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 SUBMIT
Individuals or teams are asked to provide the following, combined into a single PDF document:
1. Letter of Interest: Submit a letter expressing your interest in the project, outlining your design and community engagement approach, as well as your connection to the project background and/or surrounding communities. Provide your contact information. The letter should not exceed 300 words.
Note: 300 words typically constitute about half a page of typed text, assuming standard formatting (such as 12-point Times New Roman font and 1-inch margins).
2. Statement of Qualifications and Work Samples: Include information about your qualifications and experience in public art. Examples include a resume or CV. Provide up to 10 work samples from previous and recent projects that demonstrate your expertise and experience working on projects of a similar scope. Individuals and teams are limited to a maximum of 10 images. Include all images and label each with your full name, followed by a number corresponding to the list of work samples.
3. Work Sample List: Prepare a one-page listing of each work sample, providing a brief description and budget for each. For example: work sample 1, description, budget, work sample 2, description, and so on. This list should correspond to the images submitted as part of your statement of qualifications and work samples.
4. References: Provide a list of three references.
Ensure all materials are clearly labeled and submitted according to the specified guidelines.
NOTE: Do not submit a proposal for artworks at this time.
If you need clarification or further information, contact Forecast at info@forecastpublicart.org or Taylan De Johnette at taylan@forecastpublicart.org
Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024, no later than 11:59pm CST.
Late applications will not be considered.
You will need to set up a free Submittable account to fill out the submission form.
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 20 @ 5pm ET
March 6 (6-7:30pm ET) Welcome and Introduction
March 13 (6-7:30pm ET) Community Engagement
March 20 (6-7:30pm ET) Funding Your Projects
March 27 (6-7:30pm ET) Managing Your Projects
April 3 (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 there will be more time for group discussion.
Grant Amount: $2,500 - 4 grants
Application Deadline: October 27, 2024 (11:59pm)
Grant-Funded Period: January 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Grant Intentions: This grant supports early-career artists in public art related research and development or with the planning phase of freely accessible public art installation or activity in Minnesota. Activities could range from research to planning, community dialogues, site or budget development or model building.
*Please contact the Forecast Grants team if you need help submitting your application at jenk@forecastpublicart.org
Find support on our website grants page.
Grant Amount: $8,000 - 2 grants
Application Deadline: October 27, 2024 (11:59pm)
Grant-Funded Period: January 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Grant Intentions: Early Career Artist Project Grants support the creation of a temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota by a mid-career Minnesota-based public artist.
*Please contact the Forecast Grants team if you need help submitting your application in English at jenk@forecastpublicart.org
Find support on our website grants page.
Grant Amount: $5,000 - 2 grants
Application Deadline: October 27, 2024 (11:59pm)
Grant-Funded Period: January 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Grant Intentions: This grant supports Minnesota-based mid-career artists seeking to expand or advance their careers in the field of public art. Funding can be used to support the development of a project idea or to participate in activities that will help applicants further their careers as public artists. Professional development activities can range from residencies to apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, and the creation of project models or prototypes, as long as the overall outcome is to advance the applicant’s public art career. Please see the definitions of public art and mid-career below. Professional Development grants may be used for the development of proposals for other public or nonprofit agencies; however, commission or client-based work is not eligible.
*Please contact the Forecast Grants team if you need help submitting your application in English at jenk@forecastpublicart.org
Find support on our website grants page.
Grant Amount: $10,000 - 5 grants
Application Deadline: October 27, 2024 (11:59pm CT)
Grant-Funded Period: January 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Grant Intentions: Mid-Career Artist Project Grants support the creation of a temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota by a mid-career Minnesota-based public artist.
*Please contact the Forecast Grants team if you need help submitting your application in English at jenk@forecastpublicart.org
Find support on our website grants page.