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?
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.
