The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) in Washington DC is seeking talented local artists or design teams residing or working in the Capital region to submit basic qualifying and contact information to us in order to represent your interest in working with the BID on various public art projects to be installed in the coming year. Established professional artists and teams, AND those who are new to the field of public art are encouraged to submit examples of their work.

Most of our projects will involve outdoor installations and include, but are not limited to, murals, sculptures, digital/media/lighting installation art, community art, and architectural and design elements.

If you are interested in working with us and can apply your medium to sustainable, outdoor works (important), please fill out the form. Please make sure to include your correct email address and your name, as well as any artist name you use. It is also helpful to include, along with your sample work, your social media handles

The NoMa BID will assess all submitted information with an equal lens and does not require you to provide information related to your race, sex, gender identification, national origin, native language, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law.

About the NoMa BID: We are a 501 (c)(6) non - profit organization whose mission is to create a safe, welcoming environment for its residents, workers and visitors. We love using art to promote the ongoing growth, diversity and development of our district. Noma BID encompasses 35 blocks just north of Union Station in Washington DC.

For questions, please contact Amanda at APhillips@nomabid.org. There is no deadline for filling out this form. We use the data you provide to send out information on calls, projects etc. .


Please include at least two sample digital images of your work. Images must be limited to no more than 16 MB.

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* 1. Artist Name

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* 2. Address

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* 3. Artist website or online portfolio (if applicable)

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* 4. Instagram handle or other social media information (if applicable)

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* 5. Please upload sample images of your work.  Each image must be a separate digital file, labeled with the applicant(s) name. These images should fully represent your ability to produce public art. Please do not include explanatory text in the image file. You may upload up to three (3) designs.

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* 6. Image 2 (if applicable)

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* 7. Image 3 (if applicable)

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* 8. Please write a brief description of the work you are submitting as a sample, including any connection you feel it might have to NoMa (250 words or less). 

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* 9. I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge (please initial).

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