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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
OpenFiberglass Cow Sculpture Design and Painting

The City of Brookhaven, in partnership with DeKalb County, is seeking artists to design and paint a prefabricated fiberglass cow sculpture for a public art project.

Brookhaven, GA, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
City of Brookhaven > Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission9/11/2026
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
OpenAnnual Turnkey Event Management, Entertainment, Production, and Promotional Services

The City of Eagle Pass is seeking one or more firms for as-needed turnkey event management, entertainment procurement, production, promotional, and event execution services under annual contracts.

Eagle Pass, TX, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
City of Eagle Pass9/9/2026
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
OpenIndependent Auditing Services

The Broome County Land Bank Corporation is seeking an independent auditing firm to provide professional auditing services under a three-year contract.

Broome County, NY, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)OtherOtherMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessSmall BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessOther
Broome County > Broome County Land Bank Corporation9/10/2026
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
ClosedVideography Services

The Town of Manlius is requesting proposals from videographers to provide professional videography services, with one digital PDF copy due to the Town Clerk by September 8, 2026.

Manlius, NY, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Manlius9/8/2026
OpenEvent Photography and Videography Services

Nanyang Technological University is requesting quotes for event photography and videography services for the National Institute of Education.

SingaporeRequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Nanyang Technological University9/10/2026
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-
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
OpenMS Dynamics 365/Power Platform Resources

The Department of Indigenous Services Canada is seeking up to two contractors to provide ERP system analysts, programmer/analysts, and technology architects for a Microsoft Dynamics 365/Power Platform project under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement.

Ontario, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada > Indigenous Services Canada9/10/2026
ClosedPhotography and Videography Services

The Clay County Purchasing Department is requesting qualifications for photography and videography services under RFQ No. 87-26.

Excelsior Springs, MO, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Clay County > Purchasing Department9/8/2026
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
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