Art This Way and Downtown Fort Wayne are reminding artists that the deadline to apply for a new mural project at The Riverfront at Promenade Park is approaching.
Downtown Fort Wayne news release:
Artist open call: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for mural at The Riverfront at Promenade Park deadline approaching
Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 19, 2025) – Art This Way and Downtown Fort Wayne are reminding artists that the deadline to apply for a new mural project at The Riverfront at Promenade Park is approaching. The mural will cover the cinder block walls of the parking garage facing South Calhoun Street, with additional portions along the pedestrian entrance.
This nationwide RFQ invites artists 18 and older to submit applications through the Art This Way Artist Call to Action online portal. Several artists will be selected to develop and submit concepts for the project. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2025.
“Public art plays a vital role in shaping Downtown Fort Wayne’s identity and showcasing the creativity that makes the area unique,” said Downtown Fort Wayne Director of Marketing Preston Wallace. “Projects like the mural at The Riverfront at Promenade Park enhance our city, and as we work toward reauthorizing our organization for another 10 years, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that make Downtown an exciting, welcoming destination for all.”
Funding for this project was designated through the Public Art Giveback Program, a funding instrument for the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Art Program. Contributions come from specific City of Fort Wayne-supported redevelopment projects outlined in § 33.188 of the City Code of Ordinances. As part of The Riverfront at Promenade Park development, project management is required to allocate funds toward public art. All projects funded through this mechanism are subject to review and approval by the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Art Commission.
This mural is powered by Barrett Realty Investments.
For more information or to apply, please go to the Artist Call to Action portal.
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