Allies in Arts is a nonprofit organization that seeks to break down discrimination barriers for artists who are women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ by awarding grants, curating exhibitions and screenings, and connecting artists with the decision-makers who can hire them.

Americans for the Arts has gathered lots of information that is helpful for artists, administrators, and organizations involved in public art.

The Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville provides resources and programs to connect artists and arts organizations with business and legal services to support their professional development and sustainability.

Bloomberg Philanthropies has created a free guide for asphalt art projects, including budgets for each project.

Forecast is a nonprofit organization that connects artists with cities, institutions and communities to courageously tackle the vital issues of our time. They partner with decision-makers and stakeholders on arts and cultural planning efforts, and support public artists with funding, training and opportunities to create partnerships and advance their public art careers. They regularly send out helpful information for artists, so subscribe to their free newsletter for ongoing resources.

The Heritage Preservation began a Rescue Public Murals Initiative in 2006, collecting resources for what materials and plans to implement from the very start of mural creation to ensure mural longevity.

ISC offers resources, publications, and events for sculptors and artists working in three-dimensional art forms, including information on pricing sculptures for public art commissions.

The Jackson Arts Council is a local nonprofit organization that exists to strengthen the community through arts and culture. They have an artist membership program that connects the local community to local artists, as well as multiple opportunities for grant funding each year.

The NEA provides resources, grant opportunities, and publications related to public art and community engagement, which can include information on pricing and funding for public art projects.

Pandr Design Co. provides a wealth of resources and information for muralists, including a supply list, mural pricing guide, mural contract templates, and more.

The Tennessee Arts Commission is Tennessee’s state arts agency, which exists to stimulate and encourage the presentation of the visual, literary, music and performing arts and encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of Tennessee. They offer many opportunities for arts grant funding each year.

UrbanArts Commission is a nonprofit based out of Memphis, Tennessee, that manages public art for the City of Memphis, along with leading other public art initiatives in the area. They are a great West Tennessee resource for Public Art.

Americans for the Arts has gathered lots of information that is helpful for artists, administrators, and organizations involved in public art.

The National Endowment for the Arts has created an entire website dedicated to resources for Creative Placemaking initiatives, which supports local leaders in elevating arts, culture, and design to strengthen community connections and deepen impact. Creative placemaking projects use arts and culture by many partners to strategically shape the physical and social character of a place in order to spur economic development, promote enduring social change and improve the physical environment. Check out all of the resources on their website that might make these complex projects a bit easier: Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance

Pandr Design Co. is a mural company that helps connect artists to property owners. They have a wealth of information listed on their website as resources that can be helpful if you’re contemplating commissioning an artist to paint a mural, including a mural pricing guide.

The Jackson Arts Council is a local nonprofit organization that exists to strengthen the community through arts and culture. They have an artist membership program that connects the local community to local artists, as well as multiple opportunities for grant funding each year.

The NEA provides resources, grant opportunities, and publications related to public art and community engagement, which can include information on pricing and funding for public art projects.

The Tennessee Arts Commission is Tennessee’s state arts agency, which exists to stimulate and encourage the presentation of the visual, literary, music and performing arts and encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of Tennessee. They offer many opportunities for arts grant funding each year.