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

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is offering grants of up to $10,000 to accomplished Los Angeles-based artists to create new mid-career solo works.

The U.S. General Services Administration is seeking American artists to create a publicly scaled, permanently installed artwork for the new Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry in Coburn, Maine, with an estimated budget of $275,000 to $400,000 and a response deadline of November 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The City of Boston, through its Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture, is seeking resident artist professional services for its Boston Artist-in-Residence Program under RFP EV00017855, with proposals due January 4, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. Boston time.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a multimedia artist for production, with bids due December 1, 2026.

The Ohio Arts Council is offering individual artists with disabilities grants of $500 for emerging artists or up to $2,500 for professional artists to advance their artistic practices.

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.

The United Nations Development Programme’s Cameroon office is seeking a production firm to create a documentary video, two video pieces, and project documentation photographs for PAADD.

The New York City Office of Technology and Innovation, on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, is seeking temporary personnel services across administrative, production, broadcast, media, technical, and event roles on an as-needed basis.

The United Nations Development Programme in Equatorial Guinea is seeking a locally established audiovisual production company to provide photography and video production services for the UniPod project, including event coverage, interviews, promotional and institutional videos, editing, and delivery of source files.

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

Birdville Independent School District is seeking additional independent contractors and firms to provide fee-based fine arts instruction and specialized services during the 2026–2027 school year, with one optional one-year renewal term.

The United Nations Development Programme Cyprus Office is seeking specialized photography services through a quotation process, with offers submitted through its online procurement system.

The United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh is seeking an individual consultant to produce photography, videos, beneficiary stories, and communication materials documenting urban community development projects across six locations.

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.

The Government of The Bahamas is requesting a quote for DJ services and live talent performances at the Best of the Best TALENTS event from December 3 through 6, 2026.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is offering NEAR and CO-UP grants of up to $12,000 or $15,000 for teaching artist-led community workshops and public presentations at nontraditional arts facilities.

The City of Greenville is seeking a public art consultant, art consulting firm, or artist management company to select, coordinate, and manage mural artists for artwork beneath the Richardson Street Garage.

The Town of Florence, Arizona, is seeking a contractor to book and negotiate with artists and entertainers for its 2027 Fourth of July Freedom Fest.

The Garland Independent School District is seeking proposals for fine arts temporary staffing, personnel, and services, with bids due October 28, 2026.

The City of Sacramento is seeking an event producer to plan and deliver entertainment and production for a one-evening, multi-space festival celebrating the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium’s 100th anniversary.

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.

HEC Montréal is seeking professional independent auditor services under a 36-month contract.

The Town of Colonie is seeking independent audit and accounting services under RFP 2026 Independent Audit & Accounting Services DB391.

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center / Municipal Auditorium Board is seeking an as-needed production labor provider to supply stagehands, riggers, and live event production personnel for three public venues through December 31, 2030.

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