This call for artists is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for consideration. The artist announcement will be made public soon.
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) invites artists living and working in the Greater Houston area to submit proposals for an original sculptural work interpreting the American bison as a symbol of history, resilience, and interconnected cultural legacies.
The selected artwork will become a featured installation in the museum’s permanent gallery,
occupying an approximately 12-foot-long × 6-foot-wide × 6-foot-high display space and
welcoming visitors into the museum’s newly renovated exhibition.
This is a paid artist opportunity.
Project Timeline and Specifications
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
Artist Selected: Late September 2026
Fabrication Period: Approximately 60 days following contract execution
Project Budget: $4-10K. This includes the artist stipend AND sculpture materials. We highly recommend that submitted proposals incorporate their respective budget.
To learn more about eligibility, compensation, and submission requirements, view the files linked below:
For questions please contact education@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org