The City of Fort Wayne, through its Public Art Commission, is seeking proposals from artists to work collaboratively with Harvester Neighborhood residents and create a piece of permanent art for the neighborhood.
Public Art Commission releases request for proposals
Selected artist to create permanent art for Harvester NeighborhoodFort Wayne, Indiana (April 4, 2025) – The City of Fort Wayne, through its Public Art Commission, is seeking proposals from artists to work collaboratively with Harvester Neighborhood residents and create a piece of permanent art for the neighborhood.
Interested applicants should review the request for proposals (RFP) on the Engage Fort Wayne page https://engage.cityoffortwayne.org/shout-out. Potential applicants may also attend a question-and-answer session on Friday, April 18, 2-3 p.m. in the City’s Community Development conference room 324, suite 320, Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, April 25 to the email found on the Engage web page.
The permanent art is the second phase of the Public Art Commission’s SHOUT-OUT: Fort Wayne program which is designed to empower neighborhoods and develop and activate their unique identities through public art. Local artist, media producer and filmmaker William Bryant Rozier serves as the project manager for this SHOUT-OUT initiative and will work with the selected artist to incorporate input and ideas from Harvester residents. The final design for the art piece will be determined through engagement with neighborhood leaders and by approval of the Public Art Commission.
A budget of $20,000 is available for the project and includes compensation for the artist’s time, all the materials for the artwork, and installation. The SHOUT-OUT program is funded by Public Art Giveback contributions that are managed by the Public Art Commission.
The Public Art Program and Public Art commission were created in 2018. The primary purpose of the Public Art Program is to enliven and enhance the city through the promotion and integration of artworks into the public realm and assist with city-led beautification efforts. For more information and to read a copy of the Art for All! Public Art Master Plan, visit www.FortWaynePublicArt.com.
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division works to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods and ensure a dynamic framework for growth and development. The Division’s departments include Neighborhood Code Compliance, Neighborhoods, Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services, Redevelopment/Economic Development, and Planning and Policy.
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