Open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs

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

Open RFPs
47
Posted in last 30 days
30
Median disclosed budget
$90,000
Next deadline
August 10, 2026

Updated hourly from the Settle RFP Hunter database.

Most active issuers

  • National Endowment For The Arts (4)
  • City Of Durham General Services Department (1)
  • City Of Madison (1)
  • City Of Santa Clara (1)
  • City Of Camrose (1)

Film and Creative Industries Program Service

RFP for a one-year program to build the film and creative workforce, support local productions, and drive economic growth in Hilo, Hawaii.

Deadline:
August 10, 2026
Budget:
$10,000 – $25,000
Issuer:
County Of Hawaiʻi Department Of Research And Development
Location:
Hilo, Hawaii, United States

DJ Services

The agency is requesting a vendor to provide DJ and MC services for campus events, including music programming, event coordination, and full sound equipment support. The resulting contract will have a one-year term.

Deadline:
August 11, 2026
Issuer:
Savannah State University
Location:
Savannah, Georgia, United States

Arts Master Plan Service

The city is seeking a consultant or consulting team to develop a comprehensive arts master plan through research, strategic planning, community engagement, and implementation planning. The plan will guide municipal arts and culture activities and partnerships.

Deadline:
August 12, 2026
Issuer:
The City Of Saint John
Location:
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Scoreboard Sponsorship Services at High School

A Virginia agency is seeking a vendor for high school gymnasium scoreboard sponsorship services. The one-year opportunity is aimed at businesses seeking community visibility, brand exposure, and local engagement.

Deadline:
August 12, 2026
Issuer:
Salem City Schools
Location:
Salem, Virginia, United States

Festivals and Special Events Services

Seeking vendor to design and manage festivals and special events in North Carolina centered on arts, culture, history, and inclusion.

Deadline:
August 12, 2026
Budget:
$5,000 – $35,000
Issuer:
City Of Durham General Services Department
Location:
Durham, North Carolina, United States

Naming Rights Services

One-year contract opportunity for naming rights services in Alberta, including the negotiation and management of naming partnerships.

Deadline:
August 12, 2026
Issuer:
City Of Camrose
Location:
Camrose, Alberta, Canada

Sports Officiating Services

The Town of Queen Creek is soliciting a contractor to provide sports officiating services for youth and adult leagues, including basketball, volleyball, and softball. The vendor must supply qualified officials, manage substitutions, and meet attendance and professionalism requirements.

Deadline:
August 13, 2026
Location:
Queen Creek, Arizona, United States

Park Destination Art Feature Supplies

This opportunity seeks a vendor to deliver a complete park destination art feature in Alberta, including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation. The final feature should function as a durable, accessible landmark and photo destination that reflects local character and setting.

Deadline:
August 13, 2026
Location:
Alberta, Canada

Downtown Public Mural Service

This opportunity seeks artists or artist teams to design and install one or more downtown public murals as part of a revitalization initiative. The murals are intended to reflect waterfront heritage, local history, and community identity.

Deadline:
August 13, 2026
Location:
New York, United States

Athletic Equipment, Apparel and Related Services

A government authority in Harrisonburg, Virginia is soliciting a vendor for athletic equipment, apparel, and related services. The one-year contract covers fitness equipment, protective gear, bags, and associated products.

Deadline:
August 13, 2026
Issuer:
James Madison University
Location:
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Fine Arts Consulting Services

Seeking a vendor to provide fine arts consulting and clinician services for staff and student development across art, dance, music, theatre, and related areas. The work also includes color guard routine design and student choreography under a one-year contract.

Deadline:
August 14, 2026
Location:
Texas, United States

Choreography Services for Interdisciplinary Dance Production

Seeking choreographers in contemporary, modern, and experimental dance to create a short interdisciplinary work for a staged production at the Center for the Arts. The engagement includes rehearsals starting October 2026 and performances in April 2027.

