U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Call for Artists
Join the U.S. Mint's AIP to design coins and medals. Earn $3,000 per assignment plus $5,000 bonus for selected designs.
The United States Mint is seeking talented professional artists to participate in its prestigious Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). Established in 2003, this program contracts with diverse American artists to create designs for United States coins and medals, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the nation's numismatic heritage.
Selected AIP artists work under delivery order contracts from their own studios, creating candidate designs in the form of finished drawings. The compensation structure is attractive: artists receive $3,000 per assignment, with an additional $5,000 bonus for every design selected for use on a coin or medal. Artists whose designs are chosen will have their initials appear on the final coins or medals alongside the Mint Medallic Artist who sculpted the design. Artist information is also included in historical documents, Certificates of Authenticity, and promotional materials.
The application process consists of two phases. In Evaluation Phase One, applicants submit an application form along with five to ten portfolio images. Selected participants may be invited directly to join the AIP, while others may proceed to Evaluation Phase Two, which could require submission of a resume or CV, an online portfolio link, or development of a demonstration design (compensated at $1,500).
To be eligible, candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and professional artists with published, produced, or exhibited work in design-driven media. Acceptable media includes illustration, graphic design, animation, concept art, comics, collectibles, poster art, street art, tattoo art, or other design-focused outlets. The program specifically seeks artists from diverse backgrounds with varied interests to enrich and invigorate coin and medal designs.