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Park of Four Fountains functional art

Functional installation at 220 South Fourth Street is planned for August 2027. Temporary siting may last several years.

Louisville Downtown Partnership

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Commission facts

Open call at review

No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.

Source-observed stage
Open call at review
Location
Louisville, KY
Deadline as published
No deadline documented
Source time
Not documented
Source timezone
Not documented
Published funding
USD 70,000–75,000
Funding scope
All-in design, artist, travel, insurance, materials, fabrication and installation budget.

Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.

outdoortemporarycivic

Who may apply

Artist/teams; Kentucky artists receive five preference points.

Selection / procurement route

Initial qualifications precede shortlisted proposals; nonwinning finalists receive $1,000.

Deliverables

  • Provide seating, shade or lighting; ideally combine two functions.

Site requirements

  • Use central 145-by-40-foot lawn; reversible attachment preferred over major foundations.

Maintenance & care

  • LDP handles maintenance; artist supplies cleaning and care instructions.

Unresolved questions

  • Deadline conflict: header/timeline say October 19, 2026; submission text says October 12, 2026, 11:59pm ET. Confirm before relying on either.
  • Electrical details, final duration and removal allocation remain to be established.

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