A regional artist network that survives staff turnover.
Every proposal and commission lives on a record the agency keeps.
Used by artists working with
Institutions running programs on Artsume
A record the agency keeps
RFQ, panel, commission and audit live on the same record, and it stays when people move on.
What you get:
- Find the artists your next opportunity needs.
- Publish programs for free so artists can find and apply.
- Keep artist relationships useful beyond the next program.
- Review applications with each artist’s work and experience together.
- Reconnect with artists when your next opportunity opens.
- Start with the artists you already know.
Run your next RFQ
Post, panel, award, and a record that stays.
Open your call with its own eligibility rules.
Receive complete applications, with no files to chase.
Review applications with your team in one place.
Send every decision, and keep every artist.
Security a public agency can document
Applicant data is sensitive. We treat it that way.
Enterprise-grade security
256-bit encryption, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
Data privacy
GDPR compliant. Your data is never sold or shared
99.9% uptime
Reliable infrastructure with automated backups
Audit trail
Complete history of all actions for compliance
Your data stays yours
Export any list you build to CSV, on Artsume Pro for organizations
Dedicated support
Real humans ready to help when you need it
Publish free. Add Pro tools when you need them.
Start free to run programs and keep your artist relationships. Move up to Artsume Pro for organizations for recommended artists, invitations to artists you find on Artsume, applicant fit, one promotion for each paid year, blind reviews and juries, and reports.
Questions from institutions.
What happens to proposals we considered but didn't commission?
They stay in your agency's artist record, tagged and searchable for the next RFQ. Your team can return to the record across cycles.
How is this different from a CRM or procurement system?
Artists update their own professional art profiles with new work and experience. Your team keeps proposals, review decisions and commission history together. Return to the artists you connect with when a future opportunity opens.
How does Artsume help manage public art RFQs?
Create Request for Qualifications with project details, budgets, and submission requirements. Receive artist qualifications in a consistent format, review with selection panels, and document every decision for public transparency.
How do I coordinate selection panels?
Invite panel members to review submissions, score against criteria, and discuss selections. Enable blind review for initial rounds and track all feedback for procurement documentation.
Is Artsume suitable for government procurement requirements?
Yes. Our audit trail, blind review, and documented scoring processes support public procurement transparency requirements. Generate reports for public meetings and FOIA requests.
Can artists submit to multiple project phases?
Yes. Run RFQ rounds for qualifications, then invite shortlisted artists to submit full proposals. Track artists through each phase of your selection process.
Where do proposal files live?
On the agency's record, not a personal drive. A staff change does not take the submission history with it.
Do panel notes survive a staff transition?
Yes. Scores and selection rationale stay on the project record, so the next panel reads the reasoning behind the last decision.
Still have a question?
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