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Resident Artist Professional Services

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Response Deadline01/04/2027, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract agreement involves the provision of professional artistic services for the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. The selected professional artist will work under prime contractors and participate specifically in the Boston Artist-in-Residence initiative. All procurement activities for these services are conducted in accordance with Massachusetts General Law chapter 30B. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 711510 and was posted on October 13, 2026, with a response deadline of January 4, 2027. The primary objective of the contract is the delivery of professional artistic services and active program participation within the city's established cultural framework.

General Info

Subcontract for professional artistic services for the Boston Artist-in-Residence initiative.

Agency

Massachusetts → City of Boston

NAICS

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Place of Performance

MA, USA

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PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineJan 4

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Performs professional artistic services for prime contractors on City of Boston Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture projects. Participates in the Boston Artist-in-Residence (AIR) initiative as a professional artist. Procurement is conducted in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30B. Delivers professional artistic services and program participation.

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