Public art commissions

Municipal public art and monument commissions

City of Newark — Arts and Cultural Affairs · Newark, New Jersey, US

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Documented selection route

Harriet Tubman precedent: national call, five finalist designs, resident feedback and jury of arts experts, historians and community stakeholders.

Program history & cadence

2021 selection and 2023 monument completion; 2022–2024 report also documents murals.

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.

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Sources & review dates