A documented program is not a current invitation to apply. Selection routes and program history reflect the linked dated sources. Confirm current availability, eligibility and application terms with the organizer.
Program context & project planning
How the program works
Community planning precedes the sculpture commission
Hilliard’s June 2026 announcement links its public-art plan to a national search for a work outside The Well. Designing Local supports the process, with resident surveys and event engagement shaping direction. Nature, wellness and community are stated themes rather than verified specifications for any proposed artwork.
How will the concept reflect the community input already gathered?
The Well uses an artist qualifications call
Designing Local’s issuer page lists October 26, 2026 for qualifications from U.S.-based artists or teams. The scope is design, fabrication and installation of an outdoor sculpture north of The Well. The landing page does not confirm a budget or detailed contract allocation.
What does the full RFQ assign for engineering, site work and installation?
Public-art governance includes maintenance and placement
Hilliard’s Public Arts Commission advises City Council and the City Manager on funding, selection, acquisition, maintenance and placement. A project therefore involves more than artist selection. Its public commission page is a route for understanding governance; advisory authority is not evidence of an awarded contract.
