Open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs

Public art commissions, museum exhibits, cultural programming, sports facility operations, and recreation services.

Open RFPs
60
Posted in last 30 days
44
Median disclosed budget
$100,000
Next deadline
September 21, 2026

Updated hourly from the Settle RFP Hunter database.

Most active issuers

  • National Endowment For The Arts (3)
  • University Of Oregon (2)
  • City Of Jamestown (2)
  • Sherman Independent School District (2)
  • Village Of Key Biscayne (2)

City Arts Program Services

The City seeks a consultant to establish a centralized public arts program and transition a ready-to-launch operation to city staff. Services include stakeholder engagement, peer-city research, best-practice analysis, and completion of program implementation deliverables.

Deadline:
September 21, 2026
Budget:
$50,000 – $150,000 (est.)
Issuer:
City Of Charlottesville City Manager's Office Department
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Artist Services

This opportunity seeks an artist or arts organization to participate in a one-year residency and deliver temporary public art projects that support community engagement and strategic planning.

Deadline:
September 21, 2026
Budget:
$18,000
Issuer:
City of Rancho Cordova
Location:
Rancho Cordova, California, United States

Community Sponsorship Program Services

The County is seeking a vendor to manage or provide sponsorship opportunities for parks, recreation facilities, sports complexes, community events, and public programs. The full RFP document is not available in the provided notice.

Deadline:
September 23, 2026
Issuer:
Pueblo County
Location:
Pueblo, Colorado, United States

Company Mural Service

The organization is seeking a mural artist or team to design and install an original, site-specific company mural in Kansas. The work includes rendering, surface preparation, materials, installation labor, site safety, and restoration.

Deadline:
September 23, 2026
Budget:
$10,000 – $15,000
Issuer:
Bayer Construction & Larson Construction
Location:
Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Youth Sports Funding Service

A New York government authority seeks a vendor to provide funding services that expand youth access to sports and athletic activities. The program will address barriers such as cost and location.

Deadline:
September 24, 2026
Budget:
$50,000 – $75,000
Issuer:
Onondaga County Division Of Purchase
Location:
Syracuse, New York, United States

Garage Artwork Services

A vendor is sought to create site-specific artwork for a northern bus garage reconstruction project in Washington, DC. The artwork will serve as a welcoming landmark and may be commissioned on an as-needed basis.

Deadline:
September 24, 2026
Budget:
$330,000
Issuer:
Wmata
Location:
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Event Activation, Management and Logistics Services

A provider is sought to deliver nationwide event activation, management, and logistics services for the Her Moves initiative over a three-year period. The work will include engaging, safe, and values-driven brand experiences featuring interactive activities and collaborations.

Deadline:
September 24, 2026
Budget:
$300,000
Issuer:
Sport Ireland
Location:
Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland

Custom Logo Installation Service for Vinyl Sport Mats

A vendor is sought to supply vinyl sport mats, new mat tape, and centered custom logo installation for grappling and takedown activities. The contract term is one year, with questions due September 8, 2026 and proposals due September 25, 2026.

Deadline:
September 25, 2026
Budget:
$14,000 – $24,000
Issuer:
Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources
Location:
Little Falls, Minnesota, United States

Art Handling Services

The procurement seeks art handling providers for the installation, de-installation, packing, transportation, storage, and maintenance of rotating temporary public art exhibitions. Services cover large, medium, and small-scale artworks, including specialized crating, logistics, equipment, lighting, and exhibition support.

Deadline:
September 25, 2026
Location:
California, United States

Art Ways Services for Transportation Art and Community Identification Projects

Artists or artist teams are sought to design original, durable artwork for two transportation infrastructure and community identification projects in California. Proposals must include scaled, color-rendered visual concepts.

Deadline:
September 27, 2026
Issuer:
City Of Orinda
Location:
Orinda, California, United States

Turnkey Public Art Curatorial and Acquisition Services

The County seeks a qualified vendor to manage public art curation, acquisition, artist selection, logistics, installation, and collection stewardship across a range of public facilities and spaces. The contract term will be one year.

Deadline:
September 28, 2026
Location:
Texas, United States

Athletic Equipment Supplies

A government authority in Elizabeth, New Jersey, seeks athletic apparel and equipment supplies, including Nike gamewear, polos, shorts, hoodies, and pants.

