Hope Downtown Network Public Art Mural Grant Opportunity
Call for local and statewide muralists to submit proposals for a unique art installation in Historic Downtown Hope, Arkansas.
The Hope Downtown Network is seeking muralists for a unique public art installation in Historic Downtown Hope, Arkansas, through the Division of Arkansas Heritage (DAH) Public Art Grant Program. This exciting opportunity is open to both local and statewide artists interested in creating impactful public art in a historic downtown setting. The DAH Public Art Grant Program specifically assists Main Street communities and Downtown Network communities in enhancing their urban environment by facilitating collaborations that build awareness and enjoyment of public art. The program supports communities participating in the Main Street Arkansas program with planning and implementation of public art projects, including purchasing and commissioning works of art for locations viewable by the public within Main Street districts and on gateways to these districts. When the grant is awarded, the Hope Downtown Network will collaborate closely with the selected muralist to ensure all grant project goals are successfully met. This represents a significant opportunity for muralists to contribute to the cultural landscape of historic Hope, Arkansas, while being supported by established grant funding. The project emphasizes community enhancement through public art and offers artists the chance to create work that will be prominently displayed and appreciated by both residents and visitors to the downtown area.
Submission Guidelines
Artists must submit a Request for Proposal (RFP). Details are available through a QR code referenced in the original announcement. Open to local and statewide muralists.
How to Apply
1. Step 1: Access the RFP details through the QR code mentioned in the announcement
2. Step 2: Prepare and submit a proposal following the RFP requirements
3. Step 3: Contact Beckie Moore via email for any additional questions about the opportunity
Application & Contact
Contact: Beckie Moore, Hope Downtown Network Executive Director - email protected in original content
Source: https://swark.today/articles/hope-downtown-network-announces-call-for-artists