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.
| Status | Title | Buyer | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Artist 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, USA•GrantOther | Southwest Minnesota Arts Council | 9/16/2026 |
| Open | Professional 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Tyler Independent School District | 3/1/2028 |
| Open | Advertising 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. Canada•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services | 9/30/2026 |
| Open | Fiberglass 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | City of Brookhaven > Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission | 9/11/2026 |
| Open | Arts 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, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business | Chicago Public Schools | 10/2/2026 |
| Open | Fine 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Birdville Independent School District | 6/1/2027 |
| Open | Turnkey 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Harris County | 9/28/2026 |
| Open | Annual 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | City of Eagle Pass | 9/9/2026 |
| Open | Indigenous 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. Canada•Request for Information (RFI) | Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services | 9/1/2027 |
| Open | Five-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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Northampton County | 9/23/2026 |
| Open | Independent 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)OtherOtherMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessSmall BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessOther | Broome County > Broome County Land Bank Corporation | 9/10/2026 |
| Open | Fine Arts Temporary Staffing, Personnel, and Services The Garland Independent School District is seeking proposals for fine arts temporary staffing, personnel, and services. Garland, TX, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Garland Independent School District | 7/20/2027 |
| Open | Event 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, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | County of Bergen > BC Purchasing | 9/21/2026 |
| Open | Advertising 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. Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services | 9/24/2026 |
| Open | Fine 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Duncanville Independent School District | 12/18/2026 |
| Open | Municipal 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | City of Cascade | 9/25/2026 |
| Open | Autonomous 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 States•Request for Proposal (RFP) | United States of America > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 7/7/2027 |
| Closed | Videography 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Manlius | 9/8/2026 |
| Open | Event Photography and Videography Services Nanyang Technological University is requesting quotes for event photography and videography services for the National Institute of Education. Singapore•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | Nanyang Technological University | 9/10/2026 |
| Open | Auditing 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Town of New Fairfield | - |
| Open | KCLS 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, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | King County Library System | 9/16/2026 |
| Open | Fine 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Belton Independent School District | 5/31/2030 |
| Open | MS 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, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada > Indigenous Services Canada | 9/10/2026 |
| Closed | Photography and Videography Services The Clay County Purchasing Department is requesting qualifications for photography and videography services under RFQ No. 87-26. Excelsior Springs, MO, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | Clay County > Purchasing Department | 9/8/2026 |
| Open | Arts 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, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Sonoma County > Creative Sonoma | 10/1/2026 |
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