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Public Art Commissions  /  Verified 2 September 2026

City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry.

Durham, NC · City of Durham Cultural & Public Art Program
Open nowFree to apply

The City of Durham Cultural & Public Art Program maintains a free registry of North Carolina-based mural artists for public art commissions. Selected artists gain access to multiple concurrent project calls throughout the year, including an immediate opportunity for eight community murals at Durham Public Schools and city facilities. No application fee.

Free
To apply
Apply at City of Durham Cultural & Public Art Pro →

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What the organizer actually says

Cost to apply. Free to apply

“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page

What you get. Feeds City of Durham public art commissions (sculpture, murals, residencies; multiple concurrent project calls each year)

“Commissions ranging from approximately $8,000–$20,000 per mural”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. North Carolina-based mural artists

“North Carolina-based mural artists”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“City of Durham Cultural & Public Art Program selects from pre-qualified registry; selection criteria not detailed”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Members only

Should you
apply?

Whether this is worth your entry fee, your shipping, and the weeks it takes to put an application together depends on work only you have…

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