City of Austin Artist Opportunities
From public art, cultural events, and outdoor concerts to City Council and Commission meetings, the City of Austin provides Austin area professional artists of all disciplines to get paid to participate in the City's public art programs, cultural spaces, and events.
- Art in Public Places
Art in Public Places commissions visual artists who work across all media to create site-specific installations and unique public art that reflect the history and values of our communities.
- Artist Access Program
The Artist Access Program provides free rehearsal space and low-cost performance space for Austin artists through a competitive process.
- Artist Open Calls
Current opportunities for Austin creatives to participate in the Art in Public Places Program.
- Caminos
Caminos is an immersive, one year long paid internship empowering Austin-area Teens to carve their own path in the creative arts.
- Museums and Cultural Programs Collaborations
Museums and Cultural Programs Collaborations creates programs in response to a community need.
- Public Performance Program
The Public Performance Program provides ongoing paid opportunities for Austin musicians and bands in coordination with the Music Commission and other City departments.
Chakeeta B - Visual Artist Residency
Visual Artist Residency provides visual artists with the space, facilities, and professional interaction to foster and develop their ideas, skills, and focus.
- The People’s Gallery
The People’s Gallery is a free exhibition of the work of Austin-area artists within the City of Austin’s City Hall.
- Works in Progress
Works in Progress is a paid internship program for emerging creative professionals ages 17-19 who are ready for a career in the arts.
