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Calls to Artists

Calls to Artists

We seek local, regional and national artists that can add their impact on our cultural community through their work.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

CATS Cultural Inclusion Bus Wrap
Deadline: March 17, 2024.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) invites local Charlotte area artists and designers to submit their qualifications to create artwork for a bus wrap celebrating diversity and cultural inclusion in Charlotte.

The selected artist will be paid $4,000 total for their approved design. The deadline to apply is March 17, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. EDT. There is no fee to apply. Artists of all backgrounds and experience levels are strongly encouraged to apply. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT DESIGN PROPOSALS.

From the applications, the City of Charlotte will select at least 1 artist for this project. Additionally, all applications will be separately considered to create a pool of prequalified artists to be kept on file for a period of 3 years for future potential vehicle wrap projects.
Learn more and apply

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

Hambright Park & Ride Art
Deadline: March 31, 2024.

The City of Charlotte is continuing to expand transportation options in the region and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking NC and SC artists to integrate art into the design of a new park and ride lot in Huntersville, NC. The Hambright Park & Ride will be a mobility hub to provide rapid transit services to the Town of Huntersville and surrounding areas by utilizing the newly constructed express lane direct connect. The primary art opportunity is to incorporate art into the driver’s comfort station and/or surrounding passenger amenities.

The art budget is $20,000 (design only) and CATS will select one artist for this project.
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