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.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is pleased to invite artists in New Jersey to participate in ‘Making It Public’, a free 5-week virtual training series designed for artists interested in exploring and expanding their public art making practice. The State Arts Council urges artists in New Jersey to utilize this free training opportunity.
This workshop series, comprised of five 90-minute virtual workshop sessions, covers practical and tactical subject matters for artists at all stages of their careers. Session panelists include local and national public artists. ‘Making It Public’ is facilitated by Forecast Public Art Consultant Candida Gonzalez on the Zoom platform. An additional pre-recorded video session will be emailed prior to each meeting.
Workshop Registration Deadline
February 27 @ 5pm ET
March 12 (6-7:30pm ET) Welcome and Introduction
March 19 (6-7:30pm ET) Community Engagement
March 26 (6-7:30pm ET) New Jersey Public Arts Inclusion Program
April 2 (6-7:30pm ET) Managing Your Projects
April 9 (6-7:30pm ET) Conclusion
Did you join us last year? Join us again! What's different:
We will have one guest speaker each for weeks 2, 3, and 4. New guests will join us and will provide more time for group discussion. Week 3 will be focused on New Jersey’s Public Arts Inclusion program.
CONGRATULATIONS on receiving a Midwest Memory grant!
Please fill out this form by 11:59pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025 to help us prepare to promote and celebrate the new grantees.
Please do not share this information until after Forecast has promoted the new grantees. Throughout your grant period, you’re encouraged to share your grant-related work on social media to expand your project’s impact. Please tag us @forecastpublicart [facebook, Instagram, Threads] and @forecastpublicart.bsky.social [BlueSky].
Questions?
Contact Jen Krava jenk@forecastpublicart.org