The Maryland State Arts Council’s Maryland Public Art Initiative is proud to announce two open Calls for Artists for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, and the Coppin State University College of Business. The projects are the first Maryland Public Art Initiative public artworks on Maryland HBCU campuses. 

Both Calls to Artists are open to any artist or artist team living in the United States. 

Artists with a connection to HBCUs and/or residents of Maryland are especially encouraged to apply. Information on each project and how to apply below. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 3:00 PM ET.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy & Health Professions

UMES is a land grant, historically black college (HBCU) located in Princess Anne, Maryland. This new building will include two separate, site-specific public art commissions: 

•  Interior Atrium & Lobby Wall ($175,000)

•  Entrance Plazas & Sidewalks ($85,000)

Click here to read the UMES School of Pharmacy & Health Professions Request for Qualifications

Click here to view and download an additional set of renderings and scaled plans

For each commission, three to four semi-finalist artists or artist teams will be selected to develop proposals and receive a $2500 honorarium.

For more information: https://www.msac.org/programs/public-art-programs