Arts & Culture Opportunities in the City of Moscow, ID

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Moscow Artwalk is a cornerstone cultural event that, for over two decades, has fostered a thriving artistic ecosystem within the Palouse region by showcasing the community’s diverse artistic talents. Held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from October to May at business and non-profit locations throughout Moscow, Artwalk offers a unique opportunity to engage with local artistic expression. The 2024-2025 season culminates in a grand finale on June 26th, 2025, transforming Main Street into a creative hub buzzing with artist showcases, captivating performances, and delectable culinary offerings.

Monthly Host
   Monthly host registration is available to all businesses and non-profits each month throughout the season. Hosts are invited to feature up to 5 visual, performing, culinary, or literary listings by selecting the Monthly Host registration type.

Season Host
   Businesses and non-profits were invited to sign up prior to September 16, 2024 for the entire 2024-2025 Artwalk Season. Pre-registered Season Hosts may enter Arts listings on a monthly basis by selecting the Season Host registration type.

Registration is open through February 11, 2025 at 5 p.m.

   Arts Staff will deliver event posters, artwork title cards, and flyers to each host location prior to the event. Registration includes social media posts promoting 3rd Thursday Artwalk, so keep an eye out for these posts in the week leading up to the event. Share these social media posts to connect with an even broader audience!

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This online resource connects the public with visual, literary, and performing artists and is a valuable resource for the community. Sharing your contact information is not required to be included in this Directory, though providing some details will help the public connect with you. 

Artwork wanted for feature on the Moscow Farmers Market Poster!

The City of Moscow Community Events Division and Farmers Market Commission are accepting artwork submissions for feature on the 2025 Moscow Farmers Market poster. Artists are invited to submit visual interpretations of this longstanding community event with no accompanying text. Text will be added upon selection of artwork utilizing the Market's current design standards. 

For more information on this annual call for art  

Recruiting new Vendors for the Moscow Farmers Market!

The City of Moscow Community Events Division and Farmers Market Commission are accepting new Vendors to join the 2025 Moscow Farmers Market! Vendors are invited to display and share their artisan goods through the annual Craft & Food Juries. Vendor selection is based on receiving a total qualifying score of 70% or higher in the following categories: Display, Sourcing, Product Design and Integrity. 

Jury Timeline 

  • 9:00 a.m. – Participants may begin set-up
  • 9:50 a.m. – Participants must leave the jury area
  • 10:00 a.m. – Judging commences
  • 11:45 a.m. – Participants may return to pick-up products
  • 12:00 p.m. – Jury ends. Failure to pick-up products results in a zero score. Management discards any products left behind.

For more information about the Moscow Farmers Market 

Ends on This opportunity will close after 15 submissions have been received.

The City of Moscow invites new Vendors to participate in the annual Moscow Farmers Market Craft and Food juries. Participants who receive a qualifying score will have additional requirements to fulfill prior to the start of the Market season.
Jury Timeline 

  • 9:00 a.m. – Participants may begin set-up
  • 9:50 a.m. – Participants must leave the jury area
  • 10:00 a.m. – Judging commences
  • 11:45 a.m. – Participants may return to pick-up products
  • 12:00 p.m. – Jury ends. Failure to pick-up products results in a zero score. Management discards any products left behind.

For more information about the Moscow Farmers Market

Ends on This opportunity will close after 15 submissions have been received.

The City of Moscow invites new Vendors to participate in the annual Moscow Farmers Market Craft and Food juries. Participants who receive a qualifying score will have additional requirements to fulfill prior to the start of the Market season.
Jury Timeline 

  • 9:00 a.m. – Participants may begin set-up
  • 9:50 a.m. – Participants must leave the jury area
  • 10:00 a.m. – Judging commences
  • 11:45 a.m. – Participants may return to pick-up products
  • 12:00 p.m. – Jury ends. Failure to pick-up products results in a zero score. Management discards any products left behind.

For more information about the Moscow Farmers Market

Performers wanted for entertainment at the Moscow Farmers Market!

The City of Moscow Community Events Division is accepting applications to perform in Friendship Square during the Moscow Farmers Market. New and returning performers are invited to submit solo or group acts that provide live entertainment through music, song, and/or dance. Selection of performers will be based on date availability, novelty, and variety. 

