BECOMING A PUBLIC ARTIST | Guides & Resources for Artists
Flip through the FWPA handbook (link) for general information.
Flip through the FWPA handbook (link) for general information.
Attend this one day “crash-course” to learn what it takes to be a public artist.
FWPA Artists Frances Bagley, Julie Lazarus, Kipp K, and Letitia Huckaby answer a few questions about working with city departments. Read their thoughts on public art as a form of service.
Community input is a driving force for each public art project. Learn from FWPA Artists Gregory Beck, Adam Neese, Julia Ousley, and John Yancey, each of whom worked extensively with individuals in the areas their artwork serves.
While some public art projects are associated with new developments, others are made tied to buildings or areas with rich history. Read how FWPA Artists including Riley Holloway, Benito Huerta, Leticia Huerta, and Kris Pierce thoughtfully considered the context of their sites as part of the design process.
Public Art Project Manager Michelle Richardson is an artist herself. Read her take on stepping into the public art field from an administrative perspective.
Serve on an Artist Selection Panel or attend an Art Commission Meeting.