Public Art

The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, in collaboration with the Pitt County Civic Arts Committee, invites visual artists to submit their credentials for the development and implementation of an outdoor mural on the R.A. Fountain General Store in Fountain, NC.

The designated mural area, located on the side exterior of the building, is approximately 40 feet tall by 110 feet wide, however the resulting artwork design may work within the available wall surface and is not required to fill the entire area. It is desired that the resulting artwork infuses creativity and artistry into a prominent location while celebrating Fountain’s ties to music through the life, work, and cultural impact of local musician and luthier Freeman Vines. Ultimately, the mural should honor his legacy and contributions to the region’s musical identity.

Total Budget: $15,000-20,000

We're now accepting qualifications from U.S.-based artists and artist teams for a prominent, highly visible public art opportunity: Mecklenburg County's new parking facility at East 7th Street and N. College Street.

Supporting the Charlotte Mecklenburg New Main Library’s renewed vision, the final wall-based relief artwork should stand as a warm, inviting landmark complementary to the building’s architecture and design. The selected artist(s) will collaborate with ASC, Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, and community members.

➔ Design Development Begins: November 2026
Project Budget: $219,500

The City of Concord Public Art Commission invites artists to submit images of artwork for consideration to be placed upon traffic signal control boxes at seven (7) key intersections throughout the City of Concord, NC. Artwork will be applied to the signal boxes via photo-reproduction in high-visibility, durable vinyl art wraps, installed by a contracted vendor. Artwork selected, will be placed on all four sides of the signal box.

Artist Stipend: $500/per artwork used (up to 3 Artworks max, per Artist)
Eligibility: Open to artists residing or working in Cabarrus County or surrounding counties.

The City of Smyrna is looking for an artist or artist team to design and install a new mural inside the Smyrna Public Library. This is a Request for Qualifications due August 27.

The new City of Smyrna Library will achieve many of the following design goals:
● Feels bright, lively, and whimsical
● Features a woodland-themed concept, which may include nature and/or forest
critters
● Highly imaginative
● Emphasizes literacy
● Includes hidden images that are tied to the mural in the roomʼs nooks and corners,
intentionally placed for young visitors to find
Budget: $20,000

Fee: $10 to submit. Charlotte SHOUT! is all about shouting Charlotte’s talent. What better way to SHOUT! than with our own !con. Giant exclamation points will be displayed at the festival. Selected artists will receive $1,000 and be featured on an !con. !cons will be 62 inches tall, 12 inches deep, and made from hard coated Styrofoam. Applications should only feature 2D designs. We are looking for bright, creative ideas that will stand out at the festival. Selected artists will receive $1,000 and be featured on an !con.

$10 Fee to submit. Easter Eggs on Parade is a fun way for Charlotte SHOUT! to showcase local artists’ talent inspired by famous, bejeweled eggs. GIANT eggs will be placed Uptown for the entirety of the festival, and we are looking for local artists to decorate an egg. Each egg is made of fiberglass, stands 48” tall, 36” in diameter, and sits on a solid base. We want to see your artistic take on a GIANT, bejeweled egg (think “Fabergé”). We are looking for mostly 3D designs but are open to 2D ideas as well. Selected artists will receive $2,000 to carry out their idea. Charlotte SHOUT! is looking for big ideas and invites you to be as creative as possible in your proposal.

$25 Fee to Submit. Charlotte SHOUT! is looking for interactive installations that are more than just touch. Proposed works will be temporary installations that explore an engaging idea or thematic concept while also having an interactive component. Our hope is for participants to interact with your work multiple times throughout the festival with different impressions after each visit. Successful proposals will demonstrate a unique experience, new technology, sustainability, accessibility, and innovative thinking. Selected artists will receive $15,000 to carry out their idea.