For more information on this annual call for entertainment

  • City of Moscow Farmers Market webpage - www.ci.moscow.id.us/197/Farmers-Market
  • Moscow Farmers Market Entertainment - www.ci.moscow.id.us/212/Market-Entertainment
  • Moscow Farmers Market Facebook - www.facebook.com/MoscowFarmersMarket
  • Moscow Farmers Market Instagram - www.instagram.com/moscowfarmersmarket/ 
  • Community Events Division staff - farmersmarket@ci.moscow.id.us or 208-883-7132

Project Description
The City of Moscow invites artists to submit designs for vinyl-wrap installations on traffic signal boxes. Artworks featured on vinyl-wrapped boxes have been a part of the City of Moscow’s temporary public art collection since 2012. This project provides public space for artists to share their two-dimensional work with the public, and beautifies street fixtures throughout the community. Each year, a selection panel chooses several artworks to be displayed at locations throughout Moscow. These works are enjoyed by Moscow’s visitors and residents alike, and have become a cherished element of the visual landscape.


Artists are invited to submit one full-size design for consideration. Design must be scaled to fit the dimensions of a specific box (see the Site Details). Artists are encouraged to visit the site location prior to submitting a design. 


The traffic signal boxes are in the following locations:

  • 6th & Deakin
  • 8th between Jackson & Main
  • Stadium & Hwy. 8
  • S. Jackson & Hwy 8 (Wren Welcome Garden)


Eligibility
This call is open to artists 18 years-of-age or older who live in Latah County, Nez Perce County, Asotin County, Whitman County, Nez Perce or Coeur d’Alene tribal members. Artists are eligible regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and gender expression or identity. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Selection panelists and their immediate family members are not eligible for participation. No artist sitting on a Selection Panel may submit a proposal for the project for which the Selection Panel was formed.

Project Timeline (subject to change)
Submission Period: January 24 - February 28, 2025
Artwork Selection: March 2025
Artwork Installation: April - June 2025


Honorarium and Image Use Agreement

  1. Selected artists will complete an Image Use Agreement releasing artwork for display at the specified location.
  2. Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $1000 upon completion of the Image Use Agreement.
  3. The City of Moscow will incur all costs related to installation.

Submission Requirements

  1. Please submit one full-size design scaled to fit the dimensions of a specific box. (See the Site Details).
  2. For Selection Panel review: Submit a JPEG file of the design at 72 DPI
  3. For printing of final artwork: Submit an EPS file of the design at a minimum of 100 DPI in CMYK. All fonts must be converted to outlines/curves or all text layers must be rasterized.
  4. Artists who need help with file preparation can consider hiring a local graphic design firm.
  5. Artist submissions will only be accepted online via Submittable. Emailed or hand delivered submissions will not be considered by the selection panel.

Selection Process
The Selection Panel will select designs based on the works’ alignment with the artwork description above. The Selection Panel will be comprised of the following:
Voting members:

  • 1 – Moscow Arts Commission Member
  • 2 – Local Business Representatives
  • 1 – Technical Consultant
  • 1 – City Staff Member

Non-voting members:

  • Arts Manager (Selection Panel facilitator)
  • City staff members acting in a technical advisory capacity


Selection Criteria
1. Conceptual Quality and Originality

  • The artist presents a compelling concept.
  • The proposed design is original to the presenting artist.

2. Form

  • The proposed design reveals mastery of formal craftsmanship.
  • The colors used, if any, are chosen with an awareness of local educational institutions as well as their athletic rivals.
  • The design files are prepared according to stated parameters and are scaled to fit the specific locations stated in the RFP.

3. Content and Context

  • The artwork’s subject matter and content is appropriate for public exhibition and
    does not contain advertising, religious references, sexual content, negative imagery, or convey political partisanship.
  • The content of the proposed design is relevant to the City of Moscow’s values,
    culture, and people.
  • The proposed design reflects the architectural, historical, geographical, geological, and socio-cultural context of the site.
  • The proposed design serves to visually activate or enhance the location.
     

Site Details            
Please click here to review the Site Details.

 

City of Moscow Arts & Culture