OAC welcomes artists and arts organizations to participate in the following competitive opportunities such as grants and calls for entries.
| Open Date/Fecha de apertura | Close Date/Fecha de cierre | Learn More/Aprenda más | Award/Premiado |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | Cultural Organizations Program Learn More | The Cultural Organizations Program (COP) is the program through which the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) provides operational support as described by the Dallas Cultural Policy, approved by City Council on November 28, 2018 [Section 5(D)(i)]. |
| January 27, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | Old East Dallas Work Yard Park Public Art Project Learn More | $95,000 maximum budget |
| January 20, 2025 | February 17, 2025 CLOSED | 2025 Non-Profit Summer Residency Program Learn More | Information available on application |
| January 15, 2025 | February 10, 2025 CLOSED | ArtsActivate 2025 Round 3 Learn More | $8,000 Individual Artists $12,000-16,000 Non-profit Organizations based on revenue size |
| January 6, 2025 | January 27, 2025 CLOSED | Sustainable Residency Program 2025 Learn More | Information available on application |
| December 5, 2024 | January 30, 2025 CLOSED | Forest Green Branch Library Public Art Project Learn More | $105,000 |
| December 2, 2024 | January 31, 2025 CLOSED | Oak Lawn Branch Library Mural Learn More | $1,000 Honorarium |
| December 2024 | February 2025 | Bath House Cultural Center Gallery Exhibition 2026-27 Season Learn More | Information available on application |
| November 9, 2024 | January 6, 2025 CLOSED | Call for Entries - 2025 El Corazón Exhibition Learn More | Information available on application |
| November 4, 2024 | November, 22, 2024 CLOSED | CALL FOR DESIGNER: 2nd Annual AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat Festival Learn More | Information available on application |
| September 25, 2024 | October 21, 2024 CLOSED | ArtsActivate 2025 Round 2 Learn More | $8,000 Individual Artists $12,000-16,000 Non-profit Organizations based on revenue size |
| August 14, 2024 | October 21, 2024 CLOSED | Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center Public Art Project Learn More | $85,000 maximum budget |
| August 2024 | September 16, 2024 CLOSED | Día de los Muertos Call for Altares Learn More | |
| August 9, 2024 | CLOSED | Latino Cultural Center Call for Artistic/Cultural Workshops Proposals Learn More | Each funded project will be funded up to $3,000. This includes Artist fee + Supply fee, depending on artist’s/educator’s needs. |
| August 2024 | January 31, 2024 CLOSED | Oak Lawn Branch Library Mural Learn More | $1000 Honorarium |
| September 5, 2024 | September 30, 2024 CLOSED | Digital Art Challenge Learn More | Winner will be announced at the Get Connected Dallas event beginning 10 a.m. on October 5, and will have their artwork on display at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library |
| July 18, 2024 | September 16, 2024 CLOSED | CALL FOR ENTRIES – 2024 DÍA DE MUERTOS EXHIBITION Learn More | |
| August 19, 2024 | August 31, 2024 CLOSED | Call for Arts Organizations - WRR Radio Learn More | Apply today for FREE air time to promote your upcoming events, programming and more. |
| July 3, 2024 | July 29, 2024 CLOSED | ArtsActivate 2025 Round 1 Learn More | Individual artists can receive up to $8,000, and 501c3 non-profit organizations can receive up to $16,000 based on revenue size. |
| JUNE 17, 2024 | July 8, 2024 CLOSED | Re:Imagine Vacancy - Pleasant Grove Learn More | $18,000 |
| June 17, 2024 | June 20, 2024 CLOSED | Culture of Value 2024 Learn More | Each funded project will receive up to $3,000. |
| JUNE 1, 2024 | June 20, 2024 CLOSED | Call For Artists - City Manager's Office Learn More Convocatoria para artistas – Oficina de la Administradora de la Ciudad Learn More | |
| JUNE 1, 2024 | June 27, 2024 CLOSED | Call For Artists - Mayor's Office Learn More | |
| JUNE 2, 2023 | June 20, 2023 CLOSED | Culture of Value 2023 Learn More | $3,000 |
| SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 | OCTOBER 16, 2023 CLOSED | ArtsActivate 2024-25 Round 2 Learn More | $8,000 Individual Artists $12,000-16,000 Non-profit Organizations based on revenue size |
| SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 | OCTOBER 27, 2023 CLOSED | Tipton Park Public Art Project https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12326 | $113,000 |
