Open Call to Artists – Galveston Arts Development Commission 2026
Deadline: August 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time
About the Opportunity
The City of Galveston, through its Arts Development Commission (ADC), is accepting applications for a 2026 Open Call to Artists with a total funding pool of $75,000. Eligible applicants include individual artists, artist teams, or artist-led collaborations who are at least 18 years old and able to contract with the City of Galveston. Projects should demonstrate artistic excellence and contribute to cultural tourism, creative placemaking, and public engagement.
The program is part of the ADC’s transition to a quarterly municipal arts funding model, aiming to increase access, transparency, and support for Galveston’s artistic community.
Requirements
- Individual artists, artist teams, or artist-led collaborations
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be eligible to contract with the City of Galveston
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application form
- Project narrative
- Detailed budget
- Timeline (all work must be completed by September 30, 2027)
- CV
- Biography
- Annotated work samples
- Tourism & public benefit narrative
What's Offered
- Grant funding up to $75,000
- Project support and reporting guidance from the Arts Development Commission
Selected projects are expected to fulfill reporting requirements and complete all deliverables by September 30, 2027.