/dance, and professional development for fine arts staff.

1220 Huey Drive, Belton, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Belton Independent School District5/31/2030
OpenDeschutes County Fair Talent Booking and Show Production Services

Deschutes County is seeking one or more contractors to provide talent booking, entertainment procurement, contract administration, negotiation, coordination, and related support for the Deschutes County Fair main stage and other large concerts at the First Interstate Center.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Deschutes County9/30/2026
OpenArts Impact Grants for Organizations 2027

Creative Sonoma is offering up to 45 grants of $4,000 each to Sonoma County nonprofit arts and culture organizations for general operating support in 2027.

Sonoma County, CA, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Sonoma County > Creative Sonoma10/1/2026
OpenAdvertising Creative Production Services

The Government of Canada is seeking offers from suppliers to provide a full range of advertising creative production services under new Supply Arrangements replacing existing arrangements.

Ottawa, ON, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services9/30/2026
OpenPrecipice Fund Round 15 Grant Applications

The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art is accepting applications for Round 15 of the Precipice Fund, offering grants to support innovative contemporary art projects.

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Portland, OR, USAOther
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art9/20/2026
OpenVideographer Services Vendor List

The State of Rhode Island is seeking qualified videographers for on-demand video production, editing, sound, lighting, graphics, and digital delivery services through a multiple-award vendor list.

Rhode Island, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)Minority-Owned Business
State of Rhode Island9/14/2026
OpenEvent Rentals and Services

Midlothian Independent School District is seeking qualified vendors to provide event rentals and services including photo booths, DJs, and inflatables on an as-needed basis for its campuses and departments.

Midlothian, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Midlothian Independent School District6/4/2027
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