Forecast Public Art activates, inspires, and advocates for public art that advances justice, health, and human dignity.
Forecast supports artists, partners, and communities throughout the entire process of creating public art that advances justice, health, and human dignity. We partner with decision-makers and stakeholders on arts and cultural planning efforts, and support public artists with funding, training, and opportunities to create partnerships and advance their public art careers. We also help others find, select, curate, fund, and commission public artists. Forecast emphasizes access for artists of color, indigenous artists, and groups that are traditionally excluded.
Forecast firmly believes that culture and creativity are important drivers of creating a more just society. As one of the country’s first nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing the field of public art, we are called to advocate for and advance public art practices that advance justice, health and human dignity. We are invested in public art that plays a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging, and supporting people to realize their potential and live healthy lives.
What is public art?
Public art plays a crucial role in shaping our culturally vibrant and sustainable communities. Artists of all disciplines are treating public space as a venue for creative experimentation. Public art offers opportunities for community collaboration, for ideas to shape our environment, and to influence change. The definition is always expanding — performance art, interventions, land art, and wrapped buildings are just some examples — and artists are redefining public art every day.
HOW TO APPLY Individuals or teams are asked to submit the following materials below in a combined PDF document via Submittable.
One page Letter of Interest describing:
- Your creative approach to developing a sculpture for opportunity 1 or a mural for opportunity 2. Describe your proposed themes, visual style, and connection to the surrounding area or project background.
- Include how you may engage stakeholders and community members to inform the final design.
- Your approach to managing and executing this project.
Bio:
- Includes your contact information and does not exceed 300 words.
Resume:
- Should not exceed three pages.
Work Samples and image lists
- Please share up to five Work Samples that showcase your ability to create a visual design. Work Sample images should be clearly labeled with your full name and work sample numerical order. For example: Amanda Applegate, Work sample 01.
- Image lists should not exceed one page and be clearly labeled in accordance with your work samples with your full name, work sample numerical order, project description and budget. For example: Amanda Applegate, work sample 1, project description, and budget
Ensure all materials are clearly labeled and submitted according to the specified guidelines. If you need clarification or further information, contact Taylan De Johnette at Forecast at taylan@forecastpublicart.org
Deadline: Sunday, June 14th, 2026, application will close at 11:59 pm CT and will not accept applications after that.
Forecast Public Art is pleased to invite artists to Making It Public - Community Connections, a free, in-person, professional development workshop designed to strengthen community engagement in the practices of St. Paul artists.
As public agencies, nonprofits, and developers increasingly value artist-led engagement, there is growing demand for a local creative workforce skilled in this area. This workshop will focus specifically on community engagement as artistic practice, increasing access to this professional path for local artists. This workshop will help equip Saint Paul artists with skills for integrating engagement into their practice and will challenge artists to expand beyond studio practices into public, co-creative work.
Making It Public - Community Connections is open to artists of all disciplines and experience levels.This workshop is funded by the City of Saint Paul Cultural STAR program, and priority will be given to Saint Paul based artists. This workshop is facilitated by Forecast Public Art Consultant Candida Gonzalez, and is designed to be interactive and will feature guest speakers.
Workshop registration deadline: June 12, 2026
Workshop details: June 20, 2026 from 1 - 6pm
Location provided after registration
Snacks provided
FREE