Deadline: 27-Aug-21
The City of Iowa is seeking applications for its Public Art Program to enhance their public spaces, to capitalize on Iowa City’s reputation as a cultural center, and to build on Iowa City’s image as a vital place to live and work.
By providing Arts and Culture programs that educate, entertain, stimulate and engage the public, Iowa City works to support the vitality of its diverse population, preserve and interpret Iowa City’s rich heritage, and enhance the desirability of Iowa City as a residence and destination.
The Public Art Matching Fund is available for residents of the Iowa City community to submit beneficial ideas that merit consideration for possible funding/support. The Matching Fund Program is available for art projects (visual, audio or performance based) that are located in Iowa City and accessible to the general public.
Funding Information
- Maximum request for matching funds is $2000.
Project Outcomes
- Degree to which activity has specific outcomes and measures
- Does project engage with broader community?
- Does project have community partners? How well are they integrated?
Eligibility Criteria
- Publicly accessible and viewable within Iowa City– on public or private property (approval of owner required).
- Murals, sculpture, installations that are permanent or temporary that will withstand human and weather elements associated with the installation location.
- Visual, audio or performance-based projects.
- Projects that will be installed/completed by June 30, 2022 (with possible extension due to COVID restrictions)
- Organizations, schools, individuals and government units located within Iowa City such as:
- Individual artists
- Nonprofit 501(c) (3) arts organizations
- Privately owned/operated businesses
For more information, visit https://www.icgov.org/publicart