Deadline:
September 29, 2026
Issuer:
Elizabeth Board Of Education
Location:
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Secondary Market Ticket Sales Services

A university in Oregon seeks a vendor for secondary market sales of at least 5,900 football season tickets beginning with the 2027 season. Services include resale pricing, ACH payment processing, seat donations, and optional consignment or revenue-sharing sales for select events.

Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Issuer:
University Of Oregon
Location:
Eugene, Oregon, United States

Secondary Ticket Sales Services

An Oregon government authority seeks a vendor to purchase and resell university athletic event tickets, including at least 5,900 football season tickets. The two-year engagement may also include basketball, postseason, single-game, consignment, and revenue-share ticket opportunities.

Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Issuer:
University Of Oregon
Location:
Eugene, Oregon, United States

Muralist Services

The project seeks a muralist to complete eight community murals and engage patrons, students, and educators through studio hours, public painting sessions, workshops, and educational programming. The one-year engagement includes activities scheduled from January through June 2027.

Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Budget:
$12,000
Issuer:
Cumberland County Public Library
Location:
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Logistical, Curatorial, and Cultural Consultation Services

A Honolulu government authority is seeking logistical, curatorial, and cultural consultation services. The engagement includes developing student art exhibition programming and strategies to publicize the agency’s activities.

Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Budget:
$29,950
Issuer:
State Foundation On Culture And The Arts
Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Youth Sports Programming Services

A government authority in Bath, New York, seeks a provider for youth sports, physical fitness, team sports, instruction, staffing, and related professional development services under a one-year contract.

Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Budget:
$110,365
Issuer:
Steuben County Purchasing Department
Location:
Bath, New York, United States

Call for Artists Services

The project seeks artist services to create an artistic gateway panel along the Bridge Street corridor. The installation will enhance the walking and biking environment while providing pedestrian wayfinding.

Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Budget:
$8,000
Issuer:
City Of Wenatchee Parks, Recreation, And Cultural Services
Location:
Wenatchee, Washington, United States

Naming Rights Sponsorship Services

The organization seeks a sponsor for a one-year naming rights partnership for a public youth sports and recreation complex. Benefits include facility naming, prominent signage, digital and media recognition, logo placement, and community event opportunities.

Deadline:
October 1, 2026
Budget:
$250,000 – $750,000 (est.)
Issuer:
City Of Brighton
Location:
Brighton, Colorado, United States

Sport Facilities and Surfaces Services

The government authority in Huntsville, Texas seeks a vendor for comprehensive sport facility and athletic surface goods and services under a five-year contract. The scope covers seating, flooring, turf, lighting, scoreboards, sporting equipment, ticketing, and related services.

Deadline:
October 1, 2026
Issuer:
Texas Region 6 Education Service Center
Location:
Huntsville, Texas, United States

Concessions Services

A vendor is sought to provide food, beverage, and related concession services at agency-operated athletic fields in Wichita, Kansas. Services will support leagues, tournaments, and special events on an as-needed basis.

Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Issuer:
City Of Wichita
Location:
Wichita, Kansas, United States

Art Services for Town Headquarters

The agency seeks artists or artist teams to provide 2D artwork in any medium for display at its Town Headquarters. Questions are due September 24, 2026, and proposals are due October 2, 2026.

Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Issuer:
Lansing Board Of Water And Light
Location:
Lansing, Michigan, United States

Sculptural Art Services

The Town is seeking an artist or artist team to design and create a three-dimensional sculpture for suspended display in the lobby of Town Headquarters. Questions are due September 24, 2026, and proposals are due October 2, 2026.

Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Issuer:
Lansing Board Of Water & Light
Location:
Lansing, Michigan, United States

Concession Services

A government authority in Passaic, New Jersey, seeks a vendor to provide skating concession services under a one-year contract. Duties include skate rentals and maintenance, beginner lessons, ice safety management, entertainment, games, and cooling equipment operation.

Deadline:
October 6, 2026
Issuer:
City Of Passaic
Location:
Passaic, New Jersey, United States

Frequently asked questions

How many Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs are open right now?
There are currently 60 open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs tracked by Settle RFP Hunter, 44 of which were posted in the last 30 days. This page is refreshed hourly.
What budgets do Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs have?
25 of the open listings disclose a budget, with a median of about $100,000. Disclosed budgets range from $0 to $350,000,000.
When is the next submission deadline for Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs?
The soonest submission deadline among open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs is September 21, 2026. Each listing page shows the full timeline, including question deadlines where published.

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