---
title: "Prospectus #292 Native American and Indigenous Artists Purchase Initiative"
description: New Mexico Arts purchase initiative buying artwork ($5,000-$50,000) for public buildings statewide, with special consideration for Native American and Indigenous artists.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/2d0def3e-a8ea-43b1-9123-7bfb8a4953ad
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-23"
programType: Public art
organization: New Mexico Arts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/new-mexico-arts
deadline: "2026-11-01"
location: Santa Fe, NM, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Artwork purchased in the $5,000 - $50,000 price range, all-inclusive
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - textile
  - ceramics
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
  - Established
---

# Prospectus #292 Native American and Indigenous Artists Purchase Initiative

**Hosted by:** New Mexico Arts

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Santa Fe, NM, United States | **Deadline:** November 1, 2026

## About This Program

> "Native American and Indigenous artists; diversifying New Mexico's public art collection"

New Mexico Arts' Art in Public Places program announces the 2026 Native American and Indigenous Artists Purchase Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to diversify the state's public art collection by purchasing artwork from artists in all stages of their careers. Although this initiative is open to all artists, special consideration shall be given to artists who identify as members of a Native American tribe or community.

All visual arts media in all genres, suitable for interior or exterior display, will be considered for purchase. Artwork must be durable, permanent, low-maintenance and in compliance with ADA guidelines upon installation. Artwork will be purchased for publicly accessible buildings throughout the State of New Mexico, including amphitheaters, animal shelters, chapter houses, community centers, courthouses, educational institutions, fire stations, healthcare facilities, libraries, recreation complexes, rest areas, senior centers and tribal administrative offices.

Seeking artwork in the $5,000 - $50,000 price range, all-inclusive of materials, labor, museum quality framing, security hangers, pedestal, delivery, installation, insurance, taxes, commissions, other fees, project plaque and documentation.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, textile, ceramics
- **Note:** Open to artists who reside in and galleries that are located in the United States. Galleries may submit qualifications on behalf of any artist represented by the gallery, regardless of the artist's residency, so long as the artist identifies as a member of a Native American tribe or community. Galleries may submit qualifications and artworks for several artists, but must create a separate account per artist submitted.

Only one application per artist will be considered. Special consideration shall be given to artists who identify as members of a Native American tribe or community. Finalists may be required to submit verifiable proof of residency prior to being awarded a purchase contract. Submission limit: 1.

### Additional Requirements

Artist Statement - an introduction to your work, medium, and an explanation of your techniques; you may discuss your conceptual approach and inspiration, and the statement should be used as a marketing tool relevant to the artwork being considered (5,000 character limit including spaces). Up to Three Images - images of previously completed work that is currently available for purchase, priced $5,000-$50,000. Complete image citations must include the title, media, dimensions, price, year of completion, description and if applicable, edition size and print/casting number.

Diptychs, triptychs, and suites are eligible for purchase. Up to 2 video files may also be submitted; total media 1-3 items. Submission limit: 1 application per artist.

## Compensation & Benefits

Artwork purchased in the $5,000 - $50,000 price range, all-inclusive

**Includes:** Commission fee

Upon submission, the price of the artwork is considered all-inclusive of the following: materials, labor, museum quality framing under Plexiglas, security hangers, pedestal and Plexiglas bonnet for three-dimensional artworks, delivery (travel), installation, insurance, taxes, commissions, other fees, and project plaque, as well as written and professional photographic documentation of the artwork. The price of large exterior three-dimensional work should include site preparation and foundation. Participating sites have a predetermined 1% budget, so price fluctuations will not be allowed after the submission deadline.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 1, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 1, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Kiersten Fellrath

**Email:** kiersten.fellrath@dca.nm.gov

**Phone:** 505-699-4910

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17634