Call for public artists

In the call for artists we explain how to get project information and how to apply.

Graco Park tunnel art project

Partners

City of Minneapolis Public Works,

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Budget

$250,000

Status

Call for artists

Details

The City invites artists and artist teams to apply for the Graco Park tunnel art project. Artists at all skill levels and who work in a range of materials and scales are welcome to apply. The selected artist will design and create an artwork on the tunnel interior. This tunnel connects the two parks and serves people who live nearby. 

Artists will need to:

  • Research the history of the location
  • Have connections within the local communities
  • Have the skills to do meaningful community engagement

Dates and deadlines at a glance

  • October 16, 5 p.m. - Deadline to submit an intent to apply form
  • October 26, 5 p.m. - Upload a completed application

Prepare to apply

Informational materials

Read the guidelines before you apply.

These instructions and guidelines explain how to apply for this public art project.

Read the Graco Park Application Guidelines

 

Review the materials from the October 5, 2026 informational meeting.

Steps to apply

Let us know you plan to apply

Fill out an Intent to Apply form online early

We encourage you to fill out the Intent to Apply form as early as possible. When you do, you’ll get helpful updates about deadlines.

Submission deadline October 16, 5 p.m. Central Time

Complete the Intent to Apply form

 

Get help with your application

Springboard for the Arts is providing artists with help. You can schedule a time with them by emailing Andy Sturdevant. 

Email Andy

Visit Springboard for the Arts webpage

Apply

Upload your completed application

Submission deadline October 26, 5 p.m. Central Time

Your completed application should also include:

 

Accommodations available

Handwritten, video or audio applications may be submitted upon request.

Contact us

Witt Siasoco

Arts & Cultural Affairs

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave S, Suite 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415