Deadline:
August 14, 2026
Location:
Illinois, United States

Public Art Program Curator Services

Seeking a curator to manage and enhance the city's public art program by showcasing diverse sculptures, supporting artists, and creating engaging art experiences.

Deadline:
August 14, 2026
Budget:
$42,500
Issuer:
City Of Santa Cruz
Location:
Santa Cruz, California, United States

Sports Management, Leadership and Event Consultation Services

Seeking a vendor to provide sports management, leadership, and event consultation services, including curriculum support, industry-led classroom instruction, and regional field trip coordination.

Deadline:
August 17, 2026
Location:
New York, United States

Sports Officials Services

A government authority in Altus, Oklahoma is seeking a vendor to provide sports officials services. Limited information is available, as the full solicitation document was not included in the source content.

Deadline:
August 17, 2026
Location:
Altus, Oklahoma, United States

Downtown Programming Services

A vendor is sought to plan, manage, market, and measure a multi-month series of downtown activities and events running Sunday through Friday. The work includes program design, permitting, community collaboration, outreach, and attendance tracking.

Deadline:
August 17, 2026
Budget:
$56,000
Issuer:
City Of Madison
Location:
Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Production of Entertainment Services for 2026 Special Events Calendar

Entertainment production services are sought for the 2026 special events calendar, including artist booking, performers, staging, sound equipment, engineering, and related transportation costs. Programming should be creative, high quality, diverse, and family friendly.

Deadline:
August 18, 2026
Location:
New Jersey, United States

Public Art Repair, Maintenance, and Restoration Services

Seeking qualified vendors to provide repair, maintenance, conservation, and restoration services for a diverse public art collection in Colorado. The work includes assessments, fabrication, media and lighting upgrades, and care for multiple artwork types under a four-year contract.

Deadline:
August 18, 2026
Location:
Colorado, United States

Fireworks Display Services

A government authority in Bristol, Rhode Island seeks a qualified vendor to produce a 20-minute fireworks display for a parks and recreation event in September 2026. The scope includes specified shell quantities and sizes, with a one-year contract term.

Deadline:
August 19, 2026
Location:
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

Public Art Program Coordinator Services

The city is seeking support for coordination and administration of its public art program, including committee support, budget tracking, project coordination, and community outreach. The posting appears to describe a staff or contractor role rather than a formal RFP.

Deadline:
August 20, 2026
Location:
Georgia, United States

Performing Arts Hall Stage Repair Services

A government authority in Akron, Ohio seeks a vendor to design and repair a performing arts hall stage. The work includes floor replacement, orchestra pit lift system rebuilding, control upgrades, new wagon systems, and hazard remediation.

Deadline:
August 20, 2026
Location:
Akron, Ohio, United States

Call for Artists Services

Call for artists services for a public art initiative featuring 12 artist-decorated fiberglass cows. The project will highlight local art, culture, community, and dairy heritage across participating cities.

Deadline:
August 21, 2026
Location:
Georgia, United States

Public Art Services for Traffic Control Utility Boxes

Seeking a vendor to design and deliver bold, two-dimensional public art for one to four traffic control utility boxes in Oklahoma. Artwork must be highly visible, durable, and applied to all four sides without textured or attached elements.

Deadline:
August 21, 2026
Location:
Oklahoma, United States

Public Employee Art Exhibition Service

A vendor is sought to provide an art exhibition featuring public employee artwork in public spaces. The exhibition should showcase artistic diversity, enrich the community environment, and create an engaging experience for residents and visitors.

Deadline:
August 22, 2026
Location:
Nevada, United States

Frequently asked questions

How many Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs are open right now?
There are currently 47 open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs tracked by Settle RFP Hunter, 30 of which were posted in the last 30 days. This page is refreshed hourly.
What budgets do Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs have?
14 of the open listings disclose a budget, with a median of about $90,000. Disclosed budgets range from $0 to $13,000,000.
When is the next submission deadline for Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs?
The soonest submission deadline among open Arts, Culture & Sports RFPs is August 10, 2026. Each listing page shows the full timeline, including question deadlines where published.